Denise Heppner

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Learning how to engage adult learners & design effective, purposeful professional learning was at the heart of today's workshop with learning coaches, consultants, & coordinators! Grateful for the insights, collaboration, & shared commitment to growing our practice together! 💕

Sharing the keynote stage with hockey legend Theo Fleury was wonderful & humbling 💕 He brings such an inspiring message of HOPE and asks that we "hold space for each other to share our stories for healing and reconciliation." Ochapowace has put on an incredible conference!

We just wrapped up day 1 of this amazing conference! We were thrilled to be today's keynote speakers and break out session presenters to over 200 members of Ochapowace First Nation. What an honor to be part of a whole nation gathering together to learn about Neurodoversity! 💕

Numeracy + Nature = Awesome! Brianna and Maxine will show you show how they take math outdoors, and you will take home a workbook full of interactive ideas! I can't wait! April 27 in Saskatoon! To register: stf.sk.ca/event/numeracy…

Middle years literacy a struggle? Join us to hear about a weekly plan that actually works in real classrooms! To register, email: denise.heppner@stf.sk.ca

Do you ever wonder how you can authentically integrate Indigenous perspectives and Ways of Knowing into your teaching?  Location: Online via Zoom Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

This interactive webinar will introduce ‘wayfinding’ as a practical and holistic approach to promote good relations in teaching and learning. January 13, 4:00-5:30 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

All are welcome! 🤩

Reconciliation: How do we walk this path together? We can adopt the spirit of ‘wayfinding’ as we navigate cultures that are not our own. Wayfinding for Relational Renewal in K-12 Educational Contexts and Practices Jan 13, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Register free: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

The Class Complexity Teacher role – What is it? What isn’t it? And how can school leaders support it? Join us live online December 9, 2025; 3:45-4:45 p.m. Register:  us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Inspiring Success: Educators Doing the Important Work of Treaty Education! South East Cornerstone is doing amazing work with their Treaty Catalyst PLC group! It was wonderful to partner with them to turn our asynchronous workshop into a blended learning opportunity 💕

Bringing literacy and nature-based learning together! Saskatoon educators Maxine Panchuk and Brianna Aubin shared their expertise, resources, and JOY with an awesome group of South East Cornerstone teachers in Weyburn! 💕

HUGE congrats to Jessica Madiratta and Mary Barrow for winning this year's McDowell Foundation research awards! McDowell provides research grants for SK teachers to fund things like subs for release time so teachers can meet and explore high impact practices 🎉

I'm proud to be a part of an organization committed to Truth & Reconciliation. Elaine Sutherland (Office of the Treaty Commissioner) spoke truth with honesty, impact and grace to the entire STF staff. Kokum Jeanne, your stories, your wisdom, your words will stay with me 🧡

Reconnecting Students: A Classroom Complexity Approach to Attendance and Engagement! Please join us on Wednesday, November 26 from 12:00-1:00 to hear from Class Complexity Teacher, Tyson Pylypow (Bethlehem Catholic High School, Saskatoon)! Register: denise.heppner@stf.sk.ca

Leadership Roundtable: Supporting Class Complexity Teachers Nov 10, 2025 ~ 3:45-4:45 PM us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

School/Division Leaders – please join us for this upcoming free session! Leadership Roundtable: Supporting Class Complexity Teachers Nov 10, 2025 ~ 3:45-4:45 PM us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Join us! 😃 Email me at denise.heppner@stf.sk.ca to register!