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2019 High School / CEGEP Teaching Award Winners

HS-BC-YK view medal information back to top

The 2019 CAP Award for Excellence in Teaching High School/CEGEP Physics (British Columbia and Yukon) is awarded to

Louay El Halabi, Semiahmoo Secondary School, in recognition of for his innovative demonstrations and experiments within his school, for his student mentoring, and for his outreach efforts across the province.


"It is an honour and humbling to be recognized for something I love to do. I am grateful to the people who nominated me and I am fortunate to be a part of a great team of Physics educators as well as incredible students that help drive my passion for Physics and learning every day."

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HS-Prairies-NWT view medal information back to top

The 2019 CAP Award for Excellence in Teaching High School/CEGEP Physics (Prairies and Northwest Territories) is awarded to

Brad Langdale, Spruce Grove Composite High School, in recognition of for his dedication to student achievement and for his extensive mentoring and professional development of teachers throughout the province.


"I am so excited to accept the CAP High School/CEGEP Physics Teaching Award. I feel very lucky that I can make a living out of telling people about physics, that I can share my passion for science with others, and recognition for doing so is just icing on the cake."

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HS-ON view medal information back to top

The 2019 CAP Award for Excellence in Teaching High School/CEGEP Physics (Ontario) is awarded to

Sarah Torrie, Victoria Park CI, in recognition of for her outstanding efforts in raising the bar for student participation in physics contests, her track record for student participation in physics activities outside of the classroom, and her demonstrable results in increasing participation of female students in physics.


"It is a real honour to be recognized by CAP for doing something that I love. I'm grateful to be a part of such an innovative and supportive community and appreciate all of the engaged students, generous mentors, and inspiring educators I've had the privilege to work with."

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HS-QC-NU view medal information back to top

The 2019 CAP Award for Excellence in Teaching High School/CEGEP Physics (Quebec and Nunavut) is awarded to

Andrea Venditti, Rosemere High School, in recognition of for her innovative efforts in bringing physics to the very young, her ability to build bridges between students young and old, and her outstanding efforts in getting students to perform in physics competitions and activities outside of class.


"Winning the 2019 CAP Medal for Excellence in Teaching High School/CEGEP Physics Award is an unbelievable honour. Teaching is my calling and physics is my passion, so to be acknowledged for both is a proud moment that helps validate my efforts to share those passions with my students."

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The 2019 CAP Award for Excellence in Teaching High School/CEGEP Physics (Atlantic) was not awarded this year.


"Winning the 2019 CAP Medal for Excellence in Teaching High School/CEGEP Physics Award is an unbelievable honour. Teaching is my calling and physics is my passion, so to be acknowledged for both is a proud moment that helps validate my efforts to share those passions with my students."