The Alberta Teachers’ Association

Trevor Hanlan in the Village of Zaanse Schans, Netherlands

“Europe is always a favourite destination of mine as it is rich with history and the people are fantastic.”

Trevor Hanlan  |  Grade 4, Ralph McCall School, Airdrie

Via Facebook, the ATA News asked teachers to share photos of themselves engaged in their preferred summer activities.

“Lacing the hiking boots, enjoying the scenery and building friendship is what this team of teachers did on a day excursion to Ha Ling Peak, Canmore.”

Lori Teece  |  Teacher at Glenbow School, Cochrane

Pictured, front to back: Theresa Doody, Grade 3, Bishop Routhier School, High Prairie; Kristy Cote, Grade 2, Glenbow School, Cochrane; Carol Rogers, former educational assistant, Glenbow School, Cochrane; Kim Carson, principal, Thorhild Central School, Thorhild; Diane Padlesky, principal, Vilna School, Vilna

Does summer conference count?

“My family and I love the trip to Banff.”

Shirene Napier  |  Grade 4, St. Stephen’s school, Valleyview

 Pictured: Shirene Napier with her husband Darcy and their sons Warren (left) and Rowan.

“Jet skiing with my husband Ross at Lake Skaha. Love relaxing in the Okanagan!”

Kimberly Winter  |  Grade 8 humanities, Valley Creek Middle School, Calgary