The Award program recognizes the outstanding contributions of Canada's history teachers, ranging from elementary grades through to secondary schools. The awards recognize Canadian teachers who inspire students to explore Canadian history in an interactive atmosphere. Recipients receive $2,500, a gold medal and a trip to the Award ceremony presided by the Governor General. Their respective schools receive a cash gift of $1,000.
Deadline extended to April 22, 2013!
Rules & criteria, and nomination form >>
Winning Elementary Teacher 2012
Jodie Lang, St. Paul’s Catholic School, Alliston (Grade 2)
Deadline for nominations forms is April 5, 2013
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The awards
recognize educators who excel at unlocking the potential of
Ontario's young people. Congratulations to OECTA teachers among the 2012 winners:
Sabrina Cicconi (née Spidalieri), Teacher, Monsignor Fraser College School (Isabella Campus), (Toronto Catholic District School Board)
Even though Sabrina Cicconi (née Spidalieri) is only a few years older than her students, she quickly earned their respect. Working at an adult alternative school with many at-risk students, she has rejuvenated their love for learning. Her creative teaching methods engage her students, resulting in dramatic improvements that inspire other staff at the school. Sabrina has also started a homework club, organized job fairs and leads a program that organizes teacher mentors to support students close to graduation — all while building on the diverse needs of her students.
Jennifer Petahtegoose, Teacher, St. Charles College, Sudbury (Sudbury Catholic District School Board)
Jennifer Petahtegoose is a respected leader and champion for Aboriginal culture. She established the first Native Studies program in her school board as well as her school's first Native Studies Student Club. By organizing projects around Aboriginal traditions like Mishomis and Nookomis day (grandfather and grandmother day), she connects students with the larger Aboriginal community and helps instill a sense of pride in their heritage. Committed to helping others, she also started the “Be the Change” campaign, with proceeds going to the Red Cross to benefit the community of Attawapiskat.
Lisa Williams, Teacher, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, Chatham (St. Clair Catholic District School Board)
Lisa Williams innovates and inspires by using technology and unique learning materials in her classroom. Her puppet “Ruthie” is just one example: students teach Ruthie to read, which in turn helps them practise their own reading skills. Lisa has sent Ruthie travelling throughout the local community and across the world. Through Ruthie's letters and pictures, students learn about different places and the people in their community. In addition to her teaching and work on school improvement plans, Lisa coaches the school's cross country, track and field, and dance teams.
Anna Maria Morris, Teacher, Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School, Stoney Creek (Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board)
After 48 years, Anna Maria Morris still exudes a passion for teaching. She is an exceptional educator, a mentor to new teachers and a creative inspiration to her students. Anna Maria is responsible for all the drama productions at her school, putting on as many as four each year. She also acts as a student council advisor and arrives at school early to help students prepare video morning announcements.
Who is
eligible for the Premier's Awards?
The awards are open to anyone who is employed by a publicly
funded school or board/authority in Ontario. You can nominate teachers,
support staff, principals and vice-principals, supervisory officers,
directors of education and many others.
Award
categories
There are eight different award categories, recognizing a range
of people and skills.
Teacher of the Year
New
Teacher of the Year
Early Childhood Educator of the Year
Excellent Support Staff
Excellence in Leadership
Team of the Year
Full-Day Kindergarten Team of the Year
Lifetime
Achievement
This annual awards program will recognize up to 10 ‘safe school teams’ that have done exceptional and innovative work in fostering a safe, inclusive and bullying preventive school environment. Every school across Ontario has a safe schools team that is responsible for school safety. Teams include a student, parent, teacher, non-teaching staff member, community partner and the principal.
Congratulations to the OECTA 2012-13 award recipients
Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School – Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board
Denis Morris Catholic High School – Niagara Catholic District School Board
St. Joseph Secondary School – Mississauga – Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board
St Marguerite d'Youville Catholic Secondary School – Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board
St. Michael Catholic High School – Niagara Falls – Niagara Catholic District School Board
St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School – Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board
- St. Ursula Catholic School – Toronto Catholic District School Board
Anyone in the school community can nominate a safe schools team for a Premier's Award, but a safe schools team can also nominate itself.
Nomination deadline is February 22, 2013
For more information and nomination forms, visit www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/award.html
Nomination deadline March 31, 2013
Nominate a special teacher who played a critical role in your child's life!Go to http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/pmate-ppmee.nsf/eng/home
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