Speaking Engagements
Here are some of the events where Kathryn Burke will be speaking. Please return here for any updates.
2011
September 9, 2011, 9:00 am Eastern Time, 7:00 Mountain
Radio interview for The Inclusive Class: Talking Special Needs. The interview will occur on Friday, September 9th at 9:00 am Eastern Time, 7:00 am Mountain, 6:00 am Pacific! More information
September 17, 9:30-12:30
For Parents of Children with Special Needs: Building a Good Working Relationship with Teachers. Hosted by Sensational Futures, Edmonton, Alberta. More Information.
October 1, 10:45 – 12:00 pm
Catching Students Before they Fail (with M. Pentyliuk and J. Craig), Learning Disabilities Association of Canada Conference, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. More Information
October 1, 2:45 to 4:00 pm
Advocacy in the New Age: Harnessing the Power of Social Media to Advocate for People with Learning Disabilities, Learning Disabilities Association of Canada Conference, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. More Information
October 15, 9:00 to 10:30 am
A Different Point of View: Through the Eyes of a Parent, at the Special Education Council Conference, in Kananaskis, Alberta. More Information
October 29, 9:30-12:30
For Parents of Children with Special Needs: Boxing Gloves Not Needed – How to Prevent Conflict with the Education System. Hosted by Sensational Futures, Edmonton, Alberta. More Information.
2012
February 9 & 10
Two Sessions at the North Central Teachers Convention, Shaw Convention Centre in Edmonton. More Information
- Though the eyes of a parent: Looking at the Student with Exceptional Learning Needs
- Preventing Conflict in Special Education: Boxing Gloves Not Needed
PAST MEDIA INTERVIEWS
April 28, 2011 Online Radio: Special Ed for Busy Parents
Kathryn sat down for an interview with Gloria Perez-Walker, founder of Special Ed for Busy Parents Radio. Los Angeles based Gloria is a dynamic advocate who has worked extensively in Texas and across the US. She is also the mother of a child with autism, and understanding intimately the issue of parenting and special needs. Listen to their discussion here.
March, 2011 Its Your Health: Speciality Radio Broadcast Based
In late March, Kathryn was interviewed by Lisa Davis, the driving force behind the New England and area radio series, Its Your Health. They discussed Kathryn’s book, An Accidental Advocate. The first part of this interview has been posted online. Listen in on their discussion here.
March 23rd, 2011, CBC Calgary Radio, The Homestretch interview by Frank Rackow
Commentary on $25 million in cuts to special education professional supports by Calgary Board of Education
February 10th, 2011, CBC Radio 1 Interview, Alberta @Noon interview with Donna McElligott.
Interview and phone in show on learning disabilities and Kathryn’s Book, An Accidental Advocate
Podcast: Scroll to Alberta@Noon and click on Feb 10th. It is out of order so look carefully.
February 16, 2011, CTV News at Noon (Edmonton) Interview by Erin Isfeld
Television spot with Colin Reid on Kathryn Burke’s book, An Accidental Advocate
