Why are Special Area Groups of Educators (SAGE) important? Connecting with colleagues and choosing the PD that will help you learn about new trends and strategies in education are just some of the benefits of attending a conference. Join Elizabeth Bourbonniere, the President of the Manitoba Association of Teachers of English as she unpacks how her professional learning has been enhanced by her involvement in MATE. Also, Elizabeth will share some of this year's conference highlights. Who knows, you might be the teacher who inspires the next Slam Poet or Winnipeg's next Poet Laureate!