Director`s Awards

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Director`s Awards

The 2015 Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
Director’s Awards
Director’s Awards Ceremony
May 11, 2015
3:30 p.m.
Message from the Director
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
is an engaged, energetic, and exciting
organization administered by an immeasurably
gifted and caring staff. The annual Director’s
Awards are an opportunity to show
appreciation to those people who consistently
go out of their way to make sure that our
students are reaching their full potential.
In reviewing the nominations for the Director’s
Citation Award, Excellence in Equity Award, Health & Safety Award, the
Innovation Award, the Mentoring Award, the Ronald K. Lynch Memorial
Award, and the Technology Excellence Award, it is evident that we have a
first-rate team that is building a world class educational system. We are
genuinely privileged to have such an outstanding staff.
Commemorating exceptional contributions by our staff is only one of the
many ways we show students, parents, staff, and communities that public
education is built upon partnerships of distinction. Together we are creating
exemplary learning environments for our children and adult learners.
Congratulations to all of the award recipients. These awards you receive today
are a tribute to the work you do and it is my honour to present them to you.
Jennifer Adams
Director of Education and
Secretary of the Board
2015 Director’s Awards
Director’s Citation Award
Innovation Award
The Director’s Citation Award recognizes
outstanding and significant staff
contributions to the District and its students,
over an extended period of time, showing
a level of imagination, enthusiasm, and
professionalism that constitutes a worthy
model for others. The Award was initiated
by former Director of Education Stanley J.
Berry, in 1985, as a means of celebrating
outstanding professional contributions
of staff and has been continued by all
directors since that time. It was, and is,
intended to be a recognition of staff, by
their colleagues, honouring those who are
in the midst of their careers.
The Innovation Award recognizes
noteworthy contribution of a staff
member to the development of innovative
concepts, suggestions, actions, or process
improvements that result in immediate and
significant ongoing benefit to the District.
Excellence in Equity Award
Granted in recognition of a substantial
contribution of a parent, volunteer, business
community member or organization to
support the alignment and integration of
equity and inclusive educational principles
and practices over an extended period of
years or through a significant initiative that
has directly benefited OCDSB students.
Health & Safety Award
The award has been established to
recognize those employees who have
made an outstanding contribution or
recommendation to improve the health and/
or safety of Board employees or co-workers.
Mentoring Award
The Mentoring Award recognizes
outstanding contribution and support from
a District staff member to the Mentoring
Program which has resulted in having a
significant impact in the development of a
beginning employee.
Ronald K. Lynch
Memorial Award
The Ronald K. Lynch Memorial Award
recognizes a staff member who has made
a sustained commitment to the success of
students with special education needs or
who has made a specific contribution of
outstanding merit to the delivery of special
education services. The Award is in memory
of Ronald K. Lynch, a long-time educator,
who passed away on January 4, 2008. Ron
was a champion of students with special
needs throughout his 43-year career in
public education.
Technology
Excellence Award
The Technology Excellence Award
recognizes the outstanding commitment
of a staff member to the planning and
implementation of a technology initiative
which benefits student learning.
2015 Director’s Citation Award Recipients
Susan Baker
Board/Committee Coordinator
Board Services
Diane Labelle,
ePLC Administrator
Curriculum Services
Brenda Beattie
Office Administrator
Ridgemont High School
Judi Laurikainen
Psychological Associate
Learning Support Services
Colette Eveillard
Teacher
Mary Honeywell Elementary School
Christine McCarthy
Assistant, Operations
Human Resources department
Sue Farrell
Elgin Street Public School
Wayne Richard
Day Custodian
Woodroffe High School
Kevin Gadde
Chief Custodian
Gloucester High School
Mary Saunders
Head, Student Services
Earl of March Secondary School
Franca Germano
Office Assistant
Business & Learning Technologies
France Thibault
Principal
Glebe Collegiate Institute
Rob James
Principal
Regina Street Public School
Peggy Van Ryckeghem
Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School
2015 Director’s Citation Award Recipient
Susan Baker
Board/Committee Coordinator
Board Services
Sue has served in a number of roles and in a number
of different areas since joining the OCDSB in 1989.
Her curiosity, technical skills and willingness to learn
have made her a valuable team member. To staff and
trustees, Sue has been a strong resource in her role as
Board/Committee Coordinator. With respect to issues of
governance and rules of order, Sue’s experience and knowledge is a tremendous resource.
The Board’s business is conducted in public and subject to complex rules and regulations
but Sue is there to guide the work of committees in a manner that respects those
guidelines, while ensuring that business is conducted effectively. Sue is gracious to all with
a special ability to make the public feel welcome.
Strong organizational and technical skills serve Sue well when organizing agendas for
Board and Committee meetings. Sue is counted upon to have the minutes prepared and
distributed in a timely fashion as well as helping to organize agendas to facilitate the flow of
business.
Sue has also been very active in the current focus on policy and procedure development
and is a great resource for staff, always willing to help. Her efforts in this area have been a
real asset for departments and managers who often do not have the time or resources to
manage this on their own.
Sue’s expertise and wisdom is recognized, and she is often asked to help with
everything from writing to formatting issues, and sometimes even strategy on wording of
recommendations. She is always willing to help and to share her knowledge in a way that is
not intimidating to others.
Sue’s calm demeanor is an asset in an organization that is driven by deadlines. She is
always pleasant even when tracking down missing reports or key staff to ensure timely
information for trustees, staff and the public. Her commitment to learning and sharing of
knowledge is an example to us all.
Brenda Beattie
For years, Brenda has been the face, the voice, and
the corporate memory of Ridgemont High School. Her
dedication and commitment to the school, its staff,
students and parents are unparalleled. In many ways,
Brenda is the moral compass and the “keeper of the
light.” She is admired and respected by all. Brenda is
always friendly and everyone who meets her responds positively to her approach.
Staff at the school has commented that Brenda is always smiling, happy and pleasant.
Brenda is the ‘school mom’; she is warm, kind and caring. People come first every time.
As well as being very organized and resourceful, Brenda has a calm and calming demeanor
and is always willing to help others; she is grace under pressure. Brenda always has an
answer, and the staff at Ridgemont know where to go for answers.
