A local Grande Prairie Public School Division teacher has been awarded the “prestigious” 2024 Prime Minister’s Certificate of Teaching Excellence.
Laura Noel, a teacher from Parkside Montessori School received the award in recognition of her “exceptional ability” to inspire and empower young learners through her use of creative and empathetic teaching methods.
Noel is described as a dedicated and innovative teacher known for her multi-sensory learning opportunities that encourage her students to utilize creative thinking in their studies.
The teacher is credited with starting numerous initiatives in and around her school such as the “grand-buddies” program with a local seniors home and the “kindness ninjas” project that fosters a sense of community and empathy in her students.
This year is special as well, as the 30th anniversary of the Prime Minister’s Awards which since their creation in 1994, have honoured more than 2,200 outstanding Canadian educators from across the country.
