Yukon Association of Education Professionals

Wishing all YAEP members and Yukon families a wonderful 2026-27 school year! Education is one of the most important things in life- it opens pathways, creates bright futures, and facilitates change. YAEP is honoured to have the leaders of the future in our classrooms!

YAEP: Supporting Yukon Human Rights with PRIDE

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Shared by CTF - FCE:🌟 An uplifting story from the Yukon Association of Education Professionals (YAEP) 🌟
A remarkable full-circle moment awaits outgoing YAEP President Ted Hupé this fall! He has been invited to witness the launch of Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. 🚀
More than three decades ago, Ted was Joshua’s Grade 6 teacher in Whitehorse, Yukon, where he helped spark a lifelong passion for science, exploration, and space. The mid-September 2026 launch will see Kutryk travel to the International Space Station as a member of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13, providing a powerful reminder of the enduring influence educators can have on their students’ futures.
Pictured below is Joshua with Ted and his children in 2013 (photo credit: Simon Blakesley)
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🌟 Une histoire inspirante provenant de l’Association des professionnels de l’éducation du Yukon (APEY) 🌟
Un moment particulièrement émouvant attend le président sortant de l’APEY, Ted Hupé, cet automne : il a été invité à assister au décollage de l’astronaute canadien Joshua Kutryk depuis le Centre spatial Kennedy en Floride! 🚀
Il y a plus de trente ans, Ted a été l’enseignant de 6e année de Joshua à Whitehorse, au Yukon, où il a contribué à éveiller chez lui une passion pour les sciences, l’exploration et l’espace. Lors du lancement prévu à la mi-septembre 2026, Joshua se rendra à la Station spatiale internationale en tant que membre de la mission SpaceX Crew-13 de la NASA — un puissant rappel de l’influence durable que le personnel de l’éducation peut avoir sur l’avenir des élèves.
Ci-dessous, on voit Joshua en compagnie de Ted et de ses enfants en 2013 (photo de Simon Blakesley)

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As the 2025–26 school year comes to a close, we celebrate the incredible work of educators across our schools.

Every day, teachers make a difference—through moments big and small that shape student learning and growth.

We want to hear from you.

Tell us about one moment that made this year meaningful for you as an educator.
🎥 Record a short video of yourself (up to 60 seconds), or
📸 Submit a written reflection and attach a photo of yourself (optional)
📅 Submit by: September 1, 2026
🔗 Submit here: https://senja.io/p/yaep/r/yaep-2026-year-end

Please note: Submissions should feature you as the educator. Please do not include photos or videos of students.

Selected stories will be featured in celebration of World Teachers’ Day as we honour the voices and experiences of educators.

https://www.yaep.ca/_files/ugd/78e24c_4355ee214b4e4b2d9da3e0a435d2a242.pdf

https://www.yaep.ca/_files/ugd/78e24c_395b1f60079c4be1b47bbd03537f0220.pdf

https://www.yaep.ca/_files/ugd/78e24c_d01c0ccb77754dc4b833cf76bc424f0c.pdf

⏰ Last chance! The PD Survey closes TODAY.

We’d love to hear your feedback — it only takes a few minutes and makes a big difference. Don’t miss the opportunity to share your voice!

📲 Complete the survey here: https://form.jotform.com/261235261998061