She is always professional and courteous with the students, staff and community no matter
how stressful the situation. Brenda goes well above and beyond what she is expected to
do as an office administrator. She never hesitates to assist with after-school, evening or
weekend events and she can often be found behind-the-scenes doing work that is vital to
the success of these events. Once, she even took over planning a wedding for a teacher
whose wedding planner didn’t work out. The ceremony and reception were a huge success!
She knows the students very well and they rely on her for advice on various issues, and
she always handles students with humour and respect. When Brenda says with a smile, “It
should be fine” everyone knows it will be.
The school is very lucky to have someone so capable and efficient. The entire community
owes her a great debt for her unwavering commitment. We are very lucky to have her in
our midst.
Colette Eveillard
Teacher
Colette is the quintessential grade 1 teacher, a master
teacher who has spent thousands of hours developing
a solid program and creating teaching materials. Her
approach to teaching French as a Second Language
is methodical and logical. She uses “La Methode
Gestuelle” to teach phonics and the children associate
a gesture with every sound. Every sound studied also comes with a song to solidify the
connection. Her standards for written work are high and she is clear in her expectations.
She models the use of French and her students do the same.
Colette plays a major role in her students’ academic growth and socio-emotional
development. She is firm, consistent, patient, and always kind. She finds something positive
in every student and treats everyone with respect and dignity. She spends recesses helping
small groups of students to resolve conflicts or giving students (not always her own) extra
academic help. She works with her students individually every day and is meticulous in her
feedback to parents. No child is left behind and no parent is left in the dark. She provides
a complete agenda for parents. Colette expects parents to be involved in their child’s
education, and so they are.
After the earthquakes in Haiti, Colette began an initiative at her school to help. She
encouraged the students to collect milk bags from which mats could be woven. This
initiative took off and an article about Colette was published in the newspaper. Several
years later, our school is still collecting milk bags and Colette is still quietly spearheading
the campaign.
Colette is a leader among teachers. She can often be found after school sitting with new
teachers sharing resources, offering support and providing guidance. She is known to be
courteous, tactful, always willing to help, and many beginning teachers have benefited from
her wisdom and experience.
Sue Farrell
Sue started with the OCDSB in 2009 and is now office
administrator and quiet leader at Elgin Street Public
School. She works tirelessly to support students, staff
and the school community.
Sue ensures that the school’s front office is a warm,
welcoming, respectful, safe and caring place for students, parents and all visitors. She has
a special balance of kindness and professionalism and never appears stressed, even on her
busiest days. Sue moves about the office with confidence no matter how chaotic the day.
Sue is organized and meticulous, and her technical abilities are impressive. She stays on
top of her many tasks and meets all deadlines. Sue even impressed the auditors at a recent
meeting with her accounting and organizational skills. As well, Sue was selected as one of
the office administrators to work with a consultant to provide our District with feedback on
the challenges of the job.
Sue is an effective communicator whose skills were greatly appreciated on October 22,
2014, when a police incident occurred near the school. She remained calm and was able
to put parents at ease when they phoned concerned about their children’s safety. Following
the incident, she made helpful suggestions for improvements to the process.
Sue works collaboratively with the school council and with community partners. She
supports fundraising initiatives, helps to purchase the breakfast foods on a weekly basis
for the breakfast program, tracks and reports expenditures, works with OSTA to ensure
the empty seat applications are filled and communicates with parents when there are bus
delays. In addition, she runs the school’s milk program and contributed to the school’s
United Way campaign. Sue also liaises with the Jack Purcell Community Centre and the
YMCA to communicate program changes to families. Sue makes Elgin Street Public School
a better place to work and learn.
Kevin Gadde
Chief Custodian
Kevin contributes to the school and the District in a
quiet but powerful way. He is a role model for others, is
incredibly supportive of students, and works tirelessly
to make the school the best that it can be. He is always
looking for ways to improve learning spaces and to
ensure a clean, healthy and safe building that looks
fantastic. Kevin finds creative ways to use space to
enhance student learning. He has created many alternative learning spaces for various
departments in the school to support ESL, SPARK, science/tech space, and more.
Kevin supports a variety of student leadership initiatives and looks for ways to solve
problems creatively. He supports the leadership camp, and various community fundraisers
through the school’s Gator Power Team.
He was one of the first staff members to begin using the Google Calendar to ensure that
everyone was aware of various community events happening in the school. He encouraged
others to do the same. This has helped to utilize space efficiently and has also helped in the
planning of various student events.
Kevin always strives to make the school look great. He ensures that all spaces are clean,
healthy and professional looking. He painted the school lobby and halls in Gator colours,
making it inviting for all.
K.E.Nelson talks about leaders as “…leading best when we help others to go where we’ve
decided we want to go, when we help others to use themselves creatively, when we forget
about ourselves as a leader and focus on our group, their needs and their goals. To lead
is to serve. To give – to achieve TOGETHER.” This is Kevin. He works alongside his team
at all times and their work is appreciated. His team would do anything for him and the
students would as well. Kevin is outstanding in every way.
Franca Germano
Office Assistant
Franca regularly goes above and beyond the
requirements of her job. She has voluntarily taken on the
responsibility for ordering technical equipment not only
for her department but for all schools and departments
across the District. Franca can also be counted upon to
locate meeting space. People have come to know that,
when it is needed, Franca can find it. She cheerfully keeps all of her colleagues in line, and is
always counted upon to bring forward items for action in a timely manner.
She is the one person people go to for advice when ordering classroom technology,
providing information on current models and accessories required. More often than not, she
also processes the orders for them, saving schools a number of hours of work. She has an
encyclopedic knowledge of classroom technology, suppliers, and status of inventory; this is
a resource that all of her colleagues have come to rely upon over the years.
On several occasions, people have dropped in to B&LT looking to borrow some piece of
equipment; they often show up without notice and often late in the day. Franca can be
counted upon to find a solution to meet their needs, resulting in happy people.
Franca is a superb organizer of events; she can arrange menus, food, suppliers and venues
for events both within the department and for others, and she accomplishes this seemingly
effortlessly. Visitors have often commented on her ability with great admiration.
