ARCHIVED—Awards for Teaching Excellence - 2009 Recipients List
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| Province or territory and type of award |
School community | Teacher community | Name of school | Name of teacher | Grades and subjects taught | Highlights |
| Alberta Certificate of Excellence |
Fort McKay | Fort McKay | Fort McKay School | Casey Brown | Kindergarten to Grade 8 | By putting kids first, teacher-principal strives to meet students’ educational, emotional and physical needs, and ensure students are ready to learn |
| Alberta Certificate of Excellence |
Calgary | Calgary | Harold W. Riley Elementary School* | Daniel Buchanan | Grades 4, 5 and 6 | Elementary teacher uses technology and other innovative means to give young students new ways of learning and expressing themselves |
| Alberta Certificate of Excellence |
Calgary | Calgary | Tom Baines School | Rob Dougherty | Drama, Performing Arts and Explorations in Film in grades 7, 8 and 9 | Life-long enthusiast for arts and culture, and volunteering gives students a chance to lead and collaborate on film and theatre productions and raise funds for charity |
| Alberta Certificate of Excellence |
Red Deer | Red Deer | Poplar Ridge Elementary School | Wayne Phillips | Grade 3 | Grade 3 teacher inspires young students to think ahead to their working life through challenging assignments and classroom jobs |
| Alberta Certificate of Achievement |
Rocky Mountain House | Rocky Mountain House | O’Chiese First Nation School | Crystal Clark | Grade 6 | Role model, mentor and educator, Métis teacher shows students how their identity and passions are life-long strengths |
| Alberta Certificate of Achievement |
Edmonton | Edmonton Sherwood Park Edmonton |
Hardisty School | Kym Francis Scott Markine Kristi Specht |
Technology team for grades 7 to 9 | Teaching team encourages students to use technology to enhance their learning and demonstrate their understanding of concepts and subject matter |
| Alberta Certificate of Achievement |
Edmonton | Edmonton Calgary |
Argyll Centre | James Kelso Marilyn McKnight |
Grade 7 | Teaching duo work with students and families to chart a course for learning, helping them choose the optimal location, direction and environment for their education |
| Alberta Certificate of Achievement |
Calgary | Calgary | Calgary Science School | Neil Stephenson | Humanities in Grade 7 | Teacher’s innovative and enquiry-based approach to teaching the humanities is a perfect fit at science-focused school |
| Alberta Certificate of Achievement |
Cold Lake | Cold Lake | Elizabeth School | Kathryn Walmsley | Grade 3 | Teacher engages and enlists parents as supports for students and as advocates for education who reach out to the community |
| Alberta Certificate of Achievement |
Calgary | Calgary | West View School | Donald Winchester | Career and technology studies in grades 9 to 12 | Teacher uses technology and project work to engage and inspire transient population of young offenders to plan for the future |
| British Columbia Certificate of Excellence |
Surrey | Surrey | Sullivan Heights Secondary School | Marc Pelech | Visual Arts and Media Arts in grades 8 to 12 | Art students use the city as their canvas and the Internet as their gallery thanks to teacher’s unflagging efforts to build partnerships and capitalize on technology |
| British Columbia Certificate of Excellence |
Vancouver | Vancouver | Vancouver Technical Secondary School | Shirley Turner | Science, chemistry and physics in grades 8 to 12 | Teacher champions science for students of all abilities and enhances advanced academic programs with outdoor adventure and community service |
| British Columbia Certificate of Achievement |
Vancouver | North Vancouver | Eric Hamber Secondary School | Robert Arkiletian | Computer programming and physics in grades 10 to 12 | Teacher’s innovative classroom management software has transformed teaching and learning at Vancouver school and around world |
| British Columbia Certificate of Achievement |
Surrey | Surrey | Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School | Anissa Kermode | Career Education, Grad Transitions, Secondary School Apprenticeship in grades 8 to 12 | Teacher stands behind students as they prepare to move on to higher education and the working world, giving them the skills and resources they need to succeed |
| British Columbia Certificate of Achievement |
Vancouver | Richmond | Kitsilano Secondary School | Rainer Mehl | Animation, Graphic Arts, Photography, Grad Transitions in Grades 9 to 12 | Passionate photographer builds on his experience to bring practical and experience-based teaching to his classroom |
| British Columbia Certificate of Achievement |
Kamloops | Knutsford | Arthur Hatton Elementary School | Wes Mueller | Grades 6 and 7 | Elementary teacher demystifies information and communications technology to engage students |
| British Columbia Certificate of Achievement |
Burnaby | Coquitlam | Burnaby Mountain Secondary School | Richard Ryant | Math in grades 9 to 12 | Non-traditional activities in teacher’s math classes—singing, creating posters, telling jokes—spur students on to success |
