April 10, 2003

Excellence in Teaching Awards finalists selected

Edmonton ... In tribute to their outstanding contributions to education in , 128 teachers from across the province have been chosen as finalists for the 15th annual Excellence in Teaching Awards. Three of these finalists are in the running for the SMARTer Kids Foundation Innovative Use of Technology Award. "Great teachers do more than teach. They ignite a desire for learning and knowledge that will equip our young people for lifelong success," said Dr. Lyle Oberg, Minister of Learning. "These finalists are representative of the many teachers across Alberta whose commitment and innovative approaches to learning inspire students and colleagues." The 128 finalists will receive finalist award certificates, which will be presented to them at local ceremonies in their schools or communities. The finalists were chosen from 418 nominees by a selection committee of representatives of stakeholder groups and education partners in the Early Childhood Services (ECS) to Grade 12 learning community. Finalists for the Excellence in Teaching Awards demonstrated creativity, innovation and effectiveness in teaching. On May 10, 2003, a dinner and awards ceremony will be held in to present Excellence in Teaching Awards to 21 of Alberta's most outstanding teachers, one of whom will be awarded the SMARTer Kids Foundation Innovative Use of Technology Award. Recipients will be selected from the 128 finalists. "The Excellence in Teaching Awards are an important way to publicly recognize teachers who have demonstrated their dedication to education in this province," added Dr. Oberg. "Congratulations to all teachers for their hard work in the lives of students and I thank all Albertans for showing their appreciation by nominating these special teachers."

The 15th annual Excellence in Teaching Awards are presented by Alberta Learning with the support of The Document Company, XEROX, the Alberta School Boards Association, The Edmonton Journal, SMARTer Kids Foundation, and the Alberta Chambers of Commerce. -30- A list of finalists by community is attached. This announcement is available on the Web site at: http://www.learning.gov.ab.ca/news For more information contact: Mark Cooper - Learning Communications - (780) 427-0965 To be connected toll free dial 310-0000

Finalists for the 2003 Excellence In Teaching Awards Finalist School City

Gysler, Monika B. St. Martin de Porres High School Airdrie

Lee, Jeffrey Lloyd A. Big Valley School Big Valley

Forrest, Darlene Holy Family Academy Brooks

Pencoff, Jonathan James Dr. E. P. Scarlett Senior High School Calgary

Fitzsimmons, Michael St. Gregory School Calgary

Nardini, Paola St. Hubert School Calgary

Gelowitz, Crystal St. William Calgary

Menotti, Wilma Bishop Grandin High School Calgary

Braithwaite, Betty Calgary Academy Calgary

Redick, Leslie Roy Calgary Academy Calgary

Jasper, Marilee A. Chinook Park School Calgary

Schnell, Keith Chinook Park School Calgary

Andrews, Dax Bruce Earl Dr. E. P. Scarlett Senior High School Calgary

Vincent, Jacqueline Anne Ernest Morrow Junior High School Calgary

McKendrick, Patricia Father Lacombe High School Calgary

Howat, Derek George Wood Learning Centre Calgary

Stevens, Marlene Marie Lord Beaverbrook High School Calgary

Jones, Jeff Parkdale School Calgary

Speight, Michelle-Lee Parkdale School Calgary

Dickson, Brent Reginald Sherwood Community School Calgary

Wilson, Michael Sir Wilfred Laurier Jr. High School Calgary

MacIsaac, Joe St. Cyril Elementary & Junior High Calgary School

Schollaardt, Caroline Jean Trinity Christian School Calgary

Searle, Sandra Lynn Western High School Calgary

Pelleau, Raymonde Westgate Elementary School Calgary O'Connell, Elizabeth Elizabeth Rummel School Canmore

Wiebe, Patricia A. R. I. Baker Middle School Coaldale

Stafford, Tammie Joyce Evergreen Elementary School Drayton Brockway Valley

Wray, Shauna Duffield School Duffield

Belanger, Lois Edgerton Public School Edgerton

Kelly, Michele Amiskwaciy Academy Edmonton

Langevin, Darrell Amiskwaciy Academy Edmonton

Bilotta, Rosa Maria Anne Fitzgerald Catholic School Edmonton

Perras, Mary-Ann Sonia Anne Fitzgerald Catholic School Edmonton

Atamanczuk, Irene Mary Archbishop MacDonald High School Edmonton

Milan, Arthur Daniel Archbishop MacDonald High School Edmonton

Annala, Cindy Athlone Elementary School Edmonton

Sonnichsen, Bryan Athlone Elementary School Edmonton

Dugan, Peggy Avonmore School Edmonton

Petersen, Cindalee Avonmore School Edmonton

Weber, Nancy Belmead School Edmonton

Izio, Daria Bishop Savaryn Catholic School Edmonton

Giourmetakis, Brenda Bisset School Edmonton

Sader, Geoff Bisset School Edmonton

Simpson, Will Bisset School Edmonton

Filipski, Richard Blessed Kateri School Edmonton

Althouse, John Henry Cardinal Leger School Edmonton

Huculiak, Randy Robert Dept. of Lifelong Learning & Alternative Edmonton Education Services - AADAC

