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Marisa Pipke

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English & Social Studies

I was born and raised in Leduc, Alberta and moved to Fort McMurray in 2021 to join the Marauders. In 2016 I completed coursework at NAIT for Medical Radiologic Technology, then backpacked through Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Afterwards, I decided to obtain my Bachelor of Education at the University of Alberta with a concentration in Secondary English Language Arts.

In my spare time you can catch me reading, crocheting, trying not to overfeed my two rabbits named Fili and Kili, planning my next trip, and hanging out with family and friends. When it's nice out, I like to explore the local trails, go camping, or road tripping.

My favourite aspect of teaching has been building a rapport with my students. Seeing them gain the confidence to push themselves further than they previously thought possible in a safe space is a delight!

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352 Parsons Creek Drive
Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0C8

Phone: 780-790-1100

Division Notice

ATA Strike Commencing on Monday; School Closures Starting Oct 6th

As a result of the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) rejecting a proposed deal from the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA), all FMPSD schools will be closed to students starting Monday, October 6, 2025, unless a new agreement is reached or strike action is otherwise averted. Additionally, all yellow school bus routes will be suspended for the duration of the strike.

In light of the ongoing strike, all extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and after-school programs, will be temporarily suspended.

As there is no definitive end date for the strike, FMPSD is unable to provide a timeline for when normal operations will resume. We will continue to provide timely updates as we receive them from the Ministry of Education and Child Care.

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