May 1, 2015
Manitoba Government Recognizes Outstanding Achievement by Manitoba Educators
– – –Instilling a Love of Learning, Building a Better Future for Young Manitobans: Minister Allum
Eight Manitoba educators have received the Manitoba’s Celebration of Excellence in Teaching – Minister’s Awards, recognizing innovative and effective teaching practices that have had a profound impact on student learning, Education and Advanced Learning Minister James Allum announced today.
“This prestigious award recognizes outstanding educators who work tirelessly to inspire their students and instil a lifelong love of learning,” said Minister Allum. “Through their hard work and dedication, these educators are helping to create tomorrow’s leaders and build a better future for young Manitobans.”
Award recipients include:
- Teaching Excellence – Early Years: Curt McKinnon, Stevenson-Britannia School, St. James-Assiniboia School Division;
- Teaching Excellence – Middle Years: Alyssa Herkert, École Tuxedo Park, Pembina Trails School Division;
- Teaching Excellence – Senior Years: Rachel Mitchell, University College of the North Adult Learning Centre;
- Outstanding New Teacher: Brittany Melnyk, O’Kelly School, Brandon School Division;
- Team Collaboration: Melanie Cote, Janet Hammersley and Gordon Patton, Kelsey Learning Centre, Kelsey School Division; and
- Outstanding School Leader: Marc Poirier, ÉcoleMarie-Anne-Gaboury, Louis Riel School Division.
“Our government values the hard work that thousands of educators across Manitoba do every day for our students. Their dedication continues to build a strong future in our province,” Minister Allum added.
The minister’s awards were initiated in 2006. Award recipients can be nominated by students, parents/guardians, fellow teachers, school and school division administrators and school trustees. Each award winner receives a certificate of recognition and a $500 cash award.
For more information on the awards, visit www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/excellence.
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