“Cheryl is committed to meeting the needs of her students and ensuring their success.” As a teacher and the Department Head of Elementary / Junior High at the Alberta Distance Learning Centre, Cheryl shares her experience, knowledge, and enthusiasm to help students achieve their very best.   The confidence she has in her colleagues and her […]

Catherine Kraft-Urkow works as a contract Speech-Language Pathologist supporting children at École Westlock Elementary School (SPICE), Westlock Community Preschool, and Eleanor Hall School (C-PREP) for numerous years.  Catherine is compassionate, has a kind and gentle nature, puts families at ease and makes the whole experience a positive one.  Her colleagues say, “Her dedication, expertise and […]

Jon Kramer has been coaching T-Birds Football at R.F. Staples Secondary School for over a decade.  He is a positive role model and mentor for the youth in the school and community. “Jon is highly invested in building character and resilience in his players. He also expects that they give back to their community by […]

Parent volunteer Jessica Stevens shares her passion for Physical Education with the students at Eleanor Hall School. Last year Jessica was instrumental in implementing the school’s archery program, the after-school running club, as well as creating a three-day summer volleyball and basketball camp for students in Grades 2-6. The time and effort she contributes to the […]

Kyle Laughy, teacher at Eleanor Hall School, is referred to as the ‘glue guy’ by fellow co-worker Chris Lantz. Why? Chris says, “Well as any sports fan knows, every team needs a ‘glue guy’- someone who holds the team together and keeps the focus on the goal ahead.”  Kyle is that guy at Eleanor Hall […]

For the past 3 years, Bentley School Teacher Stephen Lush and the Alberta Distance Learning Centre (ADLC) teacher Eliise Jeffers have been working together to deliver the Service Rig Floorhand course to his students.  Jeffers says, “I see Stephen as an equal partner in the work we do together to support his students throughout the course.” His students […]

Tara Thue, currently teaching grade 5 at Eleanor Hall School, is a true professional in every sense of the word.  Tara is always willing to go the extra mile, whether she is providing new and exciting lessons to her students, coaching, or just welcoming the students into her classroom for a chat.  Former Eleanor Hall […]

Jessica works as a program assistant in the PREP class at Barrhead Elementary School.  Confident, strong and knowledgeable are just some of the strengths that make her an asset to the class.  Jessica is always willing to go above and beyond learning new strategies and ideas to support the students.  She has become a committed […]

Program Assistant, Lindsey Beamish has been with Pembina Hills for over 5 years and currently at Pibroch Colony School.  Her positive and charismatic ways allow her to build lasting and meaningful relationships with students, parents, and staff.  One Pibroch student said, “There are many times that I wish I could be more like her.”  Lindsey […]

Louise Davison has been the Fort Assiniboine Librarian for 30 years.  Louise encourages and motivates students to improve their literacy skills by providing the school and community with up-to-date resources, movies, and book requests. She hosts students on a weekly basis whether it’s storytelling, coloring or allowing them a spin on the board to earn […]