Amy Kraft

Amy Kraft is a current resident of Fort Chipewyan and previously taught at Athabasca Delta Community School. She started her teaching career as a substitute teacher for the Battle River School Division (BRSD) in 2010. After four years, Amy moved to a temporary teaching position at Tofield School (Gr. 5-12) in 2015. Her Fort Chipewyan adventure began in 2016 when she accepted a position at ADCS as a teacher for Grade 5, Grade 6 physical education and Grade 8 and 9 social studies. Three years later, Amy moved back to the Edmonton area and taught Grade 5 at Barrhead Elementary School (K-6). From there, she embarked on another teaching adventure as an elementary generalist for Menno Simmons Community School (K-12) in Cleardale, Alberta. Since 2021, Amy has been teaching Grade 9 and 10 at the Fort Chipewyan Community High School (Gr. 10-12). She has participated in various local cultural events and developed relationships with the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Mikisew Cree First Nation and Fort Chipewyan Métis Association.

Amy earned a Bachelor of Education After Degree from the University of Alberta in 2010. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts, History and English from the University of Alberta, Augustana Faculty. Amy recently achieved certification in Leadership Qualification Standards, Education from the University of Calgary.

"I am excited to join Parkland School Division in Fort Chipewyan. This is the beginning of a new partnership with a community that has taught me so much throughout my time here. I look forward to continuing to educate and work with students, families, and community members in Fort Chipewyan while continuing to learn and grow within my new administrative role.”