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Premier's Awards for Teaching Excellence


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Meet Poleen Grewal, 2008-09 Excellence in Leadership

Principal Poleen Grewal tells us what inspires her vision for the school and why she loves her job. And hear from students, a parent and her son as they talk about the impact she has as a principal and educator.

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Meet the Recipients

Meet Amare Demesie, 2006-07 Teacher of the Year

Amare Demesie tells us why he loves teaching. His nominator, Sam Miceli, shares Amare's amazing history. And students from a Toronto neighbourhood talk about the difference he has made in their lives and their futures.


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Meet Mark Latour, 2007-08 Excellent Support Staff

Mark Latour, Chief Custodian, is loved by students and teachers alike. Discover the many projects he created – projects that connect with the community – and learn why kids compete to be his assistant.

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These are just two of the many outstanding individuals who have received a Premier’s Award for Teaching Excellence. To meet the rest and read their stories, visit the 2006-07 and 2007-08 award recipient pages.


Awards Ceremony Video

Get a taste of the awards ceremony in this short video.

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This video (in Flash) shows some of the recipients and their families, nominators and friends.

The pictures were taken during the 2006-07 and 2007-08 Premier's Awards for Teaching Excellence awards ceremonies in Toronto.