Andrea Friesen

Teacher, Administrator, Lover of Music, Travel, and Inspiration.

[The Hon. Salma Lakhani @LtGovAB]

Thank you to the Grade 6 students, principal and staff ⁦@connectcharter⁩ school in Calgary for the warm welcome and for the opportunity to share my story. Answering questions from, and engaging with, our leaders of tomorrow is always very encouraging and heartwarming!

[Alberta Education and Childcare @AlbertaEd]

For their #abed Mental Health in Schools Pilot, @connectcharter builds partnerships to bring more students into nature to benefit from hands-on mental well-being and self-awareness activities.

[Andrea Friesen @afriesen1]

@missusem @UCalgaryEduc @sams165 @LetsTalkScience @ESA_UCalgary @ucalgaryalumni Seeing you two brought a big smile to my face! 😊

[Andrea Friesen @afriesen1]

@ClaireAllen @BrentwoodNews That looks glorious! Can’t wait to come visit!😉

[Shashi Shergill @JustTeaching_]

It’s never just an ordinary day! Today our gr9 Ss navigated the challenges of the Fitset Ninja course. Gr7s enjoyed learning from the lyrical talents of Calgary’s poet laureate Wakefield Brewster. Student performances coming next week! @connectcharter⁩ ⁦@lyricalpitbull⁩

[Andrea Friesen @afriesen1]

@sams165 @UCalgaryEduc You are always on the go! I’m sure you will love the learning!

[Andrea Friesen @afriesen1]

Loved seeing real life learning in action! @connectcharter

[Shashi Shergill @JustTeaching_]

Our grade 7 Ss presenting to @connectcharter board of directors about their Lodgepole seed inquiry. Using the FEC as a research station Ss describe the detailed methods used in this inquiry and share their learning.

[Andrea Friesen @afriesen1]

@jgaragan @connectcharter I’m excited to check it out tomorrow!

[Andrea Friesen @afriesen1]

Starting the morning off learning a dance with our staff on “Choose Your Own Adventure” PD Day! #learningisfun @connectcharter

[Andrea Friesen @afriesen1]

Spending our staff retreat at the FEC and using the fire as inspiration as we discuss what makes a great school and our role in it. Thanks, Jill!And of course, fun ‘n games before lunch! #wellness #laughter @connectcharter

[Andrea Friesen @afriesen1]

Thank you @JudyRiege for coming to speak with @connectcharter staff to talk about belonging. I never get tired of listening to you!

[Andrea Friesen @afriesen1]

Thanks to @cadman_john for inviting me to join his OE class for a beautiful day outdoors! It was especially fun watching students make their well earned lunch! #outdoored #greatoutdoors @connectcharter

[Shashi Shergill @JustTeaching_]

We always enjoy having our alumni return to the school and share their experiences. Thank you @gabrie_wk for speaking to our students about the important work you are doing I. The community.

[Andrea Friesen @afriesen1]

Thank you to the @CalgaryHumane education department for coming to speak to our grade 4/5 students about the work you do with animals for our #peacefestival speaker series! @connectcharter

[Andrea Friesen @afriesen1]

Thank you to Caleb Brown from Calgary’s @mustardseedcan for speaking to our grade 6 and 7 students this week about the important work they do in our city for people experiencing homelessness. #peacefestival @connectcharter

[Andrea Friesen @afriesen1]

Thank you @mahoney_writes for coming to speak to our grades 4-6 students today! @connectcharter

[Andrea Friesen @afriesen1]

I am loving our compost initiative and that we have student leaders teaching the whole school about the benefits of composting. #papertowelsarecompostable @connectcharter

[Andrea Friesen @afriesen1]

@JustTeaching_ Couldn’t agree more!

[Andrea Friesen @afriesen1]

Loving my new admin team!

[Shashi Shergill @JustTeaching_]

It’s a plaid thing! Matching day at @connectcharter @afriesen1

[Andrea Friesen @afriesen1]

@jasonbrogers @UCalgaryEduc @UCalgary @CAIS_Schools @rundlecollege @SarahDunsford1 @MrVDMeer Congrats, Doc!