Franca is a shining example of someone who goes out of her way to help, and she
never looks for public recognition. Most of the extra work and effort identified in this
commendation is outside of her job description, and is almost always done on her own
time. Franca will never leave anyone with the impression that she is too busy to help.
Rob James
Principal
Regina Street Public School
Rob James’ leadership stands out as truly exceptional. An
adjunct professor at the University of Ottawa, who was
the ‘artist-in-residence’ at Regina Street Public School
in 2013-2014, commented about the exceptional work
being done. He said he was consistently impressed by
the enthusiasm, creativity, and high level of engagement
of the students, many of whom are from disadvantaged backgrounds. He was also deeply
impressed by the level of dedication and pedagogical excellence of all of the staff at Regina
Street Public School.
Rob and a grade 6 classrooom teacher are largely responsible for integrating Mud Lake, an
ecologically sensitive natural area adjacent to the school property, into virtually all facets of
the school’s curriculum. They use Mud Lake as a vehicle to teach the Ministry-mandated
curriculum in a way that is fun and engaging for the students. These visionary educators
have cultivated among the students the idea that they are the caretakers of Mud Lake, a
responsibility that the students take very seriously. The students have a remarkably detailed
understanding of Mud Lake’s ecology, history, and its flora and fauna. They are able to apply
this knowledge to other domains including music, which culminated in the performance of an
extended musical piece titled “Mud Lake Symphony.” Because of the innovative ways in which
the material is presented, the students are deeply invested, not only in preserving Mud Lake,
but also in the learning process itself. The students at Regina Street Public School clearly love
learning. This is a wonderful testament to the quality of the teachers at Regina Street Public
School and the extraordinary direction of principal Rob James.
Regina Street Public School is truly unique in its students’ high level of investment in the
learning process. That level of investment is in large part, due to the vision and dedication of
Principal Rob James.
Diane Labelle
ePLC Administrator
Curriculum Services
Diane has a passion for solving problems. Her
vision and motivation have resulted in a shift in
the registration process for employees to access
workshops.
Diane was hired in Curriculum Services as a bilingual
secretary in 2004 and one of her responsibilities was to manually register OCDSB
employees in workshops offered by Curriculum Services. In 2007, Diane became aware
of an electronic system of workshop registration that was being tried at another school
district. With the support of her system principal, Diane explored the software, arranged for
B&LT to review the software, and worked with members of the B&LT team and the software
developer to create a version which would meet OCDSB needs. Curriculum Services piloted
the program in 2008-2009 and Diane continued to monitor and work with the developers
to ensure that the program was appropriate to the needs of the department. Soon,
other departments learned of the program and Diane trained members of each central
department in its use. She continues to train and act as a resource for those who need
assistance. She always makes herself available to those who are experiencing difficulties.
Diane frequently presents ideas to the software developers which are added to the program
to make it more flexible and user friendly. Until 2012-2013, workshop participants were
required to sign in on paper. That is, until Diane presented the idea of an ‘electronic sign-in
sheet’ using Chrome books that are available to be passed around in the workshop for
participants to sign in. This results in the production of a certificate of attendance which
is emailed to participants. In the past, these certificates were created and mailed out
manually.
In the 2013-2014 school year, Diane oversaw more than 500 workshops for Curriculum
Services, the Inclusive, Safe and Caring Programs office, and other central departments.
Judi Laurikainen
Judi is a Psychological Associate who serves students
with developmental disabilities (DD).
Judi brings a vast knowledge of issues facing the
DD community as well as a sense of continuity to
families as they move through the school system
including initial intake and transition to post-21. Judi
has extensive experience in behavioural assessment and intervention planning, especially
relating to students on the Autism spectrum. Her creativity in problem-solving makes her a
valuable resource for teachers looking for new behavioural techniques and strategies.
Judi has spent countless hours reviewing and discussing Safety Plans and Behaviour
Management Plans with staff to ensure safe environments. Judi is very detail-oriented
and works until the job is done. She is very approachable and is always available to
students, parents and staff. She has a wonderful rapport with all stakeholders due to
her kind nature, sound knowledge and willingness to provide the best care and services
possible. Judi is an early point of contact for parents who are enrolling their children with
developmental disabilities. Whether the child is at school entry age, has relocated to our
city, or is considering a transfer from another district, Judi’s calm professionalism provides
support throughout the process. During the intake visits and assessments, Judi presents a
knowledgeable and welcoming initial contact which fosters confidence.
Many families of students with developmental disabilities find it difficult to navigate the
social service system. Judi is extremely knowledgeable in the services available, in the
variety of access points, and required paperwork. She is always willing to assist families
with this. She understands the emotional toll of parenting a child with a disability and
always approaches them with respect, dignity and empathy.
Judi brings to her role a sense of responsibility, care and generosity apparent to all she
meets. More than just making a difference, Judi IS the difference.
Christine McCarthy
Assistant, Operations
Human Resources department
In the Human Resources department, we have had the
privilege of working with Christine for the past decade. We
can vouch for her determination, hard work, her kindness
and her effectiveness. We have rarely come across a
person who is so attentive to the smallest of detail.
Christine always maintains a very positive and friendly attitude towards all clients. She
works well under pressure and always manages to solve problems in stressful situations.
She is very well respected by everyone who has the opportunity to work with her.
Christine never hesitates to take on new challenges or a difficult task, and her skills are not
limited to the work she does in her position. Christine is the organizer of the “HR Elves.”
She coordinates and collects winter clothing, snow suits, and hats and mitts for students
in need. She manages this program on her own time and works through her lunch periods
to have items sent to the schools. When a donated item needs to be cleaned, she takes it
home for cleaning as she wants every child to receive fresh, warm clothing. Christine also
coordinates and collects clothing for those in need at the Adult High School.
Christine has been known to cook for a sick colleague; she will deliver food to a family
living though a tragedy. She does this for others, quietly and without question, and does not
like to draw attention to herself.
Christine leads by example in our workplace and her actions have an impact throughout a
number of our schools and across our school communities. She shows us that each and
every one of us can make a difference in small ways--and in larger ways. Christine is a
true role model, and her kindness reminds us each day that little acts of kindness really do
make a difference.
