Thursday, April 1, 2010
2010 EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD NOMINEES
Congratulations to the 30 district teachers and five principals who are among the 136 semi-finalists of the 2010 Excellence in Teaching Awards announced by Alberta Education. The semi-finalists were selected from 338 eligible nominations and can access up to $1,500 for professional development. In addition, all semi-finalists in Northern Alberta will attend a regional celebration on April 20 at the Fairmont Hotel MacDonald. Trustees will also honour all semi-finalists at a Board event on April 29; however, the province will announce the 23 award recipients in a release on May 20.
From the 136 semi-finalists, 20 teachers will receive a provincial Excellence in Teaching Award and will be able to access up to $4,000 for professional development. The three recipients of the SMARTer Kids Foundation Innovative Use of Technology Award will receive a comprehensive technology package, which includes a SMART board. Alberta Education will honour the 2010 award recipients at a dinner and ceremony in Calgary on May 29.
The district semi-finalists are:
Leanne Arthur, Centre High Campus
Pat Baker, Harry Ainlay School
Ken LeLacheur, Eastwood School
Kerry Faber, Ekota School
Greg Kushnir, Ellerslie Campus
Colleen Marshall, George H. Luck School
David Albert Vinge, George P. Nicholson School
Al Lowrie, Hardisty School
Lloyd Bloomfield, Harry Ainlay School
Vessela Ourdeva, Harry Ainlay School
Monica Bufu, Hillcrest School
Jorge Vargas, Jasper Place High School
David Devin, Killarney School
Lisa Epp, Killarney School
Francisco Gaviria, Killarney School
Betty Radford, Lansdowne School
Eduardo Charpentier, M.E. LaZerte School
Joe Garreck, M.E. LaZerte School
Janet Koehler, M.E. LaZerte School
Amber Krause, M.E. LaZerte School
Lisa Richter, M.E. LaZerte School
Darrell Sumyk, M.E. LaZerte School
Kim Marcinek, McNally School
Bob Shulko, Michael A. Kostek School
Tami Dowler-Coltman, Mount Royal/Virginia Park Campus
Sherri Ritchie, Queen Elizabeth School
Tracy Gerun, Strathcona School
Craig Harle, Strathcona School
Robin Hill, Strathcona School
Karla Loberg, Thorncliffe School
Charlene Clarke-Todoruk, W.P. Wagner School
Jennifer Crumpton, W.P. Wagner School
Stacey Mabey, W.P. Wagner School
The 2010 SMARTer Kids Innovative Use of Technology Awards semi-finalists are:
Lisa Beebe, Queen Elizabeth School
Sam Filice, Centre High Campus
Edmonton Public Schools is helping to shape the future in every one of our classrooms. We’re focused on ensuring each student learns to their full potential and develops the ability, passion and imagination to pursue their dreams and contribute to their community.
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