Certificate of Excellence
Alberta
Robert Tymofichuk
This year, New Myrnam School teacher, Robert Tymofichuk is receiving the Prime Minister's Awards in Teaching Excellence in STEM. The Award recognizes Mr. Tymofichuk for his creative and innovative approach to technology education, for his career long dedication to helping students develop their skills, and for his unique contribution to his community
Ontario
Sarah Torrie
This year, Victoria Park Collegiate Institute teacher, Sarah Torrie is receiving the Prime Minister's Awards in Teaching Excellence in STEM. The Award recognizes Ms. Torrie for her uniquely creative approach to science education, and for her innovative strategies to help students develop their skills and interest in science.
Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Achievement
Alberta
Véronique Brunelle
This year, William Aberhart High School teacher Véronique Brunelle is receiving the Prime Minister's Certificate of Achievement in STEM. The Certificate recognizes Ms. Brunelle's commitment to innovation not only as a leader in math education but also by providing her students with a full view of Canada as a French immersion teacher.
Jeffrey Landry
For 2022, Westwood Community High School teacher Jeffrey Landry is receiving the Prime Minister's Certificate of Achievement in STEM. The Certificate recognizes Mr. Landry for inspiring students towards STEM and for providing them with the tools to succeed.
Amanda Green and Julie Arsenault
This year, École Champs Vallée School teacher Amanda Green and Michael Strembitsky School teacher Julie Arsenault are receiving the Prime Minister's Certificate of Achievement in STEM. The Certificate recognizes Ms. Green and Ms. Arsenault for being the spark of space exploration that ignites curiosity and a love for learning in their students.
British Columbia
Lucile Denys
This year, Lucile Denys, a teacher at Cousteau School, has earned a Prime Minister's Certificate of Achievement. This Certificate recognizes this remedial teacher's innovative approach and her commitment to helping students with learning challenges.
Carl Savage
For 2022, École Ballenas Secondary School teacher Carl Savage is receiving the Prime Minister's Certificate of Achievement in STEM. The Certificate recognizes Mr. Savage for his innovative teaching methodologies and for his dedication to generating real scientific, digital and creative literacy with his students.
Manitoba
Mark Lesiuk and Christopher Heidebrecht
This year, Highbury School teacher Mark Lesiuk and Minnetonka School teacher Christopher Heidebrecht are receiving the Prime Minister's Certificate of Achievement in STEM. The Certificate recognizes their work and success in bringing the Anishinaabe culture to the world with student engagement and exemplary utilization of technology.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Jeffrey Locke
For 2022, Holy Spirit High School teacher Jeffrey Locke is receiving the Prime Minister's Certificate of Achievement in STEM. The Certificate recognizes Mr. Locke for his innovative teaching practices and his dedication to meeting the diverse learning needs of his students.
Julia Grant-Pretty
For 2022, Holy Name of Mary Academy teacher Julia Grant-Pretty is receiving the Prime Minister's Certificate of Achievement in STEM. The Certificate recognizes Ms. Grant-Pretty for implementing her motto "learning is better together" and for giving students the opportunity to learn through exploration and pursue their passions through inquiry-based learning.
Ontario
Zélia Capitão-Tavares
This year, McMurrich Junior Public School teacher Zélia Capitao-Tavares is receiving the Prime Minister's Certificate of Achievement in STEM. The Certificate recognizes Ms. Capitão-Tavares for being a role model in EdTech who uses digital technologies to foster creativity and improve student learning and outcomes.
Melissa Dent
This year, McNaughton Avenue Public School teacher Melissa Dent is receiving the Prime Minister's Certificate of Achievement in STEM. The Certificate recognizes Ms. Dent for her commitment to innovation not only as a leader in STEM but also as a strong voice in cultivating equity and inclusion.
Marc Dubeau
For 2022, Osgoode Township High School teacher Marc Dubeau is receiving the Prime Minister's Certificate of Achievement in STEM. The Certificate recognizes Mr. Dubeau for his ground breaking work to empower students with the latest technologies in the classroom, and in the process, contributing significantly to their personal and academic success.
