July 2007 Issue
2007 APEGGA TEACHER AWARD RECIPIENTS
We all strive to do well in our careers and professions, to make a difference, to leave a positive impression. How well do we do? What impact do we have?
The teachers named below now know the answers to those questions. Each name is accompanied by a quote drawn from the nomination.
Northern Alberta
ROZ ANDREIUK
Gerard Redmond Community Catholic School, Hinton
“Ms. Andreiuk has shown me a world of science beyond textbooks. She opened
my eyes to connections and possibilities. I feel like I am part of science. Roz
Andreiuk is a teacher who teaches from experience and the heart.”
PETER DANG
Aurora School, Edmonton
“Mr. Dang is passionate about teaching. He just doesn’t teach science,
he performs it. He works hard every day to make science fun, hands-on, interactive
and relevant to our everyday lives. He is an awesome role model. He is an inspiration.”
LISA HILL
Father Patrick Mercredi
Community High School, Fort McMurray
“The amount of passion Ms. Hill has for teaching is amazing. She touches
the lives of many and inspired me to personally pursue chemistry in university.
Lisa Hill inspires not only her students, but those who work with her.”
AMAYA ORTIGOSA
Dan Knott Junior High School, Edmonton
“Mrs. Ortigosa’s personal goal is to have a hands-on activity, demonstration
or manipulation in every lesson. Mrs. Ortigosa is one of those gifted individuals
who is born to teach. She is one of those teachers you want a hundred of.”
PAUL SEEWALT
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Sherwood Park
“Our dinner converation is never without a sound byte from Mr. Seewalt’s
science class. He incorporates science lessons into seemingly unrelated activities.
Mr. Seewalt said he wanted to make the classroom a fun place, and so he has!”
DEAN TURCHANSKY
Archbishop MacDonald High School, Edmonton
“Mr. Turchansky makes physics fun and that is a difficult thing because
physics is by no means a party. He cares about physics and is passionate about
it, and that energy rubs off on the students.”
DALE WILLIAMSON
Lloydminster Comprehensive High School, Lloydminster
“Just seeing Mr. Williamson makes my day. I can’t wait for math class.
He helped me to realize that math is like life: as soon as you work on your problem,
solve it and fully understand it, life gets better.”
Southern Alberta
EVAN CAPPON AND JEN WITBECK
Master’s Academy & College, Calgary
“These teachers go above and beyond the benchmarks. They are exciting teachers
who electrify science. They take students through incredible journeys of learning.
They are fun, have different styles of teaching, work well together and they
love teaching.”
ANNE KONYNENBELT
Immanuel Christian High School, Lethbridge
“Mrs. Konynenbelt not only taught us math, she also helped us grow as individuals.
She expands the curriculum and makes it very interesting and relevant to our
lives. Mrs. AK is a star mentor and teacher. She warms our school and our hearts.”
SUSAN MacMILLAN
Sundance Elementary School, Calgary
“I like science because of Miss MacMillan. My daughter talks about being
a scientist or science teacher like Miss MacMillan. Her students show a real
excitement for science and that comes from her being an inspirational teacher.”
JONAS MARCHINKO
St. Thomas Aquinas Middle School, Red Deer
“Mr. Marchinko is enthusiastic, energetic and excited to teach every day.
His teaching techniques make science a different experience each day. I have
never been so intrigued by science.”
JAQUE MARTIN
Simon Fraser Junior High School, Calgary
“Walk into Mrs. Martin’s classroom and you are instantly immersed
in the world of science. Her classroom is a world of discovery. Her teaching
style is multi-sensory. Her classroom is truly where miracles happen.”
DR. TED PIKE
Sir Winston Churchill High School, Calgary
“Thanks to Dr. Pike I found a new passion for biology and scientific thinking.
I have learned to be a better student. He is an excellent role model, a kind
and understanding mentor, and a loyal and caring friend. What I have learned
from him will stay in my memories for a lifetime.”
MARGARET RAJCHEL
Central Memorial High School, Calgary
“The very first time I stepped into Ms. Rajchel’s math class, I could
feel the buzz of positive energy all around me. She is an extraordinary teacher
who made learning math fun and made me want to continue my studies in math. She
taught us the joy of solving problems.”