AGM Election Results
At the annual general meeting in November , the following three positions were elected by acclamation:
- President: David Martin
- Vice-President (Publications): Stacey Wu Secretary: Barbara O’Connor
The following appointments were also made:
- Past President: Rod Lowry
- Vice-President (Professional Development): Carmen Wasylynuik
- Newsletter Editor: Dale Block
Congratulations to each of these executive members!
Appreciation of Service
We acknowledge the work and dedication of six executive members who promoted mathematics education in the province and moved on from the council this year: Robert Wong (20 years of service), Tancy Whitehouse (12 years), Alicia Burdess (8 years), Amanda Schulz, Greg Belostotski and Scott Seland. We wish each of you success in your future endeavours.
Dr Arthur Jorgensen Chair Award Recipient
We congratulate Megan McClary as our most recent recipient of the Dr Arthur Jorgensen Chair Award. This award is presented by MCATA to encourage students enrolled in education programs in postsecondary institutions throughout Alberta to pursue and commit to mathematics education. McClary, born and raised in Calgary, is a graduate of the University of Calgary concurrent education program (BSc in general mathematics and BEd in secondary mathematics 2020). She is a passionate mathematics educator who is also interested in theatre and dance. She will serve a one-year term on the MCATA executive. Applications for the 2021 Jorgensen award are currently being accepted and are due prior to April 30.