Wayne Richard
Day Custodian
A custodian could be described as a guardian and this
is an appropriate characterization of Wayne’s approach
at work. Wayne has been a professional with our District
for 25 years, and has included Woodroffe High School
as part of his family for ten years. He greets students
enthusiastically by name, recalling details of their
busy schedules. He patiently accommodates staff requests while juggling the demands
of daily routines in a busy building. He is a team-oriented leader who is conscientious in
his role with staff and students. Wayne conducts himself with poise, within the school and
community. Weekend neighbourhood groups are met with a friendly smile and a courteous
offer of assistance. He is an ambassador for the OCDSB. Beyond his accomplishments,
Wayne demonstrates the attributes of a model citizen — honest, culturally aware, flexible,
and respectful.
Wayne has always been supportive of the General Learning and Dual Support Programs
at Woodroffe. He takes time to check in with each class and cultivate relationships with
students. This year, Wayne mentored a young man with autism spectrum disorder who has
had a difficult time finding purpose at school. Wayne has provided guidance to overcome
social deficits and has modeled appropriate communication in social settings. This teen has
worked to clean the school cafeteria after lunch each day. With Wayne’s support, he has
been able to accept direction and find reward in completing tasks. Wayne is innovative and
has sought advice on best practices to implement new challenges for this student. Wayne’s
devotion to this student’s success is impressive but not surprising. When asked to identify
his number one daily priority from his long list of duties, Wayne responds, “Students.”
Wayne’s passion for students serves as a reminder that educators are all around us in the
OCDSB. He is truly worthy of recognition for his contributions to students.
Mary Saunders
Head, Student Services
Mary works tirelessly to meet the emotional, physical
and curricular needs of our most needy students. Her
role at the school is truly multi-faceted as she connects
with students, parents, support staff, community
partners and colleagues to ensure that every student
can experience success at school. Mary is an advocate
for all learners, particularly those with exceptionalities. She works closely with students
throughout their high school career. She empowers them by developing their self-advocacy
skills that equip them for their post-secondary studies.
Mary has many leadership roles. In her role as department head, Mary coordinates mental
health support for a student body of 1150 students and liaises with staff including social
workers and psychologists and many community agencies. She coordinates the IEP process
for exams, the grade 9 EQAO math assessments, and the grade 10 literacy test. Students
are confident when they write these tests because of Mary’s support. Students in the
Community Living classes call her by her first name.
She works closely with elementary schools providing personalized support to parents
and grade 8 students making the transition to high school. Mary is an advisor for Earl’s
Youth Employment and Support staff (YES), a community fair for students showcasing
resources for health, mental health, employment, volunteering, and financial support. She
has presented at both school and District-wide PD days about differentiated instruction,
assistive technology and implementing accommodations.
As a guidance counsellor, Mary connects with students through her empathy, sense of
humour and relaxed nature. A parent remarked how grateful she was to have Mary in her
child’s life. The child in turn, described Mary as being understanding, accommodating and
like a friend. Her colleagues say she elevates their capabilities and efforts through her
exemplary work ethic and compassion. Mary’s dedication and care as an individual and as
an educator is reflected in everything she does.
France Thibault
Principal
Over her career, France has consistently demonstrated
her dedication to staff, parents and students. She is
committed to excellence as a professional, and fosters
a culture of excellence among her staff and students.
France is a lifelong learner and is constantly seeking
to improve not only her own performance but the
performance of the people with whom she works. She delves into new ideas and concepts
that engage both students and staff, and she actively supports those who present ideas
that will improve student success and well-being. France believes in creating an open
environment where people can share their thoughts, be supported, and can move both
students and staff forward.
A firm believer in intrinsically motivating people, France is a master at inspiring people to
be the best that they can be. She empowers the people around her to lead and emboldens
them with the belief that they are important – and that their voice matters. France fosters an
environment that enables established leaders in schools, providing opportunities for others to
lead and reach their potential. France’s schools are happy and energetic workplaces where
both staff and students are constantly supported and encouraged to grow.
As a result, France has created a legacy of learning and engagement that will endure for
years to come. France’s character has had a very positive impact on all with whom she has
worked. A funny, kind, caring, and empathetic person, France creates an open and inclusive
environment in every capacity. France makes school safe and fun for everyone. At school,
France is the foundation that supports and promotes learning and relationships.
France is one of the finest teachers and principals in our school district. She makes
everyone around her better and, as a result, students and staff in our District will continue
to thrive.
Peggy Van Ryckeghem
Peggy has worked at Sir Guy Carleton Secondary
School for over 20 years. She is an exemplary office
administrator. Over the past six years, she has worked
with eight different office staff members and, in each
instance, she has been able to bring the group together
as a cohesive and effective team. The office at Sir
Guy Carleton is always a positive and supportive place for students, staff, parents and
community members. Peggy’s leadership and mentoring of others is evident in everything
she does and this is reflected in the front office. She is smart and very capable and staff
rely on her to ensure that everything ”just gets done.”
A visiting principal was heard to exclaim after his second week, “What’s going on here;
everyone gets along with each other!” This retired sage, who had been an administrator at
numerous schools, said he had never witnessed such a cohesive office staff. That unified
culture is because of Peggy.
In a unique setting, where students have learning challenges, her organizational abilities
and interpersonal skills are appreciated by all. Her caring demeanor ensures that every
student feels welcomed and supported, even when the student is not having a good day.
Peggy and her team display endless patience in the face of upset or angry students and
students are appreciative of the understanding.
Peggy’s abilities, including her very strong communication skills, have allowed ten different
principals and vice-principals in the past ten years to have an easy transition to their new
placements. She ensures that the positive culture is maintained and the history of the school
is not forgotten. Peggy is instrumental in bringing out the necessary skill sets to ensure strong
leadership teams in the school. The current principal and vice-principals are very quick to say
that Peggy’s knowledge and caring attitude are vital to the success of the school.
