ASCA 2025-2026 Board of Directors
ASCA is excited to present its 2025-2026 Board of Directors, formed at the April 27, 2025 Annual General Meeting.
For information about current volunteer opportunities with the ASCA Board of Directors, please contact parents@albertaschoolcouncils.ca
Election of the Board of Directors takes place at the Annual General Meeting each April.
ASCA Board Vision Path 2025-2028
Advocating on issues that are important to parents and school councils, can determine outcomes that best support the students of today and into the future.
Ken is a single father, with a daughter in a “Connections” class, and understands the dynamics of blended families and the challenges facing students with two homes. A big supporter of the “Pay it Forward” and “Random Acts of Kindness” movements, Ken believes there is a special magic in children, and when given the right environment, support, and chance to be heard, they can accomplish so much.
Ken feels that each student has their own unique requirements, strengths and ways of learning, and need the educational tools and resources to be successful as they grow and their needs change.
Volunteering in schools since 2005, Ken has been involved with school councils in various positions since 2015. He has seen firsthand how students flourish by volunteering in the classroom, as well as helping with special projects and field trips.
A firm believer if you want to make change, you need to be involved, Ken first observed ASCA in 2017 championing issues on behalf of parents to work towards outcomes that best support students, and joined the ASCA Board of Directors in 2023.
“If at first you don't succeed, find out why. Take chances. Make mistakes. Get messy!” - Ms. Frizzle, The Magic School Bus
Meagan Parisian (she/her) is a dedicated community builder with a passion for youth, mentorship, and encouraging our children's potential to become the leaders of tomorrow. A product of Red Deer Public Schools, where her own children now attend, she has volunteered with school councils in a variety of roles since 2017 and has served as Vice Chair of RDPSD’s City-Wide School Council since 2023. Outside of public education advocacy, Meagan has also been a volunteer member for Canadian Mental Health Association Central Alberta Region since 2021, and as a provincial director for Alberta Division since 2024.
When not spending time with her three kids, two dogs, and husband (always with a large cup of coffee or Dr Pepper close by), Meagan is working on completing her MA in Communication & Leadership while enjoying her work as a freelance marketing consultant.
After completing her first term as an ASCA director in 2024, she was elected to the role of Vice President at the 2025 ASCA AGM. She is excited to continue to collaborate with her board colleagues, member school councils, and stakeholders across the province to represent and advocate for the ever-changing landscape that is education in Alberta from the parent perspective.
I became a director to advocate for the parent voice in Alberta Education.
Dr. Ed Tse is a self-proclaimed geek who grew up in a low-income Calgary neighbourhood, where a Grade 7 French teacher first encouraged him to explore his creativity. A proud product of Calgary’s public schools, Dr. Ed remains deeply grateful to the community that invested in him early on. He holds a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence and User Experience, and has spent over 15 years working in education and technology—including with SMART Technologies—and later founded Ai Parenting, an initiative to help children understand AI.
As the founding school council chair for St. Isidore and Blessed Marie Rose Schools, Dr. Ed knows the power—and importance—of the parent voice. Having once experienced the loss of his own voice, he now advocates passionately for public education and inclusive dialogue. Serving as an ASCA Director for the past two years, Dr. Ed has championed sustainable funding initiatives through the ASCA Access Pass and helped lead a dedicated team of parents committed to respectful collaboration and diverse perspectives in education.
I became an ASCA Director to help amplify underrepresented voices and to connect with others passionate about strengthening public education and school councils.
I live in Grande Prairie with my husband, Justin, our four wonderful children, and three dogs. We moved here in 2015 from a small farming town in southern Alberta. My own education journey included time in Colorado and California, as my family relocated due to my father's work. I earned my Unit Clerk Certification but found my true calling in advocacy and support work. I run a full time day home, providing childcare for five (5) families, and believe strongly in child-led play-based learning for early childhood and early elementary school.
In my community, I am Chair of the Northwest Regional Parent Advisory Committee (NWRPAC) to FSCD, Chair of the Patterson Neighbourhood Association, and Secretary (and past Chair) of the St. Patrick Catholic School Council. I also serve as the Assistant Director of Serenity Respite, Inc., where I support and advocate for families of children with disabilities. I also teach Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and am in the process of becoming a certified first aid instructor.
In my 'spare' time, I even drive charter buses for GPCSD sports tournaments!
I believe passionately in inclusive, accessible, and high-quality public education—education that equips our children to be successful in whatever path they choose, while also nurturing kindness and empathy. After years of school council involvement, I joined ASCA to help make its resources more accessible, amplify underrepresented voices, and support councils across Alberta.