Outdoor Education Teacher YYC | President - ATA Specialist Council GEOEC | Outdoor Council of Canada Executive | Coach | Mentor | Family Always Comes First |
Joined July 2009
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I’ve been watching students cook pancakes in the backcountry for many years now… and somewhere between burnt batter and a perfect flip, something clicks.
More than just breakfast.
The Pancake Theory 🥞
Check out my latest blog post for my theory ⬇️
courtrustemeyer.com/blog/the…
Extremely humbled to be recognized as an honourable mention for the 2025 Edward Burtynsky Award for Teaching Excellence in Environmental Education from @naturalcuriosityed
Proud to be an educator w/@yycbedu & @geoec
naturalcuriosity.ca/post/cou…
Court Rustemeyer retweeted
.@Rusty1122, one of our inspiring alumni, just returned from a transformative journey to Antarctica as part of @NatGeoEducation's Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship. His experiences offer incredible insights into environmental education & global exploration.
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Thank you @CBC Eyeopener for the space to share my upcoming adventure to Antartica.
Also a big thank you to @NatGeo and @LindbladExp for my once in a lifetime adventure ahead!
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@yyCBEdu @GEOEC @albertateachers
Mentorship in the Wild launches today! 🌲
A journey through mentorship, leadership & learning from the land — years in the making.
Available now worldwide in eBook, paperback & hardcover.
🔗 courtrustemeyer.com
Big news! 🌲📖
After years of trail lessons, stories, and reflection, I’m thrilled to finally share that in 30 days I’m launching my first book: Mentorship in the Wild.
October 24th!
Stay tuned for pre sales and more details
#MentorshipInTheWild #OutdoorEducation #BookLaunch
Honored to be featured in the @albertateachers ATA News! 🌿
Grateful for the chance to share my passion for outdoor & environmental education.
@InsideNatGeo @LindbladExp @yyCBEdu
Read the article here:
teachers.ab.ca/news/calgary-…
Like many Alberta teachers, I feel both the excitement of new beginnings and the uncertainty of what lies ahead. Still, I believe that adventure—whether in the outdoors or in the classroom—teaches us resilience, courage, and hope.
courtrustemeyer.com/blog/new…
As my students graduate, I’ve been reflecting on the journey we’ve taken together this year — the trails, the tough weather, the laughter, the leadership. They didn’t just complete a program. They became part of something much bigger.
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Our year-long journey ended with 11 unforgettable days on BC’s Sunshine Coast. 🌲🥾 ⛺️🏔️☀️
From rain to sunshine, these students showed resilience, leadership & heart. More than an expedition—this was a celebration of growth. So proud.
#OutdoorEd #MasseyODL #NatureAsTeacher
As I prepare for our annual 12 day, west coast adventure with Grade 8 students, it reminds me that we all get nervous, anxious and extremely excited-even the leaders too! Can't wait to hit the trail 🥾 ⛰️ ⛺
#outdoorleadership #lifehappensoutdoors
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Just had the pleasure of joining Episode 107 of the Schurtz and Ties podcast! 🎙️
We talked outdoor education, mentorship, and how 5 minutes outside can change a student’s day. 🌲
🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/5XT…
#OutdoorEd #EducationLeadership #SchurtzAndTies
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What a weekend at the @takemeoutside Outdoor Learning Conference!
Honoured to present my TED Talk-style session Mentorship in the Wild and lead some awesome workshops.
Huge thanks to @takemeoutside, @eecomcanada, @outdoorlearningstore & @geoec!
I’m honoured to share that I’ve been selected as a 2025 Grosvenor Teacher Fellow with @NatGeoEducation & @LindbladExp!
I’ll be heading to Antarctica later this year — and I can’t wait to bring the learning back to my students, school, & community.
#NatGeoEd #GTF2025
Thank you #uLead2025! Sharing Grounded Leadership with 100+ school leaders from around the world was powerful. May we keep leading with presence, authenticity & connection—to self, others & the land. Let’s keep learning from the trails & each other. #LeadWithPurpose #GlobalEd
I'm excited to speak at uLead2025 - The Summit of Educational Leadership next week!
Come check out my session title -
"Grounded Leadership: Building Resilient School Communities Through Outdoor and Nature-Based Practices"
ulead2025.sched.com/event/f4… @uLeadconference @GEOEC
Gr 9 SnowCaving.
Watching them push their limits, embrace discomfort, & lean on each other was a reminder of why I do this work.
Outdoor Ed isn’t just about survival skills—it’s about resilience, leadership, & shared moments that shape who we become.
Proud. Grateful. Inspired.
Today was a crazy POW day!
Snow for days in the mountains as the Grade 8s adventured in Snowshoe!
Thanks for the great day! ❄️🏔️🐕🦺
#albertaparks #snowshoeing❄️
Felt like a Spring Ski today but great to get outside! The grade 9s had a blast today in KCountry❄️⛷️🏔️
@takemeoutside @yyCBEdu @albertateachers @Albertaparks