2015 Director’s Award Recipients
Excellence in Equity Award
Recipient for 2015
Amy Tremblay
Teacher
Rideau High School
Health & Safety Award
Recipient for 2015
Rob Corby
Chief Custodian
Innovation Award
Recipient for 2015
Colleen Irvin
Principal
Huntley Centennial Public School
Mentoring Award
Recipient for 2015
Caroline (Carey) Kitchen
Head of English/Music/Drama
A.Y. Jackson SecondarySchool
2015 Director’s Award Recipients
Ronald K. Lynch Memorial Award
Recipient for 2015
Paula Leitch-Blais
Learning Support Teacher and Head of Special Education
Technology Excellence
Award Recipients for 2015
GEM Team
Rosemary Kitts (Team Leader)
Tracy Bertrand
Carl Loucks
Teresa Harrison
Kim Rycroft
Andrew Parent
Mark Bilmer
Excellence in Equity Award Recipient
Amy Tremblay
Teacher
Rideau High School
Amy is a key player in organizing and running the literacy test, undergraduate awards, the scholarship committee and transitional activities. Amy tracks students in
ESL, ELD, and Student Success (even when she doesn’t
have an assigned period to do so) and is very familiar
with almost every ELL student in the school. She helps
make sure that their timetables reflect not only their required courses but interests and
growth opportunities as well. In addition to all of her work with the ELD and ESL students,
Amy is a leader of countless extra-curricular activities. From running basketball to contributing to assemblies and being the lynchpin of graduation, year in and year out. You only
have to hear how many times “Just ask Amy” is said, to know how instrumental she is to
the success of both staff and students at the school.
Amy looks for creative and practical solutions to help level the playing field, making it
easier for students from all backgrounds to succeed. She has worked to get bus passes
to students in need, advocated for more effective adaptations among her colleagues, and
organized opportunities for positive discussion (conversation club has become a favourite
after-school activity for many students, especially those new to Canada).
Amy also makes life easier for staff members around her – from welcoming new teachers, to providing countless ELD supports, to planning staff socials, to having a resource
for everything at her fingertips. Through her extreme helpfulness, she makes it easier for
teachers to achieve their potential, and to help their students do the same.
For Amy, no obstacle is too big. She is one hundred percent reliable and unconditionally
positive. She is humble and unassuming, never seeking credit or accolades. She is one of
the unsung heroes of our Board and deserves formal recognition from her peers.
Health & Safety Award Recipient
Rob Corby
Chief Custodian
Rob Corby is the chief custodian at Sir Guy Carleton
Secondary School, a vocational school with a large
number of technological course offerings as well as a
Physical Support Program which supports the needs
and equipment of 12 students in wheelchairs and
hosts a large number of community use activities. Rob
ensures the health and safety of all those who enter the building.
All Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School staff and students know that Rob can be relied on to
deal with concerns quickly and quietly. His relationship with all students is always a polite
one. The students in turn, respect him and his team for the work that they do at this school.
Rob is a kind, caring man who is incredibly knowledgeable about all areas of technology
and equipment. He oversees the safe maintenance of all classes and its equipment. This
list would include horticulture, culinary arts (an industrial kitchen) and even childcare. This
is above and beyond the usual facilities such as a gym, classrooms and cafeteria. He is a
man of many talents.
Rob’s wonderful communication skills are used in a multitude of ways to ensure the health
and well-being of all. His door is always open and he always finds time to help all those
in need. Rob manages his team effortlessly and his positive attitude is valued by both his
custodial staff and by the entire staff of the school. He is also a key member of the Sir Guy
Carleton Social Committee which organizes social events for staff.
Rob Corby is a consummate professional and readily tackles any job that needs to be
completed, going above and beyond in every task he takes on.
Innovation Award Recipient
Colleen Irvin
Principal
Through her leadership Colleen has, along with her staff,
assisted our District with refining and nurturing a model for
the distribution and integration of classroom technology. This
model has become our District-wide model, as it enables
students to use more readily access digital tools that will
support their learning. This model became known as the practice of “podding” which
involves the clustering of a small set of digital tools in a classroom.
While there were many talented people who delivered the desired outcomes for the
“podding” project at Huntley Centennial, Colleen initiated and sustained the vision
throughout the school and among District-level staff. She was prepared to accept the risk
inherent in changing the culture of how students access and use technology at her school.
As such, it required time, effort to access the expertise of others, thoughtful assembly of
key resources, as well as patience and comfort with the unknown and the unfamiliar.
The norms and practices for everyday use of learning technology have also been
established through her efforts. She invites her staff to find new routines that align with the
new realities of how students use technology.
Colleen’s commitment to investigate the strength and limitations of how technology could
be more available to her students, has resulted in new thinking at the District and provincial
levels. We are fortunate to have benefited from her creative, innovative, and courageous
commitment in this regard. She revised and refined essential practices surrounding the
deployment of technology which translated into a significant and positive outcome for
teaching and learning at her school and in other schools in our District.
Mentoring Award Recipient
Caroline (Carey) Kitchen
Head of English/Music/Drama
A.Y. Jackson SecondarySchool
A. Y. Jackson Secondary School is described as a place of
empowerment and Carey is fundamental in making the magic
happen. She is the epitome of everything a good mentor
strives to be. She is described as an exceptional teacher and
a deeply caring person. She has a true gift for igniting the
passion to learn, not just in her students but in her staff members as well. Carey believes in
her staff and in her students, and her mission is that they may believe in themselves.
Carey’s teaching, trust and kindness have helped many staff members take on professional
challenges. Carey leads by example and this does not go unnoticed by many staff
members. Her work with students is amazing and this is something she does with such
ease and confidence.
Carey has helped beginning teachers to believe in themselves and to become not just a
good teacher but a great teacher. She has not only taught beginning teachers to shine but
also encourages her students to trust in themselves.
One of our beginning teachers stated, “Not only did I learn to teach under Carey’s trusting
guidance and empowering mentoring, and also gather the courage and will to teach well
and with profound daily joy, I also learned the craft of transmitting empowerment. Carey
helped me to live out my most deeply and closely held philosophy of teaching and of life.
She did this most of all through example, as the very best leaders and mentors always do.
A. Y. Jackson is a world wherein individuals believe in themselves and in each other.”
Carey is an outstanding mentor who truly deserves this award and is worthy of recognition.
Ronald K. Lynch Memorial Award Recipient
Paula Leitch-Blais
Learning Support Teacher and Head of Special
Education — Glebe Collegiate Institute
Of the 1400-plus students at Glebe, many have identified
learning needs and require a wide variety of accommodations
for learning. Meeting their needs requires a super-human level
of organization, commitment to students and their families,
and an ability to inspire teachers and students to overcome
these challenges and achieve their personal potential. Paula Leitch-Blais is truly such a
“Superwoman!”
