SEPTEMBER 23, 2026—Trustees, administration, family, and friends gathered at the Conexus Arts Centre on September 16th to celebrate the recipients of the 2025-26 Shared Values Recognition Program (SVRP) at its 18th annual ceremony.
Regina Board of Education Trustee Sarah Cummings Truszkowski served as emcee, highlighting the history of the program and celebrating the remarkable achievements of this year's honourees. Assisting on stage, Trustee Ted Jaleta presented the award plaques, while Trustees Cindy Anderson, Tracey McMurchy, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Lacey Weekes introduced honourees from their respective subdivisions. Chairperson Adam Hicks was also present and engaged the honourees and their guests. In total, 10 recipients were recognized this year, with nine attending the event.
(Note: Positions and locations reflect the 2025-26 school year when recipients were nominated.)
• Yasemin Birgan Deacon, EAL Facilitator, Multicultural Welcome Centre
• Jacqueline Edel, Educational Assistant, Judge Bryant
• Danielle Istace, Principal, tawâw
• Jan Limjoco, Head Facility Technician, Marion McVeety
• Jessica Madiratta, Indigenous Advocate Teacher, Albert
• Ryan Simpson, Head Facility Technician, Sheldon-Williams
• Heather Smith, Administrative Assistant, Dr. George Ferguson
• Jillian Sutherland, Principal, Thom
• Stephanie Tran, Grade 4 Teacher, Jack MacKenzie
• Janelle Wagner, Principal, Thomson
Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations for this year's awards. Details regarding the upcoming 2026-27 SVRP nominations will be announced soon. To learn more about the program, visit https://www.reginapublicschools.ca/shared_values_recognition_program.
Shown in the photo above (