Teacher voices to help shape K-12 education
Edmton(PAB) April 30, 2026 Educators from across Alberta have been appointed to the Teacher
Advisory Council to help shape K-12 education policy.
As Alberta’s government continues to act on class sizes and classroom complexity, teacher
input will be essential. To ensure educators have a direct voice in shaping the education
system, Alberta’s government has appointed 16 members to the Teacher Advisory Council.
The council members, including teachers and teacher leaders, will have the opportunity to
share their perspectives on emerging issues, topics, education policies and initiatives as they
are being developed.
The members have been appointed by ministerial order for a term ending June 30, 2027, with
eligibility for reappointment. Participation is voluntary and unpaid, with meetings held online
outside of school hours.
“As classrooms grow more complex, this teacher advisory council will play a key role in
helping Alberta’s government deliver meaningful, classroom-focused policy solutions. By
bringing front-line teacher perspectives directly into the policy process, the council will help
ensure decisions are informed by real classroom experience and focused on supporting
student success and teacher well-being.”
Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Education and Childcare
Quick facts
174 educators applied to participate in the Teacher Advisory Council.
The Teacher Advisory Council will provide input to the Minister of Education and
Childcare on key priorities in Alberta’s K–12 education system.
Council members are:
o Danella Aichele, Rocky View School Division
o Lindsey Bates, Buffalo Trail School Division
o Jenelle Boytinck, Edmonton School Division
o Nadia Carinelli, Calgary Catholic School Division
o Robert Duiker, Wild Rose School Division
o Kelden Formosa, Alberta Classical Academy
o Jesse Gamble, Lethbridge School Division
o Angela Grammatikos, Calgary Board of Education
o Keith Griffioen, Lethbridge School Division
o Jeffrey Hill, Westwind School Division
o Logyn Jacksteit, Prairie Rose School Division
o Matthew Kierstead, Fort Vermilion School Division
o Kathy Rast, Livingstone Range School Division
o Denise Russell, Webber Academy
o Bailee Tirschmann, Edmonton School Division
o Marnie Weber, Grasslands School Division
