Page 2333 - Week 06 - Wednesday, 22 June 2011
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The secondary principal of the year was Ms Beth Mitchell at Dickson college. I visited Dickson college just a couple of weeks ago and I fully agree with the citation behind her winning nomination for being a visionary and inspirational leader who provides outstanding instructional leadership and embodies the Dickson college values of excellence, opportunity and community.
Primary teacher of the year was Ms Glynis Steward from Florey primary for her expertise and passion in inspiring students, colleagues and parents to learn and achieve and for being more than you expect in one teacher.
Secondary teacher of the year was Ms Caitlin Hanby, Connect10 northern at UC senior secondary college, Lake Ginninderra, for changing the lives of students and inspiring her fellow teachers by being the driving force behind the outstanding success of the Connect 10 northern program.
School hero was Ms Natalie Roberts from Amaroo school for her achievements in making Amaroo school a place where students want to come to school and whereby they and their families enjoy themselves, feel successful and are proud to belong.
The outstanding education support award went to Ms Kaye Browning from Kaleen primary for inspiring students to believe in themselves, for expertise in supporting teachers and for her enthusiastic contributions to the Kaleen primary school community.
The outstanding leadership in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education award went to Mr Lyle Swan, Telopea Park and other schools, for inspiring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to achieve academic success and embrace their cultural identity, inspiring parents to engage with their child’s education and the school community and being a role model to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education staff.
Outstanding new educator was Ms Arilia King from Amaroo school for her achievements in early childhood education, her inclusive and collaborative approach to student learning and for being an outstanding role model.
The Australian Education Union public education award went to Mr Tom Greenwell from Dickson college for his commitment to public education through establishing CLIO, a highly successful online history journal for students, and for being active in forming Funding Real Equity in Education, a group of Australian teachers, parents and citizens who lobby for a fair deal for public education.
The public vocational education and training teacher award went to Ms Melissa Dinn for her inspirational work as a mentor and teacher at CIT Centre for Health, Community and Wellbeing. As a mentor and work colleague, Melissa inspires others through her day-to-day work. Her passionate and engaging approach to teaching and learning embodies the finest qualities of public education.
The public vocational education and training education support award went to Ms Amy Holland for her consistent professionalism and exceptional customer service.
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