Learning Opportunities

A collection of awesome student leaders from Livingstone Range, Lethbridge 51, Holy Spirit, Palliser and Horizon School Division High Schools will be leading the breakout sessions. 

Jeff has a natural way of connecting with people and moving them to action.  He was a leader on his high school campus, active in Student Council, won a bronze medal at the Canadian National High School Debating Championships, and was voted by his peers to be Valedictorian of their graduating class.  

At the University of Western Ontario he remained active in public speaking, being recognized as an Outstanding Delegate to the prestigious Harvard National Model UN and broadcasting on campus radio.  He also played Mustangs Football, earning a varsity athletic letter.

​As an educator, Jeff was blessed to serve at his alma mater.  ​As the Student Activities Council Advisor and Leadership Teacher at Waterloo-Oxford DSS, he led one of the largest and most impactful leadership programs in the province of Ontario.  The school's inclusive programs to welcome new students were a model for the region.  Their school-wide Relay for Life fundraising events for the Canadian Cancer Society raised over $640,000. He further gave his time coaching several varsity school sports teams, leading teams to league championships in two different sports, and directing two school musicals.

Jeff and his wife Julie and their three children (twin daughters Brookelynn and Katherine and son Jackson) live outside Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario where they are active leaders and volunteers in their schools and community.   Jeff has served on numerous local boards, and has coached numerous local travel teams in baseball and hockey.   For his efforts and expertise in guiding young people, and their parents, he was recognized as Rep Hockey Coach of the Year for the local ​New Hamburg Hockey Association.

A member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and the Canadian Student Leadership Association Speaker Team, Jeff is a genuine motivator, always striving to learn more and do more.  He is excited to meet you and work alongside you to better your school, association, conference, or corporate community.

Jason Kupery has worked in Education for 24 years and counting, first as a teacher, then principal and now in Division Leadership with Palliser School Division.  He is driven by helping students find their confidence and purpose through programs like career exploration, student leadership and wellness.  

Anyone who has worked with Jason will tell you he gets a lot done in little time.  His enthusiasm for helping students discover their passion and potential is contagious.  Student success, both in school and beyond, are always at the top of his mind.  In his free time he enjoys staying active outdoors, particularly skiing, hiking and golfing with his friends and family.