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Join the CCE with speaker Jason Schilling, President of the Alberta Teachers' Association, for a discussion about Alberta schools, teachers, and school leaders. Designed as a conversation rather than presentation, this session offers the chance for participants to discuss issues and opportunities about the future of public education The Canadian Club of Edmonton is hosting a Luncheon at the Chateau Lacombe Hotel starting 12:00 pm on Wednesday May 20th. Register by Friday May 15th by either emailing cdn1906@gmail.com or signing up online at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054EABAF2FA7FCC70-63734818-jason#/ Please indicate whether you'd like a full lunch ($35) or sandwich plate ($30) and if you have any dietary restrictions. About our speaker Jason Schilling: Jason Schilling was re-elected president in 2025, following six years of service as president, two years of service as vice-president and more than eight years of service as district representative for South West. As vice-president, Schilling chaired the Central Table Bargaining Committee and the Finance Committee, served as a member of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation Committee, and acted as Provincial Executive Council liaison to the English Language Arts Council. As district representative, he chaired the Communication, Advocacy and Public Education Committee; the Strategic Planning Group; and the Teacher Education and Certification Committee. He has also served as a member of the the Curriculum Committee, the Pension Committee, the Political Engagement Committee and the Committee on Superintendents in the Teaching Profession. Schilling was an English and drama teacher at Kate Andrews High School, in Coaldale, where he worked for 17 years. His assignments as president include chairing the Canadian Teachers’ Federation Committee, the Membership Eligibility Board and the Teacher Salary Qualifications Board, as well as serving as a member of the Strategic Planning Group and acting as Provincial Executive Council liaison to the English Language Arts Council and the Fine Arts Council. He also represents the Association on the Canadian Teachers’ Federation Board of Directors.