Congratulations to our Excellent Teachers

Education and Advanced Learning Minister James Allum, with the recipients of the 2013 14 Celebration of Excellence in Teaching awards. The awards were presented today at a special ceremony at the Legislative Building

 

April 10, 2014

MANITOBA EDUCATORS RECOGNIZED FOR CREATIVITY, INNOVATION, EFFECTIVENESS

Education and Advanced Learning Minister James Allum today announced the recipients of the 2013‑14 Celebration of Excellence in Teaching awards.
“Teachers have dedicated their lives to educating and inspiring students,” said Minister Allum.  “It’s important to recognize the work they do and show appreciation for those who prepare our young people to achieve great things in life.”
This year’s recipients are:

• teaching excellence – early years:

      Andrea Maxwell, Centennial School, Sunrise School Division;

• teaching excellence – middle years:

      Jason Nadeau, McCreary School, Turtle River School Division;

• teaching excellence – senior years:

      Donald Nikkel, Lundar School, Lakeshore School Division;

• outstanding new teacher:

      Lauren Marshall, Lundar School, Lakeshore School Division;

• team collaboration:

      Angela Bowley, Jacqueline Burrough and Shelley Lowes, Birtle Collegiate, Park West        School Division; and

• outstanding school leader:

      Moyra Vallelly, Southwood Elementary, Garden Valley School Division.
“The recipients of these awards are passionate about learning and I’m pleased to recognize their commitment to their students, schools and profession,” said Minister Allum.  “They exemplify outstanding teaching and professionalism within and outside the classroom, and are well-deserving of this honour.”
The awards were presented today at a special ceremony at the Legislative Building.  Each recipient will receive a certificate of recognition and a $500 cash award.  The recipients’ schools will also receive $500 for projects or equipment.

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