April 10, 2003
Excellence in Teaching Awards finalists selected
Edmonton ... In tribute to their outstanding contributions to education in Alberta, 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 Edmonton 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 Canada 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 Jasper Place High School 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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