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Catherine Ready , ( photo above with grandfather , Chancellor Ready ) a distinguished graduate in the Faculty of Education , was the first recipient of the newly created Bachelor of Education After Degree ( BEAD ) Convocation Prize . This prize was established by the then Dean , James McNinch , Faculty of Education in March 2014 to award , recognize , and encourage BEAD students . The BEAD Convocation Prize is awarded to the most distinguished graduate who has achieved an Outstanding in their internship and who has the highest program grade point average anc compliments the only other award of the Faculty of Education , the STF prize .
Catherine graduated with a Bachelor of Music Education ( minor in Social Studies ) with Great Distinction . During her studies , Catherine was the recipient of the Academic Silver Scholarship ( Fall 2013 ), and the City of Regina Henry Baker Scholarship ( Fall 2013 ). She was also honoured by being on the Dean ’ s List in fall 2012 . Catherine has been actively involved in the community throughout her studies , including being a Skate Canada Official , a committee member of the RCMP Charity Ball for Creative Kids SK ., and a volunteer accompanist for Dr . A . E . Perry School Choir . Catherine is currently employed with the Regina Public School Board at Coronation Park Community School and Grant Road School as the Arts Education Teacher ( K - Grade 8 ). She also teaches piano , voice , and theory to students preparing them for Royal Conservatory of Music exams .
Mindy Anderson , ( photo above with daughter ) a distinguished graduate in the Faculty of Education , was the recipient of the Saskatchewan Teachers ’ Federation Prize . At each University of Regina convocation ceremony , the Saskatchewan Teacher ’ s 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 was pleased to present the Saskatchewan Teacher ’ s Prize to Mindy Anderson , who graduated 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 .
During Mindy ’ s studies , she was the recipient of the Academic Silver Scholarship ( 2011 ), Academic Gold Prize ( 2012 and 2013 ), and the Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan Scholarship ( 2013 ). She brings innovation , creativity , motivation , and confidence into the classroom . She is blessed with instinctual qualities that make her a wonderful teacher , enhanced by a strong education program .
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