Court Rustemeyer

I’ve been watching students cook pancakes in the backcountry for many years now… and somewhere between burnt batter and a perfect flip, something clicks. More than just breakfast. The Pancake Theory 🥞 Check out my latest blog post for my theory ⬇️ courtrustemeyer.com/blog/the-panca…

Extremely humbled to be recognized as an honourable mention for the 2025 Edward Burtynsky Award for Teaching Excellence in Environmental Education from @naturalcuriosityed Proud to be an educator w/@yycbedu & @geoec naturalcuriosity.ca/post/court-rus…

.@Rusty1122, one of our inspiring alumni, just returned from a transformative journey to Antarctica as part of @NatGeoEducation's Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship. His experiences offer incredible insights into environmental education & global exploration. bit.ly/4bIa0t7

Thank you @CBC Eyeopener for the space to share my upcoming adventure to Antartica. Also a big thank you to @NatGeo and @LindbladExp for my once in a lifetime adventure ahead! cbc.ca/listen/live-ra… @yyCBEdu @GEOEC @albertateachers

Mentorship in the Wild launches today! 🌲 A journey through mentorship, leadership & learning from the land — years in the making. Available now worldwide in eBook, paperback & hardcover. 🔗 courtrustemeyer.com

@bushcamp2 Thank you!

@Rusty1122 That's so AWESOME!!!! Congratulations!!

Big news! 🌲📖 After years of trail lessons, stories, and reflection, I’m thrilled to finally share that in 30 days I’m launching my first book: Mentorship in the Wild. October 24th! Stay tuned for pre sales and more details #MentorshipInTheWild #OutdoorEducation #BookLaunch

@Kapruns1 Thank you!

Honored to be featured in the @albertateachers ATA News! 🌿 Grateful for the chance to share my passion for outdoor & environmental education. @InsideNatGeo @LindbladExp @yyCBEdu Read the article here: teachers.ab.ca/news/calgary-t…

Like many Alberta teachers, I feel both the excitement of new beginnings and the uncertainty of what lies ahead. Still, I believe that adventure—whether in the outdoors or in the classroom—teaches us resilience, courage, and hope. courtrustemeyer.com/blog/new-schoo…

As my students graduate, I’ve been reflecting on the journey we’ve taken together this year — the trails, the tough weather, the laughter, the leadership. They didn’t just complete a program. They became part of something much bigger. 👉 courtrustemeyer.com/blog/from-boot…

Our year-long journey ended with 11 unforgettable days on BC’s Sunshine Coast. 🌲🥾 ⛺️🏔️☀️ From rain to sunshine, these students showed resilience, leadership & heart. More than an expedition—this was a celebration of growth. So proud. #OutdoorEd #MasseyODL #NatureAsTeacher

As I prepare for our annual 12 day, west coast adventure with Grade 8 students, it reminds me that we all get nervous, anxious and extremely excited-even the leaders too! Can't wait to hit the trail 🥾 ⛰️ ⛺ #outdoorleadership #lifehappensoutdoors courtrustemeyer.com/blog/the-night…

Just had the pleasure of joining Episode 107 of the Schurtz and Ties podcast! 🎙️ We talked outdoor education, mentorship, and how 5 minutes outside can change a student’s day. 🌲 🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/5XTQxc… #OutdoorEd #EducationLeadership #SchurtzAndTies

⸻ What a weekend at the @takemeoutside Outdoor Learning Conference! Honoured to present my TED Talk-style session Mentorship in the Wild and lead some awesome workshops. Huge thanks to @takemeoutside, @eecomcanada, @outdoorlearningstore & @geoec!

I’m honoured to share that I’ve been selected as a 2025 Grosvenor Teacher Fellow with @NatGeoEducation & @LindbladExp! I’ll be heading to Antarctica later this year — and I can’t wait to bring the learning back to my students, school, & community. #NatGeoEd #GTF2025

Thank you #uLead2025! Sharing Grounded Leadership with 100+ school leaders from around the world was powerful. May we keep leading with presence, authenticity & connection—to self, others & the land. Let’s keep learning from the trails & each other. #LeadWithPurpose #GlobalEd

I'm excited to speak at uLead2025 - The Summit of Educational Leadership next week! Come check out my session title - "Grounded Leadership: Building Resilient School Communities Through Outdoor and Nature-Based Practices" ulead2025.sched.com/event/f4d5daec… @uLeadconference @GEOEC

Gr 9 SnowCaving. Watching them push their limits, embrace discomfort, & lean on each other was a reminder of why I do this work. Outdoor Ed isn’t just about survival skills—it’s about resilience, leadership, & shared moments that shape who we become. Proud. Grateful. Inspired.

Today was a crazy POW day! Snow for days in the mountains as the Grade 8s adventured in Snowshoe! Thanks for the great day! ❄️🏔️🐕‍🦺 #albertaparks #snowshoeing❄️