October 13, 2023 -- Trustees, administration, family and friends gathered to celebrate and congratulate the 2022-23 Shared Values Recognition Program (SVRP) recipients. The ceremony held on September 26th marked the 15th annual event and was held at the Conexus Arts Centre.
Emceeing was Board of Education Chairperson Sarah Cummings Truszkowski. She spoke about the achievements of all the recipients, as well as the history of the Shared Values Recognition Program. Assisting her on stage was Trustee Tracey McMurchy who handed out the award plaques to the recipients.
The 2023 SVRP recipients this year included 11 honourees. In previous years, there were 10. Note their job responsibilities were as of 2022-23, when they were nominated:
- Natalie Agecoutay-Sweet, Indigenous Advocate, Albert Community School
- Erin Bishoff, Teacher, W.S. Hawrylak School
- Jeff Cappo, Indigenous Education Coordinator, Division Office
- Roanna Chan, Teacher, Judge Bryant School
- Maxine McKenzie-Cox, Vice-Principal, École Massey School, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator, Division Office
- Hazel Dixon, Elder in Residence, various schools
- Ceane Dusyk, Indigenous Advocate, Scott Collegiate
- Michelle Grodecki, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher, Winston Knoll Collegiate
- Jason Howse, Teacher, Harbour Landing School
- Rafael de Paz, Facilities Technician, École Wascana Plains School
- Tricia Scott, Teacher, Argyle School
Thank you to all who nominated individuals for the program. Please watch for details about the 2023-24 SVRP coming soon. To learn more about the Shared Values Recognition program, follow this link.
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Trustee Tracy Trustee McMurchy presented plaques to honourees, including Jeff Cappo.
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Chairperson Sarah Cummings Truszkowski (centre) stands with recipients (Back row, l. to r.): Rafael de Paz, Jason Howse, Michelle Grodecki, Ceane Dusyk, Jeff Cappo. (Middle row, l. to r.): Tricia Scott, Natalie Agecoutay-Sweet, Erin Bishoff, Maxine McKenzie-Cox. (Front row, l. to r.): Roanna Chan, Hazel Dixon.
