Why trust Let’s Talk Science with your Professional Learning?
- An active national STEM educator network with participating educators in every province and territory across Canada
- 84% increased their confidence in their teaching
- 80% would recommend Let’s Talk Science to a colleague
- Programs developed by educators with over 100 years of combined teaching experience
Our most anticipated Professional Learning Workshops
Experience Math Through Nature
Educators - Grades K-3
Math can be more fun when we take it outside of the classroom and make the connection with nature. Explore learning strategies that integrate across different subject areas to achieve curriculum outcomes.
Creating a Positive Classroom Environment with Your Students
Educators – Grades 7-12
Find tools and strategies to move beyond student frustrations and build resiliency to approach new concepts with confidence.
Considering Indigenous Science: Broadening Your Approach
Educators – Grades K-12
Discover concrete ideas and strategies to effectively incorporate Indigenous Science into your classroom.
Looking for something else?
There are events to suit every educator, regardless of grade, setting or teaching assignment.
Find the right eventFree Educator and Teacher Courses and Sessions
New educational concepts are emerging almost every day, and as a busy educator, it’s hard to know where to start. But, with Learning Pathways, you’ll get training designed to meet your needs.
Discover
- Instantly usable teaching strategies
- Tools to enhance students' outcomes
- Opportunity to advance your career
- Customizable lessons to fit your specific assignment
- Fits your schedule (taking as little as 30 minutes to complete.)
- Learning that aligns to your personal learning goals
- Free
The Learning Pathways Experience
Creating one educator session or course
- 70 hours reviewing published content to meet current practices
- 3 development stages (brainstorm, craft, polish)
- 25 hours strategic planning spent
- Consulting and researching
- Consultation with:
- Classroom Educators
- Royal Society of Canada
- Researchers
- Industry Experts
- Elders
- Knowledge Keepers
- Consultation with:
- Consulting and researching
- 15 hours consulted with in-classroom educators and other experts
- 60 average development hours
- 8-12 hours brainstorming
- 18-30 hours crafting learning
- 16-20 hours polishing learning
- 8-12 hours creating learning in French
- 13 Let’s Talk Science staff members located in 7 provinces
- 100+ educators facilitating learning for their peers
- 0 cost for you
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The Learning Pathways Experience
Creating one educator session or course
- 70 hours reviewing published content to meet current practices
- 3 development stages (brainstorm, craft, polish)
- 25 hours strategic planning spent
- Consulting and researching
- Consultation with:
- Classroom Educators
- Royal Society of Canada
- Researchers
- Industry Experts
- Elders
- Knowledge Keepers
- Consultation with:
- Consulting and researching
- 15 hours consulted with in-classroom educators and other experts
- 60 average development hours
- 8-12 hours brainstorming
- 18-30 hours crafting learning
- 16-20 hours polishing learning
- 8-12 hours creating learning in French
- 13 Let’s Talk Science staff members located in 7 provinces
- 100+ educators facilitating learning for their peers
- 0 cost for you
Do you coordinate educator professional learning for a school board, faculty of education or other organization?
Yes! Request a free Professional Learning session for your next Professional Development or Activity Day.
Get StartedMeet The Team
Joanna Sanders
Director, Professional Learning & Educator Experience
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Joanna Sanders, B.Ed., has been at Let’s Talk Science since August 2018, where she has led the expansion of the Professional Learning program. Under her leadership, the program delivers around 600 sessions annually, with over 13,000 educator interactions across Canada.
Before joining Let’s Talk Science, Joanna was the Digital Fluency Consultant for the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education and a French immersion teacher with Regina Public Schools.
With almost 30 years of experience in the education, government and non-profit sectors, Joanna has been recognized multiple times for her innovative leadership and passion for student engagement through inquiry-based learning and digital literacy, including the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence (2011), the first Google Certified Innovator in Canada (2011) and CBC Saskatchewan 40 under 40 (2016).
Lindsay Shaw
Program Development Manager, Professional Learning
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Lindsay Shaw, M.Ed. B.Ed. BSc., has been at Let’s Talk Science since October 2020, where she has led the content development of Professional Learning programs.
An experienced educator, Lindsay was a classroom teacher for 13 years in small schools and part of a virtual school team.
Before Let’s Talk Science, she worked as an Associate Director with Professional Learning within the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation. She is the current president of the Saskatchewan Science Teachers’ Society.
Amanda Kingsley Malo
Teacher Leader Program Manager, Professional Learning
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Amanda Kingsley Malo M.Ed. B.Ed. has been at Let’s Talk Science since January 2023, where she has led the facilitation of Professional Learning sessions.
A seasoned classroom teacher, Amanda has expertise in early childhood education, French as a second language programming and inquiry-based learning. Her work and passion focus on K-12 education, public policy, and gender equality, with a proven track record of impact in non-profit and public sector organizations.
Stephanie Whitehouse
Delivery Manager, Professional Learning
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Stephanie Whitehouse, B.A. has been at Let’s Talk Science since September 2023, where she has led the delivery of professional learning sessions for educators.
With over 15 years of experience in higher education in Canada and the UK, Stephanie enjoys fostering collaborative team environments, managing projects and has an enthusiasm for continuous professional learning. She recently led a university skill development program, showcasing her passion for leadership and inclusive education. Beyond her professional endeavors, Stephanie is fueled by her love for creative writing, travel and getting lost in a good book.
Joanna Sanders Close
Joanna Sanders, B.Ed., has been at Let’s Talk Science since August 2018, where she has led the expansion of the Professional Learning program. Under her leadership, the program delivers around 600 sessions annually, with over 13,000 educator interactions across Canada.
Before joining Let’s Talk Science, Joanna was the Digital Fluency Consultant for the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education and a French immersion teacher with Regina Public Schools.
With almost 30 years of experience in the education, government and non-profit sectors, Joanna has been recognized multiple times for her innovative leadership and passion for student engagement through inquiry-based learning and digital literacy, including the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence (2011), the first Google Certified Innovator in Canada (2011) and CBC Saskatchewan 40 under 40 (2016).
Lindsay Shaw Close
Lindsay Shaw, M.Ed. B.Ed. BSc., has been at Let’s Talk Science since October 2020, where she has led the content development of Professional Learning programs.
An experienced educator, Lindsay was a classroom teacher for 13 years in small schools and part of a virtual school team.
Before Let’s Talk Science, she worked as an Associate Director with Professional Learning within the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation. She is the current president of the Saskatchewan Science Teachers’ Society.
Amanda Kingsley Malo Close
Amanda Kingsley Malo M.Ed. B.Ed. has been at Let’s Talk Science since January 2023, where she has led the facilitation of Professional Learning sessions.
A seasoned classroom teacher, Amanda has expertise in early childhood education, French as a second language programming and inquiry-based learning. Her work and passion focus on K-12 education, public policy, and gender equality, with a proven track record of impact in non-profit and public sector organizations.
Stephanie Whitehouse Close
Stephanie Whitehouse, B.A. has been at Let’s Talk Science since September 2023, where she has led the delivery of professional learning sessions for educators.
With over 15 years of experience in higher education in Canada and the UK, Stephanie enjoys fostering collaborative team environments, managing projects and has an enthusiasm for continuous professional learning. She recently led a university skill development program, showcasing her passion for leadership and inclusive education. Beyond her professional endeavors, Stephanie is fueled by her love for creative writing, travel and getting lost in a good book.
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