Candice Lee is passionate about working with children as they try new things. She also encourages kids to be as inclusive and diverse as possible as they explore their world.

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In a small ceremony at Deep Cove School on May 16, Saanich-Gulf Islands MP Elizabeth May presented Lee with a Certificate of Achievement in front of a group of cheering students.

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MacGregor credited Deep CoveB次元官网网址檚 parent group for all their work on nominating Lee for the honour and introduced May to a crowd of students in the schoolB次元官网网址檚 mini-gym.

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Lee said she was very honoured to receive the aware and at the same time recognized the staff, parents and students at Deep Cove school that made it possible. Quoting NFL coach Jimmy Johnson, Lee said the difference between ordinary and extraordinary, B次元官网网址渋s just that little bit extra.B次元官网网址�

Lee teaches Grade 6 French Immersion, Grade 4 and 5 classes and band at Deep Cove school. In her nomination outline, she was recognized for organizing multicultural year-end music and dance performances for the whole school. She is also a leader in bringing in new programs and approaches B次元官网网址� such as online math programs and a school-wide focus on mindfulness.