May 15: Lunch and Learn on Effective Governance for Student Achievement and Well-Being

About this Session

provides a foundation for school board trustees to drive meaningful organizational change. Grounded in systems thinking, the session explores how unified leadership and role clarity between the board and senior management directly impact student outcomes. Participants will examine a holistic vision of success—integrating academic achievement with mental health and cultural wellness—while recognizing the importance of leveraging evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning. By prioritizing community engagement and ethical governance, this presentation empowers leaders to foster inclusive, high-performing environments where every student can thrive.

The recording will be shared following the session on LearnASBA.

About the Speaker

Dr. Rita Marler
ASBA Consultant Dr. Rita Marler has worked in K-12 public education for over 30 years in central Alberta. Rita’s passion is Instructional Leadership. As chief superintendent for 9 years, Rita’s visionary leadership and relational approach paved the way for a collaborative culture that created connections amongst administrators, the school board, and schools across her division. She has co-written articles and a book, and has presented on school leadership at the University of Alberta, uLead, CASS, and Learning Forward. She continues to support public education through her consulting work.
 
Shan Jorgenson-Adam
Shan has been an educator for over 30 years, working in a variety of educational roles (teacher, school administrator, division principal, director, assistant and deputy superintendent) in both British Columbia and Alberta. Shan has co-authored numerous articles and a book on leadership. As a key lead in a leadership development research project, Shan has presented at several conferences including uLead, CASS, and Learning Forward. Shan has led literacy, numeracy, inclusion, school culture, community engagement, strategic planning and leadership development in a number of school divisions.