Prime Minister Awards for Teaching Excellence

Province and Type of Award	School Community	Teacher Community	School	Teacher	Subjects Taught	Headline
Newfoundland Certificate of Excellence	Mount Pearl	St. John’s	O'Donel High School	Clarence Button	Biology, science, cooperative education, computer technology	Science and technology students show outstanding participation, skills and achievement
	St. John’s	St. John’s	Bishops College	Claire Frankel-Salama	French immersion, economics and history (in French), Spanish	Technology enhances modern languages program to benefit of students and teachers
	St. John’s	St. John’s	Holy Heart of Mary Regional High School	Susan Quinn	Music	Vibrant music program challenges students of all abilities and alumni
Certificate of Achievement	Corner Brook	Corner Brook	Herdman Collegiate	Fred Carberry	Physical education	Wide-ranging phys. ed. program encourages students to develop a healthy, productive lifestyle
	Mount Pearl	Mount Pearl	Mount Pearl Senior High	Joanne Sparkes	Mathematics	Teacher promotes mathematics excellence through school, community and provincial competitions
	St. John’s	Portugal Cove	Holy Heart of Mary Regional High School	Sharon Brennan	Biology	Students work together and in the field to develop skills for higher learning and life
	St. John’s	St. John’s	Macdonald Drive Junior High School	Peggy March	Social studies	Innovative study units bring geography to life
Nova Scotia Certificate of Excellence	Milford	Lake Fletcher	Hants East Rural High School	David Pilmer	Mathematics	Leader in professional and curriculum development enhances mathematics teaching province-wide
Certificate of Achievement	Florence	Sydney Mines	Dr. T. L. Sullivan Junior High School	Catherine Viva	English, Learning Strategies	Active participation ensures special needs students gains skills and confidence
New Brunswick Certificate of Achievement	Petitcodiac	Moncton	Petitcodiac Regional School	Paul Sweezey	English, writing, theatre arts	English and theatre students develop personal portfolios of poems, stories and scripts
Quebec Certificate of Excellence	Magog	Canton de Magog	École Sainte-Marguerite	Hugues Émond	Grade 6, all subjects	The Virtual Class lets students work together to solve problems and publish finished projects
	Saint-Basile-le-Grand	Saint-Bruno	École de la Mosaïque	Lucie Laroche-Tétrault	Grade 6, all subjects	Grade 6 students publish award-winning newspaper and create imaginary worlds
Certificate of Achievement	Côte St. Luc	Montréal	Hebrew Academy	Marguerite Fewkes	Human biology, physical science, physics, advanced chemistry	Inspiring teacher connects science curriculum and real life, and students excel
	Côte St. Luc	Montréal	Merton Elementary School	Maria Mastracchio-Lafontaine	Kindergarten French immersion, all subjects	Young learners experience a whole new language with games, stories and artwork
	Delson	Sainte-Catherine	École Louis Lafortune et des Cheminots	Julie Cyr	Grade 4 and 5, all subjects	Teacher brings fun and technology into the classroom to inspire students to set goals and learn effectively
	Lennoxville	Lennoxville	Bishop’s College School	Cathy Evans	English language arts	Student literary achievements and publishing venture mark top-quality English program
	Sainte-Foy	Québec	École secondaire les Compagnons-de-Cartier	Louise Ménard	French, geography, values	Technology allows students, teachers, parents and public and private partners to work together to enhance classroom learning
	Saint-Hyacinthe	Saint-Hyacinthe	Collège Saint-Maurice	Cécile Brodeur	Art	Popular art program involves weekly themes, a yearly exhibition of student work and a school art gallery
	Saint-Lambert	Saint-Lambert, Montréal	The Alternate School	Hisham Abdel-Rahman, Benjamin Bartucci, Judith Leonard	All senior high subjects in an alternative learning environment	At-risk students succeed in alternative high school environment, allowing them to move on to work and higher education
Ontario Certificate of Excellence	Baden	New Dundee	Waterloo-Oxford District Secondary School	Kathryn Forsythe	Life skills, work experience	Work experience leads developmentally challenged students to independence and success in work and life
	Thunder Bay	Thunder Bay	Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute	Marlene Walther	Business English, technological design, computer technology	Business English and technology students publish award-winning weekly newspaper
Certificate of Achievement	Athens	Mallorytown	Athens District High School	James Palmer	English, music, history, special education	Champion of challenged students, computer technology and music combines all three in small school
