Meet The Executive Council

Paul is entering his fourth year as CTEC President and his sixteenth with Council. He is very excited about the new direction the Council has taken and is confident CTEC will be able to reach more members with meaningful CTS and CTF professional development. Paul has held CTEC Conference Director role seven times and represented the southern portion of the province as south PD Director for twelve years. He currently teaches at Senator Joyce Fairbairn Middle school in Lethbridge and conducts professional development sessions focusing on CTF promotion, assessment and projects for grades 4-9.

Sheldon D'Souza is a dedicated Red Seal Automotive Technician with over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry. He holds an Automotive Service Technology Diploma from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta. His unique blend of industry experience and educational expertise makes him a valuable leader in career and technology education. Sheldon has achieved Master Toyota Technician status through rigorous training and hands-on work and is currently a high school automotive teacher in Calgary, bringing his extensive practical knowledge and passion for the trade into the classroom. Sheldon is committed to advancing career and technology education in Alberta. In his previous role as the Calgary and Area Professional Development Director, he was instrumental in organizing and delivering impactful professional development sessions for educators across the province. In 2024, Sheldon served as the Career and Technology Councils Conference Director, facilitating the professional growth of CTF & CTS Teachers from around Alberta during a successful conference in Canmore. In his new role as Vice President, Sheldon continues to advocate for the recognition of diverse educational pathways and the importance of professional growth for educators. He is passionate about creating opportunities for teachers to enhance their skills and better prepare students for future careers in the trades."

Philippe Bresee is an Executive Staff Officer with the Alberta Teachers’ Association. He has been staff advisor to CTEC since 2023. Working with CTEC and its teachers has been a great experience. The council is dynamic and the world of career and technology education is ever evolving. Before joining the ATA, Philippe was a school principal in Canmore. He also taught junior and senior high humanities and was the woodworking / construction specialist.

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Karly is an active educator, musician, and conference speaker in Alberta.  She has been an educator for 23 years working with the Lethbridge School Division and the Rocky View School Division.    Karly continually challenges herself to look for new ways to engage her students and believes that community involvement is important.  She believes that everyone has the potential to strive to do their best in a supportive and inclusive environment where all students can thrive.    She is currently the director of 225 aspiring musicians and has seen her program flourish receiving awards for “Outstanding Performances”. Karly currently performs horn with the Lethbridge Symphony, Lethbridge Community Band and the Bridge Brass Quintet.  She serves on the Alberta Band Association Board of Directors, Women Band Director’s International Board of Directors, and the Alberta Teacher’s Association Teacher Welfare Committee Board in Lethbridge, The Career and Technology Education Council, and the Search Committee for the Lethbridge Community Band.  She has been a lead teacher for 15 years in the Lethbridge Division on Human Sexuality Curriculum Development and training as well as the district’s Women in Leadership committee.

I graduated with a Bachelors of Education in Secondary Education, majoring in Foods & Fashion. I currently teach CTS & CTF Food & Fashion Studies with Edmonton Catholic School District. I look forward to bringing professional development opportunities to Edmonton and the area. I am a passionate advocate for CTS & CTF programming and excited to program PD opportunities for teachers in the central area.

I hold a Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education, with a major in French and German, and currently teach Spanish and Foods with Rocky View Schools. I am passionate about international travel, cultural exchanges, and fostering global citizenship through collaboration with educators abroad. Beyond the classroom, I serve as my school’s CSR representative, sit on the local scholarship committee, coordinate graduation, and support a variety of sports programs. I am also thrilled to contribute to the CTEC team in planning engaging and meaningful conferences. Tara

Philip has been working with Edmonton Catholic School Division since 2007 and is currently the CTS/CTF Consultant for Edmonton Catholic. Originally trained in Science and Math, he started his teaching career in rural Alberta from Elementary to High School. He quickly found his passion in CTF/CTS and Career options for students. He is happy to be part of CTEC which has provided him so much professional development over the years, as well as given him the opportunity to develop contacts and close friends.

Michael has been teaching in Alberta for 16 years. He has been working for Chinook's Edge School Division for 11 years and is currently teaching at Ecole Olds High School. He teaches Woodworking, 2D/3D Design, Robotics and Coding. Michael has a Honours Fine Arts BFA from the University of Western Ontario and an Education Degree from the University of Toronto OISE.

Shelly David is a dedicated middle school teacher from southwest Alberta with 23 years of experience. Currently, she teaches Foods, Health, and Learning Support, where she thrives on helping students uncover their potential in the kitchen. One of Shelly's greatest joys as an educator is witnessing the moment when students realize they are capable of cooking, a discovery that often boosts their confidence and encourages further exploration of their abilities. In addition to her classroom responsibilities, Shelly is passionate about professional learning and is eager to bring meaningful professional development opportunities to the CTS and CTF teachers of southern Alberta. She views this as an exciting challenge and an opportunity to support her colleagues in enhancing their teaching practices. Outside of her teaching career, Shelly is an active volunteer in the local arts community. She can often be found either performing on stage or participating in board meetings for one of the three non-professional theatre companies she contributes to. Her commitment to the arts enriches both her personal life and her professional perspective, fostering creativity and collaboration in all aspects of her work.

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Sara Nestorovich is a dedicated educator with seven years of teaching experience. She has primarily taught Food Science in grades 10 to 12. Currently she is expanding her expertise to the junior high Foods program at Father Micheal Troy in Edmonton. She has taught across both divisions in Edmonton and is deeply passionate about CTF/CTS curriculum development. In addition to her teaching roles, she has previously served as a CSR Representative and an ARA Delegate for three consecutive years. Sara is excited to be working with the ATA again through CTEC this year!

Hello, everyone. My name is Tracy, and I am the CTEC PD director for the northwest area of Alberta. I have been with the council since 2019. I have a journeyman red seal ticket in hairstyling and a Bachelor of Education. My major is CTS, and my minor is special education. I have been employed as a cosmetology teacher in the Grande Prairie School Division. I look forward to bringing professional development opportunities to the Northwestern region of Alberta.

-Kendall Mercer here, your Northeast PD Director. I am new to the Ctec council but not new to CTEC. I am a Red Seal Chef and this is my 8th year teaching Grades 9-12 Foods at Hilltop High School in Whitecourt. I am a firm believer that we will never know everything and it’s so important to keep learning and developing ours skills. Working in a small town I found it so important to seek out specific PD, and find other teachers like me to build my foods program. I worked in the Culinary industry for 10 years prior to getting my Bachelors degree and I love sharing my experiences with other teachers. I am excited to work towards bringing like minded people together so we can all learn and grow together! -