Hi, my name is Kelli Giebelhaus, and I am excited to begin my 18th year at St. Mary’s. My husband, Curtis, and I are both proud to call the Vegreville area home, and we feel truly blessed to raise our family in this wonderful community.
As a teacher and Collaborative Response Coordinator, I am passionate about supporting and enhancing the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being of our students. My Master’s research focused on aligning student well-being with curriculum, and this work continues to guide my practice every day. I am proud to serve as our school’s English Department Head, where I teach a variety of language arts courses to junior and senior high students. I am actively involved with Alberta Education as a contributor to diploma and PAT marking, as well as assessment development. Additionally, I also serve as our school’s English Language Learners lead, supporting students in developing language proficiency and confidence. You might even find me in the kitchen, teaching junior high students in the Foods Lab!
As a lifelong learner, I am currently a member of our division’s Aspiring Leaders cohort, intentionally working to strengthen the connection between faith and learning opportunities for both students and staff. Beyond the classroom, I am a Co-Grad Coordinator alongside Margaret Michaelchuk—a role we have proudly shared for 13 years. Outside of school, you might catch me on a spin bike, either riding or teaching at our local studio Heyday, waiting in the lobby of VSB Dance Studio, or vibing to late 90s music while I experiment with new recipes at home.
I look forward to working with you and thank you for the privilege of partnering in your child’s education. Wishing you a blessed and successful school year!