Hi all,

Happy Spring! I hope this newsletter finds you well and that you had a restorative spring break!

I’m having a busy spring and I’m guessing you are too, so this newsletter will cut to the chase.

THESA is looking forward to it’s 2023 conference which will be held at Semiahmoo Secondary School in Surrey, BC on October 20, 2023. The planning committee has the planning well underway and we can’t wait to get together to grow and learn together. They are hoping to offer a hybrid option, as well. Watch for updates at thesaconference.ca. Also, we are actively searching for a host for the 2024 THESA conference. Please get in touch with me if you or a group of you are interested in hosting or have questions about hosting.

The Canadian Symposium on Home Economics Education was held in Saskatoon this February and many THESA members attended, some in person, some virtually. Presentations were fascinating, timely, and relevant to our classrooms. Some THESA attendees also presented. It was wonderful to consider home economics education today as we met up with home economics educators and affiliates and advocates from across Canada and the world. The proceedings of the symposium are being put together. We will share the link with you once they are completed and available.

Are you looking for some professional development opportunities this spring or summer to help broaden your scope as an educator? UBC is offering home economics specific courses this summer including Agriculture in the Curriculum and Practical Foods. These courses connect with the UBC Home Economics diploma (a great to way to access TQS category 5+!) and masters programs. I spotted a few other interesting looking summer institutes while looking through the UBCO website including a Food and Environmental Sustainability; A Walkabout: Co-creating Pedagogies of Hope on the Land; Creating Inclusive Spaces, Advancing Equity, and Using Anti-Racism Pedagogy; and Using Indigenous Assessment Practices in the STEAM Setting. Kwantlen Polytechnic also offers some great, hands-on practical courses.

I hope you feel invigorated as the days are getting longer and I wish you a satisfying end to your school year.

Melissa Edstrom

THESA President

Spring 2023

Disclaimer: External Teaching Resources

THESA is pleased to provide its members with access to various external teaching resources for professional development purposes. However, it is important to note the following:

Third-Party Content: The external teaching resources shared by THESA are created and owned by third parties. The association does not endorse, control, or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, or quality of the content.

Independent Evaluation: Members are encouraged to independently evaluate and verify the suitability of any external teaching resource for their specific needs and educational context before incorporating it into their teaching practices.

No Warranty: THESA makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, or non-infringement of any external teaching resource shared with members.

Responsibility: The use of external teaching resources is at the discretion and responsibility of individual members. THESA shall not be held liable for any loss, damage, or inconvenience arising from the use of such resources.

Updating and Removal: THESA reserves the right to update, modify, or remove any external teaching resource from its shared materials at any time without prior notice.

External Links: Some resources may include links to external websites. THESA is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of these external sites.

By accessing and using the external teaching resources provided by THESA, members acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this disclaimer. Members are advised to exercise their professional judgment and discretion when utilizing external teaching resources.

This disclaimer is subject to change, and members are encouraged to review it periodically for any updates.