Did you know the Class of 2020 wrote a BOOK? 

Sure they did! 19 of the cohort members wrote a chapter for a co-edited book called "Our Journey". It's available on Amazon and a great read! But don't take our word for it... Check out these reviews!

Our Journey offers us the personal stories and lived experiences of 19 people in one of our planet's noblest professions: health and physical teachers. They share their experiences in their Master's cohort, providing valuable lessons to stretch our thinking as educators to help our most treasured commodities, our students and our communities. This book is a must-read for all parents, especially for teachers looking to improve their craft. Ted Temertzoglou - @LifeIsAthletic

As I flipped from page to page in “Our Journey” I was captivated by the physical and health education professionals who shared their insights, research, and lived experiences and I was able to feel a connection with each of the authors through their stories. I could see a bit of myself in each of them and felt affirmed and also inspired to take action in elevating my own practice. I felt a sense of community through the pages and a renewed energy to advocate for and work towards quality Physical and Health Education programming. It can be a lonely endeavour, fighting for meaningful PE to be considered a priority in our schools, and this book left me feeling bolstered and supported. Each chapter made a masters degree in the field that I love seem more approachable and so perhaps a new chapter in my own journey will be the result. This is such a valuable read for new and experienced teachers and administrators. Dive in and be inspired! 

Sarah Ballah - HPE Consultant

This is an excellent edited collection that would benefit any teacher who is serious about their professional learning. The nineteen chapters in the book represent the major projects and papers from students enrolled in the inaugural cohort of a Master of Education (Physical Education) degree at the University of Alberta. Importantly, each of the authors address professional issues that are deemed relevant and important to them personally; this means that the topics are not those that might be considered idealistic. They are grounded in the very real issues of practice that teachers face on a daily basis. What helps this book stand apart from most other edited collections is that the perspectives in this collection are from teachers who are invested in learning more about themselves in order for them to better support their students and local communities; not those of researchers who are often removed from the realities of life in schools. Readers will find vivid accounts of the authors’ experiences engaging with inclusion and marginalization, meaningfulness, leadership, and mentorship in their schools or school systems amongst other topics. But what makes the chapters most compelling is the ways in which the authors write themselves into their chapters. At times you feel that you are almost walking through a school and into the gymnasium with each author as they share their stories with you. This was a pleasure to read and provided inspiration from the work done, and affirmation of the outstanding teachers who are working with young people in schools. 

Tim Fletcher - Brock University