2024 High School / CEGEP Teaching Award Winners
The CAP and its award partners - Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, TRIUMF, and the Institute of Particle Physics - are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 CAP High School/CEGEP Teaching Awards. Recipients will be presented with their awards at their school, the CAP Congress, or some other mutually-agreed upon event, as coordinated with the recipients.
HS-BC-YK
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Mark Lam , Eric Hamber Secondary School, Vancouver, BC ,
in recognition of his passion and dedication to teaching physics, particularly his dedication to ensuring students have a depth of physics understanding and his support of students embarking on, and succeeding in, physics-related competitions. Additionally, his support of other physics teachers, including both in-service teachers through the materials posted on his website and pre-service teachers through his mentorship during their school placements, make him an asset to the physics teaching community.
"It is an incredible honour to receive this award from the Canadian Association of Physicists. I would like to thank all those who supported me and worked on my behalf to make this possible, as well as my colleagues and students for being a constant source of inspiration." view the press release
HS-BC-YK
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Matt Trask , Rockridge ,
in recognition of his passion and dedication to teaching physics, particularly his embedded use of technology and the development of a STEM program in which students grow their understanding, competence, and autonomy. Matt’s classroom approach of learning with students is revered by students and colleagues alike. Additionally, his leadership in fair and competency-based assessment practices make him a deserving recipient of this award.
"It is an incredible honour to receive the CAP Award for Excellence in Teaching. I am continually inspired by the tireless dedication of my colleagues, the boundless curiosity of my students, and the endless challenges that this profession provides. I am also deeply grateful to the mentors and educators who shaped my own journey, and to the vibrant public education system that continues to support me." view the press release
HS-ON
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Tasha Richardson , TDSB ,
in recognition of her passion and dedication in teaching physics, particularly her use of physics education research and hands-on experiments that connect students’ observations to the underlying physics concepts and theories. Additionally, Tasha’s mentoring support of pre-service teachers and her efforts in producing teaching resources about equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM also make her a deserving recipient of this award.
"Winning this award is a humbling honor. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of cultivating and sharing my love of physics. I’ve been fortunate to work with fabulous students who inspire me to grow every day as a teacher. I hope I’ve helped them grow as thoughtful, curious thinkers and see themselves as capable and welcome in physics." view the press release
HS-Atlantic
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Lindsay Janes , Center for Distance Learning and Innovation ,
in recognition of her passion and dedication in teaching physics, particularly through her use of universal design for learning and deep learning principles. Lindsay’s extra-curricular support for her students is far-reaching and has included many STEM-related competitions and opportunities for students to create and connect beyond the classroom. Her dedication to developing students’ conceptual understanding and to ensuring that distance learning students are receiving accessible, rich, and engaging physics education is truly admirable. Within the teaching community, Lindsay is a known mentor to others in both physics and assessment, as she has shared her ungrading experiences and resources with others province-wide.
"I am so humbled by this acknowledgement. My work has been, and will continue to be, motivated by the amazing young people I am fortunate to work with." view the press release
HS-Prairies-NWT
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HS-QC-NU
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