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Melissa Walker

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English & Social Studies

Apart from being a mom and a teacher, I love to read, to write, and to be outside biking, running, or walking - fresh air and exercise are healing. Meditation and the daily practice of gratitude are important to me; I feel truly blessed to have this amazing life!  I was born in Toronto, but raised mostly in Edmonton; I have lived in Fort McMurray for 12 years and am proud to call it home.  

I earned a BA in English Literature from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, and furthered my education at Simon Fraser University in BC.  My favorite thing about teaching is that each day brings something new; I am never bored.  My classroom is filled with love, laughter, hugs, and respect.  Hopefully this is a model for life that my students can take with them.

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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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