Alumnae honoured for excellence in teaching

Alumnae Erica Thompson (MEd'15) and Andrea Regier (BEd'01) were two of 11 teachers honoured at the Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence in Ottawa. The award honours exceptional elementary and secondary school teachers for their remarkable achievements in education and for their commitment to preparing their students for a digital and innovation-based economy.

Regier is a teacher at Bishop James Mahoney High School in Saskatoon. From creative games and music in the classroom, to challenging educational experiences in state of the art research facilities; Regier was recognized for helping her students reach great heights.

Thompson's background of feminist literature and Indigenous land-based education influences her teaching style. She creates problem-solving activities while honouring and validating the knowledge of the community in order to reach curricular outcomes. Thompson currently works at Chief Julius School in Fort McPherson, Northwest Territories.

Read more on Erica Thompson's and Andrea Regier's special recognition.