MCEC's Annual Conference - Feb 25 & 26, 2027

This year's conference features Canadian educator & author Hannah Beach, plus local experts Dr. Lesley Eblie Trudel & Dr. Angela Voutier.
About this Event

Event Details

• Coffee and Lunch included with tickets for both days.
• Yes I Can! Awards are being held Thursday Evening at 7pm at the Victoria Inn.
• Vendor and Publisher tables will be available to browse, along with Art raffle tickets and 50/50 available for purchase on on both days of the event. Ticket sales go towards YIC International Nominees!

Speaker Details

Thursday (All Day) - Hannah Beach is an award-winning Canadian educator, #1 Globe & Mail bestselling author, and emotional health consultant dedicated to helping educators understand and support the hearts behind children’s behavior. She is the co-author of Reclaiming Our Students, a trauma-informed, relationship-based resource for educators and parents that has been translated internationally and adopted by school boards across Canada.

Friday (AM) - Dr. Angela Voutier is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology and Student Services in the Faculty of Education at Brandon University. Her research focuses on school and professional development, inclusive education, and strengthening inclusive schools through effective leadership and collaborative school teams. With over 35 years of experience teaching in the public school system across five provinces and territories, Dr. Voutier has worked across all grades and subject areas, including 14 years as a school leader. She is passionate about creating positive, inclusive learning environments that support the success and well-being of all students and staff.

Friday (PM) - Dr. Lesley Eblie Trudel brings more than three decades of experience in education, with a career spanning instructional and leadership roles in both urban and rural settings. Her K–12 career culminated as Assistant Superintendent of Schools, where she focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Now serving as Associate Dean and Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Winnipeg, Lesley draws on her extensive practical experience in her teaching, interdisciplinary research, and leadership.