ItB次元官网网址檚 the passion for teaching that stood out at ThursdayB次元官网网址檚 Black Press Great Teachers celebration at the Staples Business Depot in Langford.
The fourth annual awards went to Strawberry Vale elementary school teacher Karine Tregear, Dunsmuir middle school principal Darren Russel and St. MargaretB次元官网网址檚 School high school social studies teacher Lisa Ziebart.
The awards are presented by Black Press and Staples in partnership with Camosun College.
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Gerry Denis, manager of Staples Business Depot West Shore, said the company is proud to once again be part of an initiative that highlights the work that teachers do.
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Jessica St. Jean. Staples district manager for Vancouver Island, northern B.C. and the Yukon, enjoys being able to honour the teachers behind the scenes, away from their 8-to-3 schedule.
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Principal Darren Russell has been with Dunsmuir middle school for all but a few years since he first started there in 1989.
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St. MargaretB次元官网网址檚 School social studies teacher Lisa Ziebart agreed itB次元官网网址檚 the connection with the students that she appreciates.
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