Pushpa Gunawardena
For 2022, Ottawa Catholic School Board teacher Pushpa Gunawardena is receiving the Prime Minister's Certificate of Achievement in STEM. The Certificate recognizes Ms. Gunawardena for her innovative approach to teaching mathematics and for empowering students to reach their full potential.
Sang Moo Lee
For 2022, The Linden School teacher Sang Moo Lee is receiving the Prime Minister's Certificate of Achievement in STEM. The Certificate recognizes Mr. Lee for his innovative approaches to learning and for his commitment to connecting science and math education to cultural and social justice issues.
Daphne McMenemy
For 2022, St. Christopher Separate School teacher Daphne McMenemy is receiving the Prime Minister's Certificate of Achievement in STEM. The Certificate recognizes Ms. McMenemy for her contribution to STEM education as an elementary educator, an author, and a speaker.
Quebec
Cara Webb
For 2022, Azrieli Talmud Torah Elementary School teacher Cara Webb is receiving the Prime Minister's Certificate of Achievement in STEM. The Certificate recognizes Ms. Webb for her work to making the classroom a unique space for development and for bringing each child to reach their optimal potential.
All 2022 recipients
| Certificate | Community | Name of school | Name of recipient | Grades and subjects taught |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | ||||
| Certificate of Excellence | Myrnam | New Myrnam School | Robert Tymofichuk | Grades 5-12, Science, Math, and Career and Technology Studies |
| Certificate of Achievement | Calgary | William Aberhart High School | Véronique Brunelle | Grades 10-12, Math |
| Certificate of Achievement | Fort McMurray | Westwood Community High School | Jeffrey Landry | Grades 7-9 and grades 10-12, Robotics, Digital Design, Mechanic and Construction |
| Certificate of Achievement | Beaumont and Edmonton | École Champs Vallée School and Michael Strembitsky School | Amanda Green and Julie Arsenault | Grades 7- 9, Science, STEAM option, Environmental Education, Health, Science, Coding, and Math |
| British Columbia | ||||
| Certificate of Achievement | North Vancouver | Cousteau School | Lucile Denys | Grade 1 – 6, French (Reading, Spelling, Writing) and Math |
| Certificate of Achievement | Parksville | École Ballenas Secondary School | Carl Savage | Grades 10-12, Physics Computer Science, Specialized Science, Astronomy, and Independent Directed Studies |
| Manitoba | ||||
| Certificate of Achievement | Winnipeg | Highbury School and Minnetonka School | Mark Lesiuk and Christopher Heidebrecht | Grades 5/6, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Art, Science, and Health |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | ||||
| Certificate of Achievement | Conception Bay South | Holy Spirit High School | Jeffrey Locke | Grades 10- 12, Biology and Writing |
| Certificate of Achievement | Lawn | Holy Name of Mary Academy | Julia Grant-Pretty | Kindergarten – grade 12, Math, Science, Technology, and Library |
| Ontario | ||||
| Certificate of Excellence | Toronto | Victoria Park Collegiate Institute | Sarah Torrie | Grades 9-12, Physics, and Intermediate Science |
| Certificate of Achievement | Toronto | McMurrich Junior Public School | Zélia Capitão-Tavares | Grades 4 – 5, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arts, and Health |
| Certificate of Achievement | Petrolia | McNaughton Avenue Public School | Melissa Dent | Grade 7, Language, Math, Science, History, Geography, Music, Drama, Dance, Visual Arts, Health, and Physical Education |
| Certificate of Achievement | Metcalfe | Osgoode Township High School | Marc Dubeau | Grades 10 – 12, Communication Technology |
| Certificate of Achievement | Ottawa | Ottawa Catholic School Board | Pushpa Gunawardena | Grades 9 – 12, Math, Science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics), Computers, and Business |
| Certificate of Achievement | Toronto | The Linden School | Sang Moo Lee | Grades 9-12, Math, and Computer Studies |
| Certificate of Achievement | Mississauga | St. Christopher Separate School | Daphne McMenemy | Grades 1- 2, Math, Language, Social Studies, Science, The Arts, and Religion |
| Quebec | ||||
| Certificate of Achievement | Montreal | Azrieli Talmud Torah Elementary School | Cara Webb | Grades 3 – 4, Mathematics and English |