Faculty of Education Education News Fall 2012 / Winter 2013 Page 19
STF Award
Laura Merritt of Rankin Inlet , Nunavut Teacher Education Program was the winner of the Saskatchewan Teachers ’ Federation Prize at the 2012 Fall Convocation .
The Saskatchewan Teachers ’ Federation Prize is awarded to “ the most distinguished student of the graduating class in the Faculty of Education who does not hold another degree .”
Laura was in attendance . at the Fall Convocation , held on October 20 th in Regina . Additionally , Laura was recognized by the President and Vice-Chancellor , University of Regina , Dr . Vianne Timmons .
In June , Laura received the Nunavut Teachers ’ Association award for Top Academic
Performance in the Bachelor of Education Program for Nunavut and the Teaching Practicum Award for the Kivalliq Region . She is currently employed by Kivalliq School Operations as a Grade 5 Teacher at Simon Alaittuq School in Rankin Inlet .
Laura Merritt with President Vianne Timmons Laura Merritt , STF Award recipient
Dean James McNinch presenting Laura with the STF Award
Photos credit : Trevor Hopkins
Student Awards
John Loeppky Adrienne Dechief
On March 14th , 2013 , the annual reception honouring outstanding undergraduate academic achievement in the Faculty of Education for 2012 was held . Student representatives John Loeppky and Adrienne Dechief addressed the group .
Photos credit : Trevor Hopkins