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Bachelor of Education after Degree ( BEAD ) PRize recipient
Karyn Booy was awarded the spring 2015 Bachelor of Education After Degree Prize
The Bachelor of Education After Degree ( BEAD ) Convocation Prize was established by the Faculty of Education in March 2014 to encourage and recognize BEAD students . The BEAD Convocation
prize is awarded to the most distinguished graduate with an overall internship rating of “ outstanding ” and the highest grade point average in the program .
The Faculty of Education was pleased to present the After Degree Convocation Prize to Karyn Booy . Karyn graduated with a Bachelor of Education ( Secondary ) with Great Distinction . She majored in Biology Education with a minor in Chemistry Education . Her first degree is a Bachelor ’ s of Natural Sciences from King ’ s University . During her studies at the University of Regina , Karyn was the recipient of an Academic Silver scholarship ( fall 2014 ).
While part of the Faculty of Education , Karyn found the Faculty ’ s focus on social justice
Saskatchewan Teachers ’ Federation Prize Recipient
Janelle Zborowski was awarded the spring 2015 Saskatchewan Teachers ’ Federation Prize
At each University of Regina convocation ceremony , the most distinguished student of the graduating class in the Faculty of Education who does not hold another degree is awarded the Saskatchewan Teachers ’
Federation ( STF ) Prize . At the 2015 Spring Convocation , the Faculty of Education was pleased to present the STF prize to Janelle Zborowski .
Janelle graduated with a Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education with Great Distinction . During her studies , she was the recipient of the Academic Silver Scholarship ( Fall 2012 ) and Academic Gold Scholarships ( Fall 2013 and 2014 ). She was also on the Dean ’ s Honours List in two consecutive semesters ( Fall 2013 & Winter 2014 ).
During her years as a preservice teacher , it was evident that Janelle had a passion for teaching and that she cared deeply for her students and the communities from which they came . While a student , Janelle has volunteered at the Student Energy in Action for Regina Community Health ( SEARCH ) initiative and and at helpful in transforming the way she views and interacts with students within the classroom and the broader community . This commitment to social justice was reflected in Karyn ’ s work with the Sonlight Christian Reformed Church and the Indian Metis Christian Fellowship in Regina .
In the fall , Karyn begins a Master ’ s degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Manitoba , where she has been awarded a 2015 NSERC grant to study the impacts of noise pollution on the resident Arctic beluga population . She is confident this research will enhance the science education she provides in future classrooms .
The Faculty of Education wishes Karyn success in her future endeavours .
Mother Teresa Middle School . While on internship , Janelle sat on an Adopt-a-Family committee , and she integrated Indigenous perspectives into the curriculum by inviting an Aboriginal storyteller and artist into her classroom , and by engaging in a sharing circle each day with her students . Janelle is grateful for the preparation and support she received from the Faculty of Education for her internship experience .
Janelle attributes her student success to the compassion and understanding of her family . This support has convinced her of the value of holism , which she see as the most powerful tool that educators can employ to ensure the success and well-being of students . The Faculty of Education wishes Janelle success on her future endeavours .
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