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Sayde Evahnenko
Sayde Evahnenko is a second-year teacher with Edmonton Public Schools who teaches Grade 2 at Dr. Margaret-Anne Armour School, a fully inclusive school named after a local scientist who paved the way for other Alberta women to be involved in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). She recently started a junior animal society at her school, partnering with local animal rescue organizations to bring her love of rescue animals to her classroom for monthly educational sessions with her students and their parents.
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Jacqui Oakley
Jacqui Oakley is an award-winning illustrator, working with the New York Times, Reebok, Penguin Random House, Rolling Stone, Time Magazine, National Geographic, Vox and Amazon and has taught at OCAD U (Toronto) and Sheridan College (Oakville). Her work has been exhibited in Toronto, L.A. and Shanghai. After spending her childhood in Bahrain, England, Zambia and Libya, she now lives in Hamilton, Ontario.
jacquioakley.com
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Ryan Parker
Ryan Parker is a commercial and editorial photographer from Edmonton, Alberta. He’s also a professional actor and a proud father. He is a strong advocate and long-time lover of all teachers, especially his wife (who is a Grade 2 teacher) and his mother (who is a retired Grade 3 teacher).
ryanparkerphotography.com
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Gordon Thomas
A graduate of Alberta’s public education system and the universities of Lethbridge and Alberta, Gordon Thomas began his teaching career as a founding faculty member of Sturgeon Composite High School, Namao, teaching high school social studies and drama. He joined the ATA’s Professional Development executive staff in 1984, became associate executive secretary in 1998 and served as executive secretary from 2003 until his retirement in January 2018. He was the editor of the ATA Magazine for nine years, starting in 2009.
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