Lennon, Wai-Ling Leocadia Dovercourt School Edmonton

Yeaman, Angela Nichole Eastwood School Edmonton Prestash, Jennifer École Kenilworth School Edmonton

Radmanovich, Randy George École Kenilworth School Edmonton

Haddad, Salwa École Richard Secord School Edmonton

Fiorillo, Philip École St. Angela School Edmonton

Wilk, Michael Richard École St. Cecilia Junior High Edmonton

Beaudoin, Nicole Jeannette M. École St. Stanislaus School Edmonton

Smith, Mary-Frances Elmwood Elementary School Edmonton

Crump-Dumesnil, Elizabeth Good Shepherd Elementary School Edmonton

Swinkels, Amy Marie Good Shepherd Elementary School Edmonton

Kastelan, Kristina Michelle H.E. Beriault Catholic Junior High Edmonton

Aldridge, Joanne Denise Highlands School Edmonton

MacLean, Jennifer Holy Trinity High School Edmonton

Dunkley, Colleen Elaine J. H. Picard Edmonton

Potvin, Denis J. H. Picard Edmonton

Brandsma, Sidney Edmonton

Henkelman, Allan William LaPerle Elementary School Edmonton

Taylor, Larry LaPerle Elementary School Edmonton

Kiryluk, Teresa C. Louis St. Laurent Edmonton

Helland, Laurie Lymburn Edmonton

Crowell-Bour, Jane M.E. Lazerte High School Edmonton

Stevens-Porter, Judi Major-General Griesbach School Edmonton

Walls, Frank Major-General Griesbach School Edmonton

Joslin, Guy Stewart Malcolm Tweddle Edmonton

Johnson, Errol Valentine McNally High School Edmonton

Kelsey, Mary McNally High School Edmonton

Smarsh, Diane Gayle McNally High School Edmonton

Mack, Pamela Christy Mill Creek/Ritchie Edmonton Agrell-Smith, Jennifer Elise Mount Pleasant Elementary School Edmonton

Raymond, Heather Norwood School Edmonton

Kachman, Cheryl M. Old Scona Academic School Edmonton

Rudyk, Sherri Leah Oliver School Edmonton

Rivers, Tamara-Lynn Elizabeth Our Lady of Mount Carmel Edmonton

Bahry, Carol Our Lady of the Prairies Edmonton

McGill, MaryAnne Our Lady of the Prairies Edmonton

Maas, Daniel Our Lady of Victories Catholic Edmonton Elementary School

Medwid, Rebecca Parkdale Elementary/Junior High Edmonton

Johnson, B. Dee Parkview School Edmonton

Brusnyk, Brenda Richard Secord School Edmonton

Sieweke, Norman John Rideau Park School Edmonton

Wiens, Deanna Satoo Elementary School Edmonton

Motoska, Kimberly St. Elizabeth Catholic School Edmonton

Zydek, Michelle Katherine St. Elizabeth Seton Edmonton

Melnyk, Linda St. Francis of Assisi Edmonton

Tucker, Susanne St. Francis Xavier High School Edmonton

Sturdy, Judy St. Hilda Catholic Junior High School Edmonton

Delaney, Patrick John St. Joseph Catholic High School Edmonton

Hogan, Margaret E. St. Joseph Catholic High School Edmonton

Vandendooren, Leon Paul II St. Joseph Catholic High School Edmonton

Laniuk, Lana Lisa St. Lucy School Edmonton

McNeely, Paul St. Lucy School Edmonton

Olansky, Agnes Bridgit St. Lucy School Edmonton

Rajotte, Elaine St. Michael School Edmonton

Porter, Kyle James St. Patrick School Edmonton Konowalec, Diane St. Paul School Edmonton

McCluskey, Lisa Marie St. Paul School Edmonton

Zayac, David N. St. Rose Junior High School Edmonton

Wallace, Craig Strathcona Composite High School Edmonton

Goulet, Sharon Suzuki Charter School Edmonton

Witte, Natalie Victoria School of Performing and Visual Edmonton Arts

Undershultz, Kelly Lynn W. P. Wagner School of Science and Edmonton Technology

Anderson, John Westmount Junior High Edmonton

Antoniw, Fred Westmount Junior High Edmonton

Moczulski-Thompson, Linda Hussar School Hussar Kim

MacDonald, Joyce A. Leduc Composite High School Leduc

Jorgensen, Shirley Yvonne Storefront School Leduc

Williams, Patrick Winston Churchill High School Lethbridge

Siqueira, Terrence Nicholas Good Shepherd School Okotoks

Pickering, Lynn Aspen Heights Elementary School Red Deer

St. Germain, Brian Red Deer Remand Centre School Red Deer

Wowk, Cheryl M. Venture Middle School Program Red Deer

Macdonald, Allan Bruce Clover Bar Junior High Sherwood Park

Bauer, Bonnie Vermilion Elementary School Vermilion

Langner, Elida Viking School Viking

MacDougall, Patricia Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Wainwright

Coderre, Archie Wainwright High School Wainwright

Finalists for the 2003 SMARTer Kids Foundation Innovative Use of Technology Awards Finalist School City

Baldassarre, John Revelation Online Edmonton

McKinney, Dean Kevin St. Albert Catholic High School St. Albert

Hryciw, Bernard St. Gabriel Cyber School St. Albert

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