Offices
Edmonton
3rd Floor, Percy Page Centre
Edmonton, Alberta T5M 3K6
Phone: 780-454-4745
Fax: 780-453-1756
Calgary
KNB 237
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB
T2N 1N4
Phone: 403-210-6012 |
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Director
Brian Torrance
E-Mail
A bit about Brian...
Brian is incredibly honoured to be the new Director with Ever Active
Schools. Brian
brings a great passion for school and  community health
to the position and believes in the power that schools have in building
healthier populations. Brian grew up in North Vancouver before calling
Edmonton home in 2001. Brian graduated from the University of Alberta
with a Bachelors of Physical Education and Recreation (BPE) in 2002 and
then a Master's of Science in the Department of Medicine (MSc) in 2007.
Through his Master's degree and for the last 8 years Brian has led the
Healthy Hearts Research Study that has shown the great strides that can
be made with partnerships and support from the entire school community.
Brian believes that finding the right recipe for school health involves
teamwork, communication and bringing everyone together to build health
into our everyday environment. Brian is an avid runner,
competing in
provincial road races, coaching athletes, assisting with mass
participation
physical activity based events, and still "hopes" his best
marathon times are ahead of him.
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Project CoordinatorVicki Switzer
E-Mail
A bit about Vicki...
Vicki is incredibly excited about her secondment from the Calgary Board of Education to the Project Coordinator for Ever Active Schools. Vicki is passionate in her pursuit of finding balance in her life and has found fitness and nutrition contributes greatly to her mental well-being. She is a native Calgarian who graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelors of Physical Education. In 2009, she received her Masters of Counseling, specializing in school counseling. She comes to EAS with 23 years teaching experience in a variety of settings. Remaining steadfast through various roles and settings has been her love for being active, promoting healthy choices and being an advocate for student and staff wellness.
Vicki's most recent race challenge was the Calgary City Chase and she is looking forward to completing the half marathon in San Fransisco in October. |
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Education Coordinator Tracy Lockwood
E-Mail
A bit about Tracy...
Tracy Lockwood graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education majoring in Secondary Physical Education. She has over 11 years of teaching experience from Grades 1-9 and has coached numerous athletic teams in the past. During her 3 years with Schools Come Alive and Ever Active Schools, Tracy has developed numerous resources for Daily Physical Activity, Physical Education and Health and has facilitated workshops at the provincial, national and international level. She has recently received training to deliver Fundamental Movement Skills workshops to Community Leaders for the National Coaching Certification Program.
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Communication CoordinatorShannon Horricks
E-Mail
A bit about Shannon...
Shannon obtained her Bachelor of Education degree f
rom the University of Alberta with a degree in ElementaryEducation, minoring in Educational Psychology. She taught elementary for six years, during which she taught gra
des 1-6 and coached various sports teams. In her current position with Ever Active Schools and Battle River School Division, Shannon Horricks works on a daily basis to build relationships, facilitate workshops and communicate the message of physical activity, healthy eating and positive mental well-being. She brings energy and enthusiasm to her presentations. Most recently she was the recepient of PHE Canada's Andy Anderson Young Professional Award. Her love of teaching is evident, not only with her previous students, but with her group fitness classes. Shannon can usually be seen training for an upcoming race of some sort. In fact,
her latest challenge was taking on The Canadian Death Race and is currently training to complete the MS Mountain Bike Tour. Shannon will challenge you and help you reach your potential.
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School CoordinatorJoyce Sunada
E-Mail
A bit about Joyce...
Joyce Sunada is entering her third year with Ever Active
Schools as School Coordinator and is enjoying this position immensely. Her passion for activity has inspired
many individuals to embark on a Healthy Active Lifestyle. Joyce has spent many hours travelling the highways of
Alberta, presenting workshops and cultivating lasting partnerships. One consistent message she shares is
the importance of teachers, administrators and leaders to “Walk the Talk”. Role modeling is one of the most
powerful ways to empower others to improve their lifestyle. Since joining EAS Joyce has broadened her active pursuits.
She has experienced Spin, Pilates,
and Tai Chi classes. She
endured sessions with a personal trainer and tried her skill at Rock
Climbing. This winter she plans to
venture back out to the ski hill to rekindle that youthful adventure.
“I now understand the follow quote,” Sunada says, “You don’t
stop playing cause you get old, you get old cause you stop playing.” “I really
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Former Director Doug Gleddie
E-Mail
A bit about Doug...
Doug is now working in the Department of Physical Education at Grant MacEwan University. We wish him all the best! You can contact him by clicking the email link.
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Administrative AssistantRhonda Schilberg
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A bit about Rhonda...
Rhonda has been working with EAS for over three years and is looking forward to attending her fourth HPEC conference. She is responsible for keeping the office running smoothly as well as ensuring that program staff get to where they are supposed to be with what they need! Rhonda enjoys hanging out with her husband and teenage kids - at home, at the lake or in Vegas.
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Administrative AssistantKaren Gouge
E-Mail
A bit about Karen...
Karen was initially the Administrative Assistant with Schools Come
Alive (SCA) since September 2007. When the merger between SCA and Ever
Active Schools occurred we were fortunate to have Karen stay on and
join the team.
Prior to working for SCA she was a full-time mom raising her two very
active children. Karen graduated from Fanshawe College in London,
Ontario with a Diploma in Legal Office Administration and worked in the
legal field as a Corporate Law Clerk for 15 years. Karen is an integral part of Ever Active Schools and is thrilled to be part of the team.
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