Teacher of the Year 2023

Today we are going to celebrate the hard work and dedication our workers have at the Newell School. I believe it takes a team of amazing individuals to positively impact students in every classroom. We received nominations for certified and classified staff member of the year from co-workers, parents, students, and community members.

This year five teachers received nominations for teacher of the year and a committee of administration worked together to decide the winning candidate. Here is an excerpt from the winning candidates nomination form:

- “This teacher encourages students to try projects that are challenging and not just easy ones… This teacher believes in the students and they know that. This teacher truly cares about the students and it shows in how attentive he is to the students and their needs.

The winner of the 2022-2023 teacher of the year is Mr. Trev Fiedler.

This year, we also wanted to recognize our classified staff for the commitment they put into helping educating students. Individuals eligible for this award include paraprofessionals, custodians, secretaries, librarians, kitchen personnel, and business personnel. All of these individuals work together with our certified staff to make a difference in students’ lives.

This year, four individuals received nominations for classified staff of the year. Here is an excerpt from the winning candidate’s nomination form:

- “She has been very helpful with the students in my classroom that she services while also being able to assist the students in my classroom that she may not be working with… We have been able to work together and come up with goals for students that we both agree are developmentally appropriate and reachable for students”.

The winner of the 2022-2023 classified staff member of the year is Mrs. Jill McTaggart.

Today we are going to celebrate the hard work and dedication our workers have at the Newell School. I believe it takes a team of amazing individuals to positively impact students in every classroom. We received nominations for certified and classified staff member of the year from co-workers, parents, students, and community members.

This year five teachers received nominations for teacher of the year and a committee of administration worked together to decide the winning candidate. Here is an excerpt from the winning candidates nomination form:

- “This teacher has a passion for what she teaches, which manifests in her instructions… Holding students accountable in a wonderful way that teaches responsibility. She does not hesitate to call a parent or other staff member to brainstorm regarding a student.

The winner of the 2021-2022 teacher of the year is Mrs. Cheryl McCann.

This year, we also wanted to recognize our classified staff for the commitment they put into helping educating students. Individuals eligible for this award include paraprofessionals, custodians, secretaries, librarians, kitchen personnel, and business personnel. All of this individuals work together with our certified staff to make a difference in students lives.

This year, six individuals received nominations for classified staff of the year. Here is an excerpt from the winning candidate’s nomination form:

- “She is eager to learn and always has a positive attitude… I consider her to be my education equal and she always tries harder to understand the material… She is a stud!”

The winner of the 2021-2022 classified staff member of the year is Mrs. Noreen Yule.