The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education, are today recognizing and congratulating two teachers who received the Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence, and three teachers being recognized with certificates of achievements.
Margaret Reha-Taylor and Jill Rose, both teachers at Waterford Valley High in St. John’s, are the 2023 recipients of a Certificate of Excellence for their Mentoring Initiative project. They created and launched an initiative that provides students with more opportunities to work on projects they are deeply passionate about. Passion projects promote curiosity and are inquiry-based, a chance to self-direct learning and develop life-long skills.
Lisa Watts Cobb and Roxanne Penney, both educators at Beachy Cove Elementary in Portugal Cove – St. Philip’s, were recognized with a Certificate of Achievement for their dedication to develop reading and writing skills with all students at their school while creating an enriching learning experience for everyone and the community as a whole.
Heidi Kavanagh, a teacher at Holy Trinity High School in Torbay, received a Certificate of Achievement in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) for her “Hands on, Minds on” engagement through science by connecting science with direct experience and reflection to transmit knowledge, develop skills, strengthen values and develop capacity to contribute to the community.
The Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence honour teachers across Canada for their remarkable achievements in education and for their commitment to preparing students for a digital and innovation-based economy. These awards have honoured exceptional elementary and secondary school teachers in all disciplines since 1994, with over 1,600 teachers honoured to date.
A complete list of award recipients and bios can be found here.
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“Educators in Newfoundland and Labrador always put their students first and find innovative ways to ensure they receive a quality education in the classroom. I congratulate this year’s recipients of the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence on receiving this honour, and applaud their creativity and commitment to education.”
Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“Congratulations to this year’s recipients for their dedication and commitment to students in our province. As teachers, you have an integral role in shaping their minds and providing encouragement every day to children and young adults, who are the future leaders of our province.”
Krista Lynn Howell
Minister of Education
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Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence and Teaching Excellence in STEM
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