The Peace River School Division has announced their pick for the Edwin Parr Award.
Every year, school divisions from across the province nominate outstanding first-year teachers for the award, and this year’s PRSD pick Mikaela Tegart fits the bill.
Nominated by Worsley Central School Principal Jennifer Daniel, Tegart is described as a calm, yet assertive educator.
“Mikaela demonstrates empathy and genuine care for others by frequently checking in with students identified as needing additional support,” Principal Daniel says.
The Peace Country local prioritizes her students first through a variety of methods such as open communication, availability for her students, and encouragement.
“She supports high school students by allowing occasional use of physical education time to ‘catch up’ on academic work and makes herself available during lunch hours to assist students with academic challenges,” Principal Daniel says.
The division will celebrate Tegart at the Worsley Central School Long Term Service staff awards, and again at the ASBA Zone 1 AGM in the Fall, where a nominee will be selected as the Zone 1 winner of the Edwin Parr Award.