Paula is described as a person whose dedication goes above and beyond her job description.
She has taken on many roles which have challenged and tested her abilities. She uses her
background in academics, special education, and guidance to give her students the resources
they need to succeed.
Learning Support is at the heart of our school because Paula has open communication
amongst students, staff and parents, and makes it a safe and supportive place where students
want to be. Because Paula speaks directly with them and offers professional development
sessions, our teachers are knowledgeable of the strengths and needs of their exceptional
students and have strategies to accommodate them. She communicates with every one of her
students to ensure they are equipped for tests, summative, exams, and EQAO.
Paula Leitch-Blais is one of the hardest working teachers. She is an incredibly kind and
empathetic person and will do whatever it takes to support her students and her colleagues.
She works tirelessly to ensure that the services students receive are excellent and she has
done a phenomenal job of integrating Learning Support Services into the fabric of the school.
Without her passion and commitment, Glebe would miss her greatly.
Technology Excellence Award Recipient
GEM Team:
Rosemary Kitts (Team Leader)
Tracy Bertrand
Carl Loucks
Teresa Harrison
Kim Rycroft
Andrew Parent
Mark Bilmer
Business & Learning
Technologies
The GEM Team planned, facilitated and
executed the transition of our corporate communication platform from BEAM to GEM in an
incredibly short timeframe of six months. The work involved the technical design, planning,
approvals, funding, communication, training and troubleshooting, all done successfully with
minimum disruption.
The move from an aging email system to a new one was not easy in the OCDSB. The older
system had been in place for over 20 years. It supported over 10,000 users, and contained
data in over 6,000 conferences and groups. All of this had to be converted in six months to
the new Google-based system, which was not directly compatible. Many workarounds and
allowances had to be engineered.
The team held some fun events as well. They created the famous Google mascot who
greeted staff arriving for work on several mornings. They even held a naming contest, and
GEM was born. A help website was built and a training program known as Google Ninjas
was developed and put in place. On-the-spot training called the Google Fly By permitted
anyone to drop into the department for a rapid training session.
The transition was successful, and all 10,000 users were converted on time by mid-July. In
fact, other school districts (including one in the U.S.) heard about our approach and asked
to use our material. They were amazed it was possible within such a short time, and with
such a large user base. The GEM team did all this work while they continued to support the
existing system, and completed their regularly assigned tasks. They are an incredible team
of amazing workers!
Past Recipients of the Director’s Citation Award
1998
Neil Yorke-Slader
Music Teacher
1999
Jennifer Baldelli
Human Resources Officer
Human Resources
Louise McCutcheon
Classifier/Coder
Corporate Records
Bill Keywood
Purchasing Administrator
Purchasing
Debbie Marsland
Convent Glen Elementary School
Janet Millen
Teacher
Sawmill Creek Elementary School
2000
Dave Miller
Project Manager Data Delivery
Business and Learning Technologies
Ekram Beshir
Arabic Instructor
International Languages Program
Continuing Education
Barrie W. Pratt
Teacher
Roberta Bondar Public School
Jim Bilodeau
Supervisor of Mechanical and
Electrical Services, Plant
Barbara Welke
Office Coordinator
John McCrae Secondary School
Larry Capstick
Membership Services Officer
Ontario Secondary School
Teachers’ Federation
2001
Sheila Atwood
Administrative Assistant
Facilities and Physical Planning
Fran Chilton-Mackay
Head of Fine Arts
J.S. Woodsworth Secondary School
Leslie Bricker
Teacher
Sawmill Creek Elementary School
Diane Evraire
Database Administrator
Joseph-Edouard Calixte
Teacher
Bayview Public School
Marjorie Clegg
Manager
Quality Assurance
Jim Pratt
Chief Custodian
Adult High School
Jocelyne Cory
Educational Assistant (Youth Worker)
Bruce Richard
Coordinator of Financial Reporting
Finance
Laurie Hamilton
Music Teacher
Dick Wells
Facilities Planning Officer
Facilities and Physical Planning
Dianne Hanson
Administrative Clerk
Physical Facilities/
Design and Construction Services
2002
John LeRoy
Teacher
Agincourt Road Public School
Charles D’Aoust
Coordinator of Budget Services
Financial Systems Support and
Labour Relations Costing, Finance
Lydea Martin
McGregor Easson Public School
Judith Matthewson
Teacher
Greely Elementary School
Murray McClymont
Chief Custodian
Manordale Public School
Sue Peter-Weeks
Human Resources
Danielle Boyer
Teacher
Rockcliffe Park Public School
Constantine Ioannou
Continuing Education Officer
Continuing Education
Barbara Johnson
Teacher
Sir Winston Churchill Public School
Robert Lanthier
Head of Math, Physical Education,
and Athletics
Pat Mainwaring
Teacher and Team Leader of the
Education for Community Living Class
Margarida Vietorisz
Chief Custodian
Featherston Drive Public School
Judy Makin
Psychologist and ISA Coordinator
Special Education/Student Services
Trish Brighton
Human Resources Administrator
Human Resources
Darryl McCorkell
Chief Custodian
James Cowan
Special Education Support Teacher
for Pupils with Developmental Disabilities
Ron Paris
Teacher
Osgoode Public School
Phil Ritchie
Psychologist
Todd St. Amour
Chief Custodian
Wendy Santo
Teacher
