BY Meghan Alton
Holy Trinity Catholic School math lead teacher Monica Andrew has won a provincial math award.
She received the Alberta Mathematics Educator Award through the Alberta Math Council.
This award was in response to her passion for education, her dedication to math education by supporting all teachers in her school, and for organizing and running a school-wide breakfast program each morning.
The award is presented annually to either a kindergarten to Grade 6 teacher, or a grade 7-12 teacher who has made exceptional contributions to professional development of teachers at the school, local, provincial or national levels.
In addition, they have demonstrated leadership in encouraging the continuing enhancement of teaching, learning and understanding of mathematics in Alberta.
“Monica exemplifies true passion for math education and this award is well-deserved,” said Alberta Math Council president Dave Martin.
“Monica is such a worthy recipient of this award. She is a true leader with her drive, passion for children's learning and exemplary sense of teamwork," Holy Trinity principal Ken Meraw said.
"Monica uses innovative teaching methods to engage every child and models best practices to our teachers. I am very proud of her, but even more I am very proud to be working alongside her."
For more information about the award, please visit: http://www.mathteachers.ab.ca/alberta-mathematics-educator-award.html.
Meghan Alton is a communications coordinator for Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools.