| Manitoba Certificate of Excellence |
Steinbach | Steinbach | Steinbach Regional Secondary School | Christopher Koop | Media studies in grades 11 and 12 | Media studies teacher looks beyond academics to help students become well-rounded individuals, and cheers on their every success—sometimes in a superhero costume |
| Manitoba Certificate of Excellence |
Portage La Prairie | Portage La Prairie | Portage Collegiate Institute | James Kostuchuk | World History, History of Rock and Roll, Drama and Archive in grades 11 and 12 | Under teacher’s expert guidance, history students don’t just learn about history, they do it—recording, analyzing and archiving the past |
| Manitoba Certificate of Achievement |
Winnipeg | Winnipeg | Angus McKay School | Michelle Lee | Grade 6 | Connecting with parents, businesses and the community, and focusing on professional development keeps this teacher at the top of her game |
| Manitoba Certificate of Achievement |
St. Norbert | Winnipeg | Parc La Salle School | Joan MacKenzie | Language arts, French, science and computer in Grade 2 | Teacher encourages young learners to try harder, dream bigger and live beyond themselves as responsible global citizens |
| Manitoba Certificate of Achievement |
Ste. Anne | Ste. Anne | Ste. Anne Collegiate | Peter Slobodzian | Apprenticeship, Career Development in grades 9 to 12 | To keep students engaged and in school, this educator takes students outside the school and traditional school structure to provide opportunities to learn and grow |
| New Brunswick Certificate of Achievement |
Bristol | Florenceville | Carleton North High School | Susan Galbraith | Visual and graphic arts in grades 10 to 12 | Teacher gives students individual space and opportunities to learn and work on the go, while partnering with the community and business to enhance her arts programs |
| Newfoundland and Labrador Certificate of Excellence |
Churchill Falls | Churchill Falls | Eric G. Lambert School | Ronald Blair | History, physical education and French in grades 7 to 12 | “Jack-of-all-trades” adapts his teaching to any curve thrown at him and interacts respectfully with students to give them confidence and help them express themselves |
| Newfoundland and Labrador Certificate of Achievement |
St. John’s | Paradise | Bishops College | Bonnie Campbell | English language arts in grades 10 to 12 | English teacher explores language and literature in myriad imaginative ways: filmmaking, video and computer technology, clubs, trips and projects |
| Newfoundland and Labrador Certificate of Achievement |
Grand Falls-Windsor | Grand Falls-Windsor | Exploits Valley High School | Byron Hiscock | Level I and II math | A safe and stimulating learning environment, infused with humour and adapted to various learning styles, helps this teacher’s students succeed in math |
| Northwest Territories Certificate of Excellence |
Yellowknife | Yellowknife | K’àlemì Dene School, The Community School of Ndilo | Eileen Erasmus | Grades 9 to 12 in an alternative high school setting | Teacher honours Aboriginal students’ heritage and works with them in their community to help them find their place in the world |
| Nova Scotia Certificate of Excellence |
Windsor | Windsor | Avon View High School | Steven Van Zoost | Film and video, Advanced English, Theory of Knowledge (International Baccalaureate) in grades 11 and 12 | Pathfinder in integrating technology into the curriculum emphasizes student collaboration and prepares young people for careers in the 21st century economy |
| Nova Scotia Certificate of Achievement |
Sydney Mines | North Sydney | Memorial Composite High School | Kent Brewer | Grade 11 and 12 electrical construction | Electrical construction teacher stresses the high standards for safety and work quality that students will be expected to meet in the workplace |
| Nova Scotia Certificate of Achievement |
Dartmouth | Dartmouth | Prince Arthur Junior High School | Michael Diabo | Instrumental music and band in grades 7 to 9 | Music teacher leads bands on “world tour” of local elementary schools to connect students to the community and immerse them in its diversity |
| Nova Scotia Certificate of Achievement |
Wolfville | Kentville | Horton High School | Jason Fuller | Advance Placement, advanced and regular stream biology in grades 11 and 12 | Teacher capitalized on new technology to augment biology instruction for advanced students at his school and extend it to students across the region that would not otherwise have access |
| Nova Scotia Certificate of Achievement |
Thorburn | Merigomish Thorburn |
Thorburn Consolidated School | Shelley MacDonald Carla MacEachern |
Grades 4 and 5 | Teaching team introduced laptop technology with wireless access to all students and integrated it into all aspects of the curriculum |
| Ontario Certificate of Excellence |
North Bay | North Bay | Nbisiing Secondary School | Muriel Sawyer | Ojibwe language in grades 9 to 12 | Language lover uses imaginative techniques to teach new generation a dialect of the Ojibwe language and to be living examples of Ojibwe culture |