Terry Fox Elementary School
Ilse Turnsen
Teacher and Team Leader
Education for Community Living Class
Sandi van Gulik
2003
Keith Jenkins
Teacher
Carson Grove Elementary School
Elizabeth Jurshevski
Head, Special Education, English as
a Second Language, and the Arts
Brookfield High School
Theresa Moss
Office Assistant
Sandra O’Doherty
Educational Assistant
2004
Katie Abbott
Terry Fox Elementary School
Frank Allan
Principal
Rachel Lacasse
Teacher
Allan Braun
Itinerant Teacher/Visually Impaired
Murielle Laurin
Teacher
Castlefrank Elementary School
Mike Carson
Manager
Planning and Transportation
Gayle Luth
Osgoode Township High School
Margaret Dempsey
Principal
Curriculum Services
Sara Paquette
Speech Language Pathologist
Cindy Dowdell
Chief Custodian
Briargreen Public School
Mike Pentillier
Chief Custodian
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School
Brian Grice
Web/Graphic Designer
Communications and Information Services
Barbara Stein
Teacher
W.E. Gowling Public School
Trudy Hallen
Learning Support Teacher
Centennial Public School
Wayne Widenmaier
Principal
Berrigan Elementary School
Thomas Hoey
Principal
Emily Carr Middle School
2005
Wendy Johnson
Liaison Teacher
Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre
Charlotte Boroczki
Irene Cameron
Principal
Connaught Public School
Jane Crosier
Library Technician
Joan Oracheski
Coordinator
Quality Assurance
Sandi Davidson
Orleans Wood Elementary School
Philippe Pilon
Teacher
Castlefrank Elementary School
Patricia Day
Teacher
Nancy Roberts
Teacher
Heather Eberts
Teacher/Guidance Counsellor
Canterbury High School
Marylou Rose
Bell High School
Ellen Goodman
Itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Glenn Sowa
Chief Custodian
David Hamilton
Senior Financial Analyst
Finance
Valerie van Dalen
Office Assistant
Frederick Banting Secondary
Alternate Program
Lynda Johnson
David Mockett
Crew Chief, Plumbing and Heating
Facilities
Anne Murphy
Secretary
Frederick Banting Secondary
Alternate Program
2006
Arthur Albert
Chief Custodian
Vincent Massey Public School
Donna Lynn Bouchey
Coordinator
Marian Coldwell
Learning Support Consultant
Brock Currie
Chief Custodian
Hillcrest High School
Kevin Poulsen
Chief Custodian
Blyth Helman
Transportation Coordinator
Transportation
Len Rebertz
Chief Custodian
Roch Carrier Elementary School
Richard Larabie
Chief Custodian
Richard Pfaff Secondary Alternate Program
2007
Liz Malinski
Susan MacDonald
Principal
Shirley Bennett
Grade 7 Teacher
Henry Munro Middle School
Marie Bulgin
Executive Assistant
Director’s Office
Estelle Butler
Planner
Planning Department
Janet Marr
Learning Support Teacher/
Acting Vice-principal
Blossom Park Public School
Eric Desjardins
Chief Custodian
Confederation High School
Michael McLellan
Principal
Terri Dupuis
Dunlop Public School
Dodie Potechin
Library Technician
Dr. Bob Flewelling
Manager of Field Services
Special Education Department
Cheryl Potvin
Grade 5 Teacher
Helen Jarvis
Principal
Clifford Bowey Public School
Peter Larocque
Chief Custodian
Brenda Droeske
Assistant Accounting Administrator
Finance Department
Ernie MacKenzie
Department Head
Cooperative Education and Technology
Ottawa Technical Learning Centre
Francine D’Souza
French Teacher
Katimavik Elementary School
Marina Mahoney
Guidance Office Assistant/
Guidance Technician
Sandra Meilleur
Coordinator of Purchasing,
Logistics, and Central Services
Purchasing Division
Sean Moran
Rockcliffe Park Public School
Jennifer Perry
Secondary Consultant
Curriculum Services
2008
Donna-Lynn Fulford
Construction Technology Teacher
West Carleton Secondary School
Jane Gorman
Supervisor, Community Use of Schools
Planning Division
Susan Lee
Assistant Office Administrator
Michael J. Martin
Chief Custodian
Dunlop Public School
Karen McMorine
Learning Support Consultant
Steve ‘Cheffie’ Brannen
Chef/Food Service Coordinator
Tim Muldoon
Chief Custodian
Manor Park Public School
Mary Byers
Vincent Massey Public School
Irving Osterer
Cooperative Education/Head of Fine Arts,
Library, and Communications Technology
Merivale High School
Lorraine Smith
Leslie Park Public School
Rosemary Kitts
Supervisor, End User Services
2009
Ann McCrimmon
Administrative Assistant
School Operations
Steven Acres
Chief Custodian
Munster Elementary School
Gerald Breton
Chief Custodian
Queen Elizabeth Public School
Karyn Carty Ostafichuk
Manager of Planning
Planning and Transportation,
Community Use of Schools, Admissions
Pamela Chase Assistant Office Administrator
Geoffrey Raymond
Chief Custodian
Bayview Public School
Kim Dagenais
General Vanier Public School
Blanche Stanzell
Cairine Wilson Secondary School
Catherine Ferguson
Library Technician
2010
Joan Fulcher
Coordinator of Communications
Larry Gauthier
Social Worker
Lisa Gowans
Planning and Statistical Analyst
Planning Division
Murray Allice
Cooperative Education Teacher
Elizabeth Wyn Wood Secondary
Alternate Program
Carole Brunet
Core French and EFI Teacher
Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre
and Parkwood Hills Public School
Sylvie Chilibeck
Grade 1 EFI Teacher
Trillium Elementary School
Julie Davidson
Steve MacLean Public School
Sandra Walton
OYAP and Co-op Instructional Coach
Curriculum Services
Ron Duprey
Cooperative Education Teacher
2011
Marisa Germano
Admissions–Enrolment Supervisor
Admissions and Enrolment
Wendy Habets
Youth Worker
Behaviour Support Program
Safe Schools
Dan Kehoe
Amanda Kirk
Department Head
Lori Lalonde
Cedarview Middle School
Yves Seguin
Chief Custodian
Maureen Strittmatter
Senior Coordinator
Board Services
Pat Clark
Marg Graff
Intermediate Teacher
Sharlene Hunter
Communications Coordinator