	Brampton	North York	Robert J. Lee Public School	Carol Scaini	Grades 7 and 8 core subjects, grades 1 to 8 physical education	Innovative activities encompass all students’ learning styles and teach physical fitness, respect for other and self-esteem
	Brampton	Georgetown	North Field Office, Peel District School Board	Dianne Dillabough	Resource teacher for school board	Highly successful instruction method ensures student success in research and writing
	Calabogie	Renfrew	Calabogie Public School	Donna Cox	Multigrade class (junior and senior kindergarten, grade 1 and 2), all subjects except French	Teacher introduces technology that links small rural school to the world
	Grimsby	Grimsby	Central Public School	Jacqueline Kelly	Grades 4, 6 and 8 core French	Elementary children are keen students of French thanks to innovative lessons and hands-on activities
	Hamilton	Ancaster	Westmount Secondary School	Russell Weil	Music	School bands win awards and encourage student involvement; community bands have played with some of Canada’s top jazz musicians
	Kingsville	Kingsville	Kingsville District High School	Fred Driedger	Physics	Science students have been using computers for experiments in this pioneer’s classroom for more than a decade
	Listowel	Wroxeter	Listowel District Secondary School	Carol Oriold	Dramatic arts	Revitalized drama program wins awards and involves students from across school
	London	Mount Brydges	Brick Street Public School	Bernie Lawrence	Alternative Parent Participating Learning Experience (APPLE) for grades 3 to 6, all subjects	Parents participate in primary students’ learning, leading to academic and other successes
	London	London	Wilfrid Jury Public School	Dale Hubert	Grade 3, all subjects	Flat Stanley project promotes literacy among primary school students and connects them with peers around the world
	Ottawa	Gloucester	École Marius-Barbeau	Rita Ménard	Grades 5 and 6, all subjects	Theatre and musical productions involve students and the community in learning
	Orleans	Orleans	St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School	Aileen Moyle	Grade 4, 5 and 6 resource teacher	Resource teacher designs programs based on many and varied student interests
	Ottawa	Nepean	St. Pius X High School	Chuck Daly	Cooperative education	Co-op program welcomes all students, regardless of level or ability
	Perth	Perth	Perth and District Collegiate Institute	Carolee Mason	English, drama	Promotes independent learning for senior high English students; students see literature as living and growing subject
	Scarborough	Markham	Scarborough Academy for Technological, Environmental and Computer Education	Anant Sukhram	Integrated technology, technical design, construction technology, Cisco networking	Technology instrumental in transforming high school into high-tech "magnet" school
	Toronto	Toronto	Toronto District School Board, E-Learning Department	Janet Murphy	Co-ordinator of E-Learning	Knowledge NETwork provides on-line training for teachers and educational resources for students
	Windsor	Windsor	Concord Public School	Ian Naisbitt	Grade 6, all subjects	Elementary students in environmental programs have cleaned up a garbage-strewn river and planted more than 13,000 trees
Manitoba Certificate of Excellence	Winnipeg	Winnipeg	The Collegiate at the University of Winnipeg	Richard Hechter	Chemistry, physics, biology, general science	Innovative field trips and telecourse curriculum excites students and makes learning accessible
Certificate of Achievement	Brandon	Brandon	Neelin High School	David Barnes	EcoOdyssey, a semester-long integrated course with credits in English, physical education, geography, environmental studies and biology	Students dive into history, community service and environmental studies, and achieve academically and personally
	Powerview	Beausejour	École Powerview School	Scott Radley	Mathematics, computer science	Magnetic teacher’s introduction of computers to school inspired school-wide interest and participation in technology and mathematics
	Winnipeg	Winnipeg	Kildonan-East Collegiate	Gail Wallis	Mathematics	Students see connections between math and physics, geography and drafting through integrated programs
	Winnipeg	Winnipeg	Sargent Park School	Leslie Gentes	Technology, integrated with all subject areas	School-wide technology plan ensures professional development for staff and enhanced classroom experience for students
Saskatchewan Certificate of Excellence	White City	White City	White City School	Connie Buchanan	Language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, art	"Looping teacher" stays with students for more than one year to improve student knowledge, trust, respect and learning
