News Release: Twenty (20) Employees Honoured at Strait to Excellence Awards Ceremony
Port Hawkesbury, NS:—The Strait Regional Centre for Education honoured twenty (20) members of staff during the Strait to Excellence Awards Ceremony held today.
The Strait to Excellence Award recognizes employees for their dedication and contributions to students and schools in the Strait Region, and for supporting student well-being, achievement and success in their school communities as members of the public education system in Nova Scotia.
“As a Strait to Excellence Award recipient, you have been singled out as someone special, someone who brings passion, enthusiasm and fresh ideas to your role, and who generously shares your knowledge with others. Your commitment, excellent work ethic and leadership have played an important role in our students’ well-being, achievement and success. You have fulfilled, exceeded and excelled in your position. We are very fortunate to have you as part of our team here in the Strait Region,” said Paul Landry, Regional Executive Director of Education, during the ceremony.
Employees, groups of employees, parents/guardians, school advisory council members and students were able to submit a nomination to a Selection Committee outlining why the nominee should be considered for a Strait to Excellence Award and how the nominee has demonstrated an outstanding commitment and contribution in their respective role in one or more of the following areas: student well-being and achievement, staff success, school performance, integration of technology, health and/or safety of students and/or co-workers, cultural proficiency, commitment to students, and excellence in the workplace.
The Strait to Excellence Award Recipients for 2022-2023 are:
- Christina Aucoin Cavanaugh, Teacher, Cape Breton Highlands Education Centre/Academy
- Jyl Boyle, Teacher, East Antigonish Education Centre/Academy
- Joanie Broussard, Teacher Assistant, Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School
- Lisa Burt, Teacher, Felix Marchand Education Centre
- Tanya Carter, Coordinator, Literacy/Family of Schools, Programs and Student Services Department
- Terri Connolly, Teacher, St. Andrew Junior School
- Shannon Gillies, Lead Early Childhood Educator, Bayview Education Centre
- Lianna Gillis, Teacher, Dalbrae Academy
- Janice Gough, Director, Human Resources Department
- Heather Graham, Teacher, Tamarac Education Centre
- Nadine Hudson, Bus Driver, Antigonish Town and County Area
- Deena Jewers, School Counsellor, St. Mary’s Education Centre/Academy
- Kirk Johnstone, Principal, St. Andrews Consolidated School
- Ann Marie LeLièvre, Teacher, Inverness Education Centre/Academy
- Lisette MacDonald, Principal, Richmond Education Centre/Academy
- Angela MacKeen, Teacher, Chedabucto Education Centre/Guysborough Academy
- Michelle MacKinnon, Teacher, H.M. MacDonald Elementary School
- Chantelle MacLellan, Teacher, Bayview Education Centre
- Justin Penny, Teacher, Strait Area Education Recreation Centre (SAERC)
- Sharlene Pictou, Cultural Student Support Worker, East Antigonish Education Centre/Academy
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2022-2023 Strait to Excellence Award Recipients Lisa Burt; Sharlene Pictou; Nadine Hudson; Regional Executive Director, Paul Landry; Award Recipients Angela MacKeen; Tanya Carter; Lisette MacDonald; and Heather Graham (seated left to right).
2022-2023 Strait to Excellence Award Recipients Christina Aucoin Cavanaugh; Shannon Gillies; Chantelle MacLellan; Justin Penny; Michelle MacKinnon; Janice Gough; Joanie Broussard; Jyl Boyle; Terri Connolly; Deena Jewers; Lianna Gillis; and Director of Programs and Student Services, Darrell LeBlanc (standing left to right).
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Please contact:
Deanna Gillis, Coordinator of Communications
902-625-7093/1-800-650-4448