Wendy Lamble
Student Counsellor
School Based Diversion Program
Rideau High School/Safe Schools
Robert LaRocque
Chief Custodian
John Young Elementary School
Wayne Millett
Supervisor of Maintenance
Facilities Department
Christina Rathier
Senior Kindergarten Teacher
Kristin Riddell
Head of English and Library
2012
Linda Arena-Glenn
Knoxdale Public School
Giovanni Donato
Teacher/Department Head
Dan Gasper
Catherine Séguin
Bell High School
Brian Szabadkay
Chief Custodian
Devonshire Public School
Janet Thomas
Teacher
Viscount Alexander Public School
2013
Brenda Hall
Roland Michener Public School
Tom Benke
Vice-Principal
Richard Pfaff Secondary Alternate Program
Marc Labelle
Planner
Kerry Green
Teacher
Yen Lee
English as a Second Language Teacher
Hilson Avenue Public School
Jeannie Hunter
Teacher
Dr. Sylvie Lemieux
Senior Psychologist
Rachel Inch
Teacher
Broadview Avenue Public School
Tanya O’Brien
Learning Resource Teacher
Kathryn Langevin
Social Worker
Brenda Oleszko
Speech-Language Pathologist
Allison McCann
Teacher
Sir Robert Borden High School
Robert Melesky
Facilities Planning Officer
Planning Department
Denise Norris
Principal
Fallingbrook Community Elementary School
Janet Publow
Berrigan Elementary School
Ellen Rosenbloom
Teacher
Carol Rosenthall
Teacher
Celina Smith-Vadneau
Office Assistant
Willi Tice
Guidance Lead
Elizabeth Wyn Wood Alternate Program
Michèle White
Teacher
Churchill Alternative School
Silvie Rhéaume
Grade 1 EFI Teacher
Devonshire Community Public School
Sandra R. Stewart
Principal
Avalon Public School
Dr. Karen Tsuk
Psychologist
Brian Wade
Educational Assistant/Youth Worker
Behaviour Support Program
Safe Schools
Geordie Walker
Principal
Rideau High School
2014
Ian Baxter
Assistant Manager
Planning
Andy Charbonneau
Chief Custodian
Henry Larsen Elementary School
Denis Cousineau
Instructional Coach
FSL (Secondary)
Donna Frame
Teacher
Norman Johnston Secondary
Alternate Program
Edward Kaspszak
Grounds Coordinator
Kristin Kopra
Instructional Coach
Aboriginal Education
Raymond McGoey
Custodian
Lauren Peddle
Communications Coordinator
Communucation and Information Services
Steve Phillips
Crystal Bay Centre for Special Education
Denise Poirier
Principal
Janet Veale
Churchill Alternative School
Linda Yan
System Principal
Past Award Recipients
Past Recipients of the
Innovation Award
2004
Jim Bilodeau
Assistant Supervisor
Maintenance Services
Roger Langlois
Account Analyst
Rosemary Kitts
Supervisor, Customer Support
Software Development Team
Tracy Bertrand
Rudy Katwaroo
Connie Clarke
Melanie Montague
Phyllis Driscoll
Serge Poirier
Ken Drysdale
German Velasquez
2005
John Grochot
Transportation Coordinator
Transportation
Scott Hooper
Analyst Assistant
Business and Learning Techologies
2007
Marisa Adamo
Admissions Enrolment Supervisor
Admissions and Enrolment
and
Serge Poirier
Programmer Analyst
and
German Velasquez
System Analyst
Jennifer Baldelli
Human Resources Officer (Secondary)
Human Resources
2008
Jennifer Tremblay
Student Success Teacher
2009
Bob Martin
Head of Library, Computers,
History, and Social Science
Cairine Wilson Secondary School
2011
Peter Wright
Manager of Facilities
2012
Enterprise Content Management Team
OCDSB Central Administration
2013
Printing Services
OCDSB Central Administration
2014
2008
Robert Ferguson
Teacher
Elva Mitchell
Grade 2 EFI Teacher
Stittsville Public School
Past Recipients of the
Mentoring Award
2009
2002
Penny Damianakos
Core French Teacher
Roland Michener Public School
Katharine Saunders
Superintendent
2010
2003
Lorraine Carrière
Mentoring Teacher
Judi Marshall
Staff Development
2004
Pauline McKenna
Chair of the Mentoring Committee
Teacher
Cedarview Middle School
2005
2011
Stephen McCormick
Teacher and Acting Head for English
Rideau High School
2012
Karen McGillivray
Teacher
Riverview Alternative School
Mary Dunne
Teacher
Hawthorne Public School
2013
2006
Tosha Urbach
A. Lorne Cassidy Elementary School
Jacquie Breedyk
Grade 3 Teacher
Manotick Public School
2014
2007
Yannick Gagnon
Grade 7–8 Teacher
Late French Immersion Program
Broadview Public School
Christine Lanos
Principal
Fallingbrook Community Elementary School
Past Recipients of
the Ronald K. Lynch
Memorial Award
Past Recipients
of the Technology
Excellence Award
2008
2002
Joanne Dupuy
Adrienne Clarkson Elementary School
Micheline Grondin
Teacher
Fisher Park Public School
2009
2003
Jenny Thibeault
Suzanne Denney
Teacher
John Young Elementary School
2010
2004
Eleanor Mullins
Hawthorne Public School
Tim Hawes
Secondary Consultant
2011
2005
Cindy Alce
Principal
David Fobert
Teacher
2012
Jamie Leduc
Teacher
Tina Olmstead
Teacher of Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
2013
Stephanie King
Teacher
2014
Sherry Jessup
North Gower/Marlborough Public School
2006
Tricia Leduc
Civics, Geography, History Teacher
2007
Cameron Baird
Teacher and Departmemt Head
Colonel By Secondary School
2008
2014
Jane Smith and Nathan Toft
Grade 5 Teachers
A. Lorne Cassidy Elementary School
Eric Betteridge
Jeremy Cheeseman
Julie K. Corrigan
Lisa Hetherington
Ghina Khaled
Kim Medaglia
Rodney Moors
Jovana Olson
Andrew Parent
Scott Skemer
Cheryl Szebedinszky
Anna Triantafillou
Kimberly Webster
2009
Kimberly Webster
Secondary Instructional Coach —
eLearning Curriculum Services
2010
Richard Grignon
Head of Social Sciences,
Business, and Library
2011
Glenn Ellis
Communication Technology Teacher
South Carleton High School
2012
Brent Smith
Principal
J.H. Putman Public School
2013
Paul Kronberg
Teacher
Lisgar Collegiate Institute
Kevin Terrade
Teacher
Goulbourn Middle School
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