About me
Dr Konni deGoeij Alberta Teachers' Association Associate Coordinator, Administrator Assistance Edmonton, AB Dr Konsctancija (Konni) deGoeij has worked as schoolteacher, school-based administrator, teacher educator, researcher, and policy advisor in Alberta. Being an administrator and teacher in schools from K – 12 in four different school divisions has allowed her the opportunity to work with a variety of teachers, school leaders and division personnel. In addition, she is a certified mediator and published author. Konni joined the Alberta Teachers' Association as an executive staff officer in the Teacher Employment Services program area in 2004 and in 2006 became the Associate Coordinator Teacher Employment Services, Administrator Assistance with a responsibility for professional learning and support for Alberta's school leaders. Her doctoral focus was on relationships of trust in school settings and how these are related to important outcomes such as teacher behavior and student outcomes. Her presentations help school and district leaders to develop effective and intentional leadership practices in learning communities, where leaders feel comfortable with taking risks to bring out the best in the teachers in their schools and districts.
