CATCA 2025

How do you transform your fears, chronic stress and burnouts from energy-draining experiences into fuels for your passion and purpose?
This is the question Chidi Iwuchukwu has asked thousands of people, and the responses gives true insights into what makes us resilient ,optimistic and persistent.
This keynote is crafted to help learners in educational settings see difficulties as opportunities for personal and professional growth. By harnessing humor, engaging storytelling, insightful questions, and actionable advice, Chidi aims to inspire educators to navigate life's pressures with optimism and confidence.
Kidnapped at gunpoint and held for ransom, Chidi Iwuchukwu lives to share his remarkable journey from overcoming harrowing life experiences to become “The PRO Guy- Persistent, Resilient and Optimistic” and it rings true in every sense of the words. His amazing story of survival and thriving will wow your audience.

Watch as he uses impactful story telling, insightful questions, and engagement on your stage to share on staring terror, trauma and torture in the face, coming back from the brink, imperatives of self-care, actionable insights to transform self-care ideas into reality, and practical and battle-tested strategies to build resilience. Chidi will rock your stage with his presence, passion, purpose. Chidi’s vulnerability, openness and insights not only inspires but transforms an audience! As an experienced Toastmaster, he meticulously crafts every winning performance in order to make a difference with his message. His dynamic aura on stage turns to dynamite instantly! He knows how to build motivation, amp up his audience through emotional rollercoasters with laughing, crying and reflecting together to deliver lasting results. If Chidi can survive and thrive given all life has thrown at him, anyone can overcome and soar. Arriving at this self-evident truth will take a soul-searching and self-reflective journey from stories he shares from the stage.

This is not just a keynote. This is an immersive performance.

Does stress influence food choices or do food choices influence stress?
Both!
Join AHS Registered Dietitians to learn about the connection between your food, brain, and body. This 1-hour workshop will translate the latest science in nutrition and mental wellbeing into practical nutrition strategies tailored for busy teachers. Participants will leave equipped with tangible steps to support their own wellbeing through food, and in turn, the wellbeing of their students.

Discover how to bring the new K-6 Computer Science curriculum to life through engaging game development projects using MakeCode Arcade! In this hands-on session, educators will explore the basics of game design and coding, all while aligning with key curriculum outcomes. No prior experience in coding or game development is required—participants will learn how to guide students in creating their own pixelated games using an intuitive, block-based coding platform. By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with practical strategies and lesson ideas to inspire creativity and computational thinking in your classroom.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All attendees must have a laptop for this session as we will be building a game together.

This presentation will provide a comprehensive exploration of child abuse and its long-term impact on trauma. It will cover the different forms of abuse—physical, emotional, sexual, and neglect—and how each affects a child's development, both mentally and physically. The presentation will delve into the psychological, emotional, and behavioral consequences of abuse, emphasizing the lasting effects on the child’s health and relationships into adulthood. Case studies will be used to illustrate real-life examples, showing how various types of abuse manifest and the long-term challenges victims face, such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and difficulties in forming healthy relationships. The presentation will also discuss the importance of early detection, intervention strategies, and available support systems for both victims and caregivers.
The goal is to raise awareness about the signs and consequences of child abuse, while promoting effective responses and recovery strategies for affected children.

This presentation is designed for teachers who are planning to retire during the current year or within the next few years. It provides detailed information about deciding to retire, the Steps to Retirement process and forms, the pension options, and post-retirement considerations.

Your retirement, your way. If you're starting to think about retirement, you might be wondering what your benefit options will look like. Our flexible solutions will meet your needs for the next stage in your life, so you can:

BE FLEXIBLE.
Choose the coverage that suits your needs for extended health benefits, prescription drugs and dental care.
FEEL CONFIDENT.
Enjoy your retirement with peace of mind that your coverage is secure with a brand you know and trust.
TRAVEL FAR.
Enjoy worry-free vacations with our emergency travel coverage and up to 90 days per trip.
LIVE WELL.
Stay happy and healthy by taking advantage of personal, nutritional and financial counseling through our wellness programs

Learn what to expect and plan for in retirement; from the government sponsored programs to personal options. This is a great opportunity to plan for early for retirement and get information.

Did you know you can do so much more than just view curriculum on new.LearnAlberta.ca? This session will explore how you can make new.LearnAlberta.ca work for you. You’ll be guided through new.LearnAlberta.ca where you can view new curriculum implementation supports and find available resources for students, parents and for teachers.