Learning Opportunities

An Early Years Elementary School teacher by trade, Lana’s career began in Grade 1.  Since that time, she has been a teacher of Pre-K to Grade 2, a tutor, and K-12 literacy support teacher.  As a trained RRST (Reading Readiness Screening Tool) facilitator and Early Interventionist, the how of acquiring reading has been key in Lana’s professional development throughout her teaching career.  Consulting independently, working as a learning facilitator for the Learning Network and reading a plethora of books fills many of her days. In her spare time, she enjoys her role as a Family Youth Worker, and tending to her acreage north of Lloydminster.  She's a proud mom to an engineer, nurse and aspiring teacher!

Kim Tackaberry has had an extensive and varied career in education, with a strong focus on literacy and inclusive education. She currently serves as a Designer of Professional Learning at the Calgary Regional Consortium, where she develops and implements programs to support educators in enhancing their teaching practices. Kim's commitment to education is evident in her pursuit of further academic credentials. As a recent Master of Education graduate, specializing in literacy, she is undoubtedly deepening her expertise in this crucial area.

With over three decades of teaching experience across grades K-9, Kim has amassed a wealth of knowledge and skills in catering to diverse learning needs. Much of her teaching career has been spent at Foothills Academy Society, a specialized school catering to children with learning disabilities and ADHD. Her tenure at Foothills Academy provided her with invaluable insights into effective strategies for supporting students with diverse learning needs.