GRANDE PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIVISION
Parkside Montessori teacher honoured with prestigious Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence

The Grande Prairie Public School Division is proud to announce that Laura Noel, teacher from Parkside Montessori, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Prime Minister's Certificate of Teaching Excellence. This award recognizes Laura's exceptional ability to inspire and empower young learners through creative and empathetic teaching methods.

Miss Laura is a dedicated and innovative teacher known for her multi-sensory learning opportunities that encourage students to explore their curiosity and engage deeply with their studies and community. Her initiatives, such as the "grand-buddies" program with a local seniors' home and the "kindness ninjas" project, foster a sense of community and empathy among her students, demonstrating the profound impact of her teaching philosophy.

"Laura's work not only engages and inspires her students but also enriches her entire school community," said Sandy McDonald, Superintendent of Grande Prairie Public School Division. "We are incredibly proud of her achievements and grateful for her contributions to our division."

The awards celebrate excellence in various categories, including Teaching Excellence, Teaching Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), and Excellence in Early Childhood Education.

This year holds special significance as the 30th anniversary of the Prime Minister's Awards. For more information, please read the official press release from the Prime Minister's Office: Canada celebrates its top educators for the 30th year, honouring them with the Prime Minister's Awards - Canada.ca.

Quick facts

• Since their creation in 1994, the Prime Minister's Awards have honoured more than 2,200 outstanding Canadian educators.
• Award recipients are determined based on a rigorous two-tier selection process undertaken by over 180 volunteers from the education and early childhood education communities across Canada.
• This year's award recipients were chosen from among 115 nominations across the country.