The Honourable John Hogan, KC, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, announced the recipients of the 2025 Premier's Award for Innovation in Teaching and the Minister's Award for Compassion in Teaching during an awards ceremony at The Rooms on June 20.
The Premier's Award for Innovation in Teaching honours outstanding K-12 teachers in all disciplines who have demonstrated innovation in instruction and a commitment to preparing their students for future success.
2025 Premier's Award recipients are:
- Angela O'Brien, Prince of Wales Collegiate, St. John's
- Sara Barry, Holy Trinity Elementary, Torbay
The Minister's Award for Compassion in Teaching recognizes inspirational and compassionate K-12 teachers who have gone above and beyond to support the social, emotional and mental well-being of their students, colleagues or school community as a whole.
2025 Minister of Education's Award recipients:
- Heather Cull-Tilley, St. Joseph's Academy, Lamaline
- Janice Spencer, Corner Brook Regional High
- Luce Landry, École des Grands-Vents, St. John's
- Matthew Hillier, St. Teresa's, St. John's
- Sherry Maher, Cowan Heights Elementary, St. John's
- Valerie Sheppard, Peacock Primary, Happy Valley-Goose Bay
- Paula Courage, Beachy Cove Elementary, Portugal Cove-St. Philip's
The Premier's and Minister's Teaching Awards were established in 2021 to acknowledge the leadership role that educators play in the lives of students.
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"Congratulations to the 2025 honourees for the vital role you play in shaping education across our province. Your unwavering dedication to students, your efforts to prepare them for the future, and commitment to enriching their school communities are deeply appreciated. I sincerely thank this year's recipients for their outstanding work and extend my gratitude to all educators who make a difference every single day."
Honourable John Hogan, KC, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
"Our students thrive thanks to the imagination, empathy, and steadfast dedication of their educators. I offer heartfelt congratulations to each award recipient and applaud your passion for teaching. Your ability to bring innovation and compassion into the classroom helps foster a lifelong love of learning. Thank you for inspiring the next generation."
Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development
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