Karla Montgomery is the Department Head of Senior High Science at the Alberta Distance Learning Centre and has been with ADLC for over 6 years. Karla is committed to student success—her students know that she is always available for extra help and she spends many hours in online meetings with students. As a department head, […]
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Andrea Robin receives the Exemplary Teacher Award
April 12th, 2021Andrea Robin is an Academic Counsellor at Vista Virtual School and has been with Pembina Hills for over 10 years. Andrea’s role as a counsellor reveals a caring, positive, and firm approach to student success and completion. She is sure to arrange a physical, face-to-face meeting with the student and their family when possible, doing […]
Read more moreChyan Brand receives Exemplary Teacher Award
March 26th, 2021Chyan Brand is a grade 3 teacher at Eleanor Hall School and has been with Pembina Hills for 10 years. Chyan is always there to support her colleagues and is often sought after for her great ideas and enthusiasm of learning. She has an optimistic personality and is always encouraging to everyone around her. Chyan […]
Read more moreDesiree Bozak receives the Exemplary Support Services Award
March 22nd, 2021Desiree Bozak is a program assistant at Barrhead Composite High School (BCHS) and has been with Pembina Hills for over 18 years. All students are welcomed into her room with a smile. Students know they can count on her to answer their questions, find solutions to their problems and help them complete their courses online […]
Read more moreCamile DeZaeyer receives the Exemplary Support Services Award
March 15th, 2021Camile DeZaeyer has worked in the Distribution Department at the Alberta Distance Learning Centre (ADLC) for over 8 years. Due to the pandemic, ADLC has seen an increased demand for student materials. Camile has gone above and beyond to see that resources are organized and expedited efficiently. He understands the importance of getting student learning […]
Read more moreTerry Kuyek receives the Exemplary Community Partner Award
March 10th, 2021Terry Kuyek has been a community volunteer at Swan Hills School for over five years. Every day, Terry arrives at the school before students, as well as most of the staff, to assist with the breakfast program. Afterwards, he stays to clean up and to help with any other aspects of the program that may […]
Read more moreDanica Pyper-Raymond receives the Exemplary Teacher Award
March 8th, 2021Danica Pyper-Raymond is a teacher at Barrhead Composite High School (BCHS) and has been with Pembina Hills for over 20 years. Danica has been instrumental in encouraging literacy among each person at BCHS. She created “BCHS Reads”, a program where anyone in the entire school can choose a book from a short list and be […]
Read more moreHeather Archer receives the Exemplary Support Services Award
December 16th, 2020Heather Archer is a Program Assistant at École Westlock Elementary School and has been with Pembina Hills School Division for 11 years. Passionate about inclusion, Heather always ensures the student she is working with is a part of the class and engages in activities. She is kind, considerate and cares deeply for all students. Grade […]
Read more moreKaren Fischer receives the Exemplary Contractor Services Award
December 10th, 2020Karen Fischer is being recognized for her leadership in some specific initiatives at Pembina Hills. Since her retirement from teaching and school administration in 2015, she has continued to support students as an integral contributor to the division’s Dual Credit Programs. Karen’s leadership in the Health Care Aide program has led to the graduation of […]
Read more moreDale Erickson receives the Exemplary Teacher Award
December 8th, 2020Dale Erickson is the Associate Principal at École Barrhead Elementary School and has been with Pembina Hills School Division for 14 years. He draws upon his experience as a classroom teacher at BES and Associate Principal at Eleanor Hall School to effectively support students and staff. He can be found in classrooms, hallways and on […]
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