Tanya Didluck brings both professional expertise and personal experience to her role as instructor and practicum supervisor in the Education Assistant program. With a Bachelor of Education and Early Childhood Education Diploma, Didluck previously taught in the Early Childhood Education & Development program and worked as an elementary school teacher with the Calgary Board of Education. As a parent of three children who attended Calgary schools, she combines professional knowledge with lived experience of education systems. Didluck believes in a strong focus on building relationships with students, which helps reinforce the importance of the EA students fostering positive relationships with the students they support at practicum. Didluck has been instrumental in leading the Education Assistant program through major transitions, including implementing competency-based education —a pedagogical shift that made the Education Assistant program the first truly competency-based program at the college. Recently, she welcomed the program's first international cohort of students in January 2026, reflecting her commitment to inclusive, globally-minded education. Her professional focus centers on competency-based program delivery, practicum supervision, and preparing EAs for diverse classroom environments. Proud of her program's innovations in education and delivery, Didluck offers expert commentary on competency-based learning models, Education Assistant preparation, and supporting international students in post-secondary education.