| Ontario Certificate of Excellence |
London | London | W.D. Sutton School (Raoul Wallenberg Centre) | Ron Vandecasteele | Grades 7 to 12 in a residential school setting | Young men in residential treatment are inspired to re-engage in the regular school system and set goals for life, thanks to teacher’s caring and innovative approach |
| Ontario Certificate of Achievement |
Essex | Kerwood | Essex District High School | Jennifer Alexander | English in grades 9, 11 and 12 | Using English literature, from both the past and today, teacher helps students see how they can make a difference in the world |
| Ontario Certificate of Achievement |
Thornhill | Thornhill | Thornhill Secondary School | Nathalie Campbell Rudner | Grade 10 science | Teacher uses technology to open up possibilities for student learning and help them to become full participants in their education |
| Ontario Certificate of Achievement |
Markham | Newmarket Markham Markham |
Markville Secondary School | Adrienne Chong Rob Cotey Mark Melnyk |
Canadian and world history, world politics and world religions in grades 10 to 12 | Teaching team gives students a voice while equipping them with the knowledge to become responsible and active citizens both in the school community and the world |
| Ontario Certificate of Achievement |
Bradford | Bradford | W. H. Day Elementary School | Katie Kemp | Grades 7 and 8 | Special education coordinator works with students of widely differing abilities to help them succeed not only in elementary school but in high school and beyond |
| Ontario Certificate of Achievement |
Plantagenet | Clarence Creek | École secondaire catholique de Plantagenet | Nicolas Lacelle | Grades 9 to 12, drama | His contagious passion for theatre makes him an extraordinary teacher who selflessly gives of himself. |
| Ontario Certificate of Achievement |
Windsor | Windsor | J. S. Stellar Leadership Academy | Judy Spadafora | Grade 5 | Teacher gives all students equal opportunity to learn at a level that suits them and encourages them to reach their potential |
| Prince Edward Island Certificate of Achievement |
Summerside | Summerside | Three Oaks Senior High School | Susan England | English and ancient history in grades 10 to 12 | Teacher breathes life into the pages of literature and history through group work, creative projects, dramatic presentations, guest speakers and field trips |
| Prince Edward Island Certificate of Achievement |
Charlottetown | Charlottetown | Charlottetown Rural High School | Patricia Shields | Grade 10 science and Grade 12 biology | Science teacher capitalizes on new technology to create opportunities for students to collaborate and to give instant feedback and assessment |
| Quebec Certificate of Excellence |
Saint-Tite | Trois-Rivières | École secondaire Paul-le-Jeune | Jean-Pierre Frigon | History and Economic Life in Secondary 5 | Shapes tomorrow’s decision-makers by teaching them that History is a stepping stone towards the future. |
| Quebec Certificate of Excellence |
Montréal | Montréal | Lester B. Pearson High School | Michael Sweet | English langauge arts in Secondary 3 and 4 (grades 9 and 10) | Tireless educator gives students real-life experiences and purpose through high-quality and high-profile publishing projects |
Quebec Certificate of Achievement |
Montréal | Montréal | Coronation Elementary School | Patrick Charland | French and science in cycles II (grades 3 and 4) and III (grades 5 and 6) | Introduces young learners to French culture and language in a home-like learning environment that sets students, many of whom are new Canadians, at ease |
| Quebec Certificate of Achievement |
Sherbrooke | Sherbrooke | Collège Mont Notre-Dame | Daniel Coulombe | Secondary 1 to 5, international bachelor’s degree | Profession: teacher, champion of good citizenship, uniter, designer of academic tools, lecturer, pioneer. |
| Quebec Certificate of Achievement |
Laval | Montréal | Collège Letendre | Evelyne Lussier | Secondary 5, French | Trained the writing team of the student paper (La Jazette), which won of a Concours québécois en entreprenariat (Quebec entrepreneurship competition) award. |
| Quebec Certificate of Achievement |
Québec | Québec | Externat Saint Jean-Eudes | Élizabeth Veilleux | Secondary 3, mathematics, science and technology | Enthusiastically and effectively led his students to enter Expo-sciences, Quebec’s top science competition. |
| Quebec Certificate of Achievement |
Béloeil | Ste-Julie | École Le Tournesol | Gisèle Viau | Grade 5, general instruction | Has enabled his kids to travel the world through projects such as student exchanges with kids from other continents. |
| Saskatchewan Certificate of Achievement |
Saskatoon | Saskatoon | Georges Vanier Catholic School | Monique Martin | Visual arts in Kindergarten to Grade 8 | Students from all over city to attend school are drawn to teacher’s visual arts classes in which they learn not only technique but how to be ambassadors for art and for the school |
* Closed June 2009, Teacher now at Simon Fraser School (as of September 2009)