News Types: Recognition Awards

Striving for excellence for students

February 27th, 2017

Sandra Cober has been with Pembina Hills Public Schools for over 30 years. Since 1983, she has been at the Alberta Distance Learning Centre (ADLC). Sandra possesses countless qualities that make her worthy of this Exemplary Support Services Award. She is incredibly helpful, willing to answer any question, patient while helping others, steps up when […]

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Alicia Bentz shows compassion and enthusiasm for students

January 27th, 2017

Alicia Bentz joined Pembina Hills Public Schools over 8 years ago as a teacher. Alicia teaches a French and an English kindergarten class at ƒcole Barrhead Elementary School. She strives to do the best job possible in the two very different classes. Alicia has set her classroom up for the success of all students. She […]

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Shelly Guelly’s cheery, positive manner helps students persevere

December 27th, 2016

Shelly Guelly has been with Pembina Hills Public Schools for over 10 years as a Program Assistant. Three years ago, Shelly implemented the Fast ForWord program at Westlock Elementary School. She does a superb job of coaching and motivating the students. Shelly has even used her own funds to purchase the headphones that the students […]

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Teri Egert “hosts an open door policy” as RFS Teacher

November 27th, 2016

Teri Egert is a teacher at R. F. Staples Secondary School. Her teaching demonstrates a talent of balancing passion and humor, a combination that guarantees engagement in an always diverse group of students. Teri always makes the students a priority and her door is always open. The growth she fosters in students and the independence […]

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Keen parent volunteers bring outdoor classroom to Dunstable School

September 27th, 2016

Krista Schole and Tracy DeZaeyer have been active participants in the Dunstable School Council for years. From organizing the school breakfast snack program, canvassing for donations, and organizing fundraising events, they are active supporters of the school. Instrumental in spearheading the Outdoor Classroom Project, their vision became a reality after over two years of hard […]

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Hilda Froese respected by students at BCHS

August 27th, 2016

Hilda Froese has been with Pembina Hills Public Schools for over 28 years. Mrs. Froese works as a Librarian at Barrhead Composite High School. She has built a culture in the library where students can be themselves. Many have developed a key relationship with Mrs. Froese where they can speak to her about their lives, […]

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BES Teacher recognizes the importance of building relationships

June 27th, 2016

Teaching at Barrhead Elementary School for eleven years, Shirley Grant understands what it takes to meet the needs of all her students. Recognizing the importance of building relationships she takes the time to get to know each of her students. Shirley is organized, pays attention to detail, and is a reflective teacher. This has served […]

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Margaret Simmons Receives Exemplary Support Services Award

June 27th, 2016

Margaret has been with Pembina Hills Public Schools for three and a half years, starting out as a Program Assistant at Barrhead Elementary School and is now a Success Coach. In this role, she has provided support to many program assistants and students. Margaret takes the time to carefully observe the students she works with […]

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Kathryn Quist Receives Exemplary Parent Volunteer Award

June 27th, 2016

Kathryn has volunteered her time at Westlock Elementary School (WES) for the past two years. She serves as Chairperson for the School Advisory Council. She has attended the Regional School Council Conference, spearheaded our Back-to-School BBQ, Pi-Day, and Carnival Hoopla. She brings her special touch to the Staff Appreciation Luncheon as well as tending to […]

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