Twenty-three outstanding Alberta teachers and principals have received 2008 Excellence in Teaching Awards.
The recipients, nominated by the public and their peers, were honoured in Calgary on May 10. The awards recognize outstanding teaching ability and classroom leadership. "These awards reflect our great appreciation for the teaching profession," said Minister of Education Dave Hancock. "The Excellence in Teaching Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the talents of some of our finest teachers and to consider the importance and value of a world-class education."
Finalists were chosen from 334 eligible nominees. Twenty teachers received a Provincial Excellence in Teaching Award and three teachers received a SMARTer Kids Foundation Innovative Use of Technology Award.
"Teachers are some of the most important people in our children’s lives. They are role models and mentors who open minds and ignite passions," said Hancock. "I am proud to recognize these 23 inspirational educators who have done exemplary work with their students in everything from encouraging critical thinking to improving literacy."
Alberta Education hosted the 20th Annual Excellence in Teaching Awards with support from the Alberta Teachers’ Association, Alberta School Councils’ Association, Alberta School Boards Association, Edmonton Journal and SMARTer Kids Foundation.
Nomination forms for the 2009 Excellence in Teaching Awards will be available this fall.
2008 Provincial Excellence in Teaching Awards Finalists
Lorna Adrian, Claresholm Elementary School, Claresholm
Lindsey Bates, J.R. Robson High School, Vermilion
Jeff Boddez, St. Clement Catholic Elementary Junior High School, Edmonton
Simmee Chung, George P. Nicholson School, Edmonton
Lorelei Crawford, Bowness Senior High School, Calgary
John Davidson, Bow Valley High School, Cochrane
Myrna Dembicki, Coalhurst Elementary School, Coalhurst
Azmina Dewji, Stratford Elementary Junior High School, Edmonton
Annabel Duncan-Webb, Westmount School, Edmonton
Justin Flunder, St. Martin de Porres School, Red Deer
Mark Haak, W.P. Wagner School of Science and Technology, Edmonton
Helen Hammel, Olds Koinonia Christian School, Olds
Bill Holmes, Cayley School, Cayley
Joan Kaupp, St. Louis School, Medicine Hat
Sheila Klein, Exshaw School, Exshaw
Catherine Knudskov, Ponoka Alternative Supports School, Ponoka
Brenda Mulder, Londonderry School, Edmonton
Julian Pacholik, M.E. La-Zerte High School, Edmonton
Brant Parker, University Elementary School, Calgary
Peter Weeks, Botha School, Botha
2008 SMARTer Kids Innovative Use of Technology Awards Finalists
Daniel Bado, Gerard Redmond Community Catholic School, Hinton
Kelli Holden, Millgrove School, Spruce Grove
Brenda Stumbur, Millgrove School, Spruce Grove
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