Faculty of Education Education News Spring / Summer 2013 Page 5
Photo Credit : Bill Roberts , YNTEP
Saskatchewan Teachers ’ Federation Award Recipient : Laurie Berglund , YNTEP
Laurie Berglund
At each University of Regina convocation ceremony , the Saskatchewan Teachers ’ Federation ( STF ) awards a prize to the most distinguished student of the graduating class in the Faculty of Education who does not hold another degree . The Faculty of Education is pleased to present the Saskatchewan Teachers ’ Prize to
Laurie Berglund , a distinguished graduate in the Faculty of Education .
Laurie is graduating with a Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education with Great Distinction . She completed her program through the Yukon Native Teacher Education Program ( YNTEP ), a partnership between the Faculty of Education and Yukon College . Laurie acquired many life experiences such as working as a preschool teacher , substitute teacher , and educational assistant , before beginning her program at Yukon College in 2010 . During her studies , Laurie was the recipient of the Willoughby Scholarship ( 2012 Fall ), Academic Gold Prize ( 2012 Spring / Summer ), the Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan Scholarship ( 2011 Fall ), and the Academic Silver Scholarship ( 2011 Fall ).
Laurie has fulfilled her lifelong dream of becoming a teacher . As a student and mother , she attributes her successes to a supportive team and administration . She also appreciates her instructors ’ guidance , support , and encouragement . They added richness to her studies with the inclusion of First Nation content and by sharing their own experiences from the classroom . Laurie appreciates the practical learning from the summer camp at Teslin , Yukon Territory ; blended learning from Elders in the community ; and internships that prepared her to explore and embrace the art of teaching .
Photo Right YNTEP Graduates 2013 ( L-R ): Carrie-Lyn Robinson , Faculty Advisor ; Dr . Carol Schick , U of R ; Pauline Paton , Graduate ; Pricilla Dawson , Graduate ; Ann Geddes , YNTEP Coordinator ; Bill Roberts , Faculty Advisor ; Crystal Woodman , Graduate ; Laurie Bergland , Graduate ; and Melanie Cole , Graduate
Photo Credit : Bill Roberts , YNTEP