Certificate of Achievement	Val Marie	Val Marie	Val Marie School	Elaine Belza	Grade 1 mathematics and health, grades 2 to 6, all subjects, grades 7 and 8 mathematics	Special projects focus elementary students on the environment, reading, technology and preparing for high school
Alberta Certificate of Excellence	Lethbridge	Lethbridge	Lethbridge Collegiate Institute	Lorraine Major	Social studies	Crosscurricular links between social studies and world issues lead to challenging and interesting lessons
Certificate of Achievement	Blairmore	Blairmore	Isabelle Sellon School	Judith Snowdon	Language arts, health, career and technology studies	Animals are key aspect of programs focussing on language, responsibility and personal development
	Edmonton	Edmonton	Bishop Savaryn School	Linda Melnyk	Resource facilitator, kindergarten to grade 6	Early literacy program and projects to teach strong character and virtue promote healthy lifelong learning
	Edmonton	Edmonton	McNally High School	Carolyn Lewis	English	Teaching strategies, clear expectations and constructive feedback inspire student success; leadership activities encourage participation
	Edmonton	Edmonton	Stratford Academic High School	Vasile Bratu	French, physics, science, mathematics	Bilingual teacher created physics program from scratch with limited budget; students have embraced the program and excel
	Leduc	Leduc	Blackgold Storefront School	Fred Fehlauer, Shirley Jorgensen	Humanities, social sciences, career and technological studies in an alternative school	Storefront school serves a wide variety of students with self-paced, guided independent study programs and flexible enrolment
	Olds	Olds	Olds Elementary School	Hélène Fisher	Looping grades 1 and 2, all subjects	Safe and supportive classroom environment ensures young children experience success
	Onoway	Stony Plain	Onoway Junior and Senior High School	Josef Martha	Physics, biology, science	Leader in technology integration promotes professional development through the Internet
	Penhold	Markerville	Jessie Duncan School	Janet Lutz	Grade 2/3 split, all subjects, plus music program for whole school	Music enhances curriculum for elementary students; animal care program teachers life lessons for behaviourally challenged students
	St. Albert	St. Albert	Bertha Kennedy Catholic Community School	Darlene Johnson	Grade 1, all subjects	Creative teaching strategies meet different learning styles and stretch young minds
British Columbia Certificate of Excellence	Delta	Surrey	Burnsview Junior Secondary School	Wendy Van Haastregt	Science	Imaginative and innovative teaching practices bring life and relevance to science
	Victoria	Victoria	St. Michaels University School	Peter Gardiner	Biology, psychology	Students excel in challenging academic environment, working with private firms and participating in competitions
	West Vancouver	West Vancouver	West Vancouver Secondary School	Barry Lindahl	Social studies, history	PowerPoint history curriculum enriches classroom environment and allow students to access material from home
Certificate of Achievement	Dawson Creek	Pouce Coupe	Central Middle School	Trevor Kolkea	English, science, mathematics, physical education	Extracurricular activities help students develop employability skills
	Gibsons	Roberts Creek	Gibsons Elementary School	Susan Murray	Resource and special education teacher	Special education teacher ensures inviting and supportive environment for special needs students and teachers
	Surrey	White Rock, North Vancouver	Fleetwood Park Secondary	Barbara Cooper, Carolynn Elliot	Teacher librarian Art	Interdisciplinary school-wide First Nations focus week teaches critical thinking and awareness and appreciation of various cultures
	Surrey	Surrey, Delta	Len Shepherd Secondary School	John Harper, Victor Vollrath	Integrated Academic Program for grades 7 to 12	Integrated program involves academics, leadership training, environment awareness, community involvement and fine arts
	Vancouver	Burnaby	David Thompson Secondary School	Charlaine Shepherd	French	French students excel through tutoring, enrichment and special projects
	Vancouver	North Vancouver	King George Secondary School	Brian Kerr	Information technology, computer business applications, data management, mathematics, social studies, English, physical education, marketing	Technology and collaborative efforts with other teachers extend and expand student learning
Nunavut Certificate of Excellence	Repulse Bay	Repulse Bay	Tusarvik School	Carmie MacLean	Grade 6, all subjects	Dedicated teacher brings learning to isolated village where, not that long ago, people led a nomadic life focused on day-to-day survival