
The 2023 BCPVPA Connecting Leaders Conference presented by Save On Foods took place in Kelowna, BC, October 19, 20, and 21. The conference was facilitated by exceptional educational leaders.
Interact - Connect - Reflect
Facilitated Learning Sessions with
Christina Benty • Jo Chrona • Rosa Fazio • Geoff Green
Joanna Macintosh • Brooke Moore • Laura Tait
Learning summary
Judy Halbert • Linda Kaser
The event took place in the state-of-the-art learning spaces of Canyon Falls Middle School.
Program Information
Thank You To Our Sponsors
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Our Story
At Save-On-Foods, going the extra mile is nothing new. Actually, we’ve gone above and beyond in all areas of our business since we started, way back in 1915. Originally, we were called Overwaitea Food Group because of the founder’s practice of selling 18 ounces of tea for the price of 16, and the name “overweight tea” stuck. Fast forward over 100 years and that name has changed, but we’re still known for delivering extra value to our customers.
Supporting Local
Save-On-Foods is known for customizing its stores to best suit the needs of the neighbourhoods in which they operate. In each community, we listen to locals and provide the services they’re looking for. Save-On-Foods supports Western Canadian food producers by carrying more than 2,500 locally-made products from more than 2,000 local growers and producers.
Community Support
Supporting local communities is the foundation of the Save-On-Foods brand. Combined with our supplier partners, team members and generous customers, Save-On-Foods has donated more than $30 million to children’s hospitals, and contributes $3 million in donations to food banks across Western Canada each year. Save-On-Foods is committed to Going the Extra Mile for our neighbours in every community we serve, every day.
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D2L is the creator of the Brightspace LMS for K-12 schools and districts and supports blended and hybrid learning.
Brightspace provides:
- Teachers with resources to assess, encourage collaboration, and engage in professional learning
- Tools for students of all ages and abilities
- Enablement and strategy support from K-12 education experts
Learn more about how K-12 districts use Brightspace.

DLA Piper is one of the world’s leading law firms. As legal counsel to the BC Principals’ & Vice-Principals’ Association and its members over five decades, we provide strategic advice in all aspects of education law, employment law, labour law, human rights, disability and wellness, dispute resolution, corporate governance, and commercial law.
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HUB International is proud to have partnered with the BCPVPA for over 26 year to support members. The BCPVPA plays a vital role in the education system that keeps our province strong.
One of the world’s largest insurance brokerages, HUB is a leader in providing solutions for complex insurance and risk management needs. By partnering with us, you’re at the centre of a network of experts dedicated to helping you prepare for the unexpected.
humanworks is a team of professional counsellors, consultants, and therapists who are committed, experienced and passionate about the work we do. We have extensive experience and have provided support at every professional level within the K-12 system – from CUPE staff and teachers to Principals and Vice-Principals, district leadership teams, and Superintendents. humanworks has cultivated strong and trusting relationships in many school districts across the province and we have served as a valuable resource for the BCPVPA for many years. We currently provide confidential Early Intervention Program services to BCPVPA Benefits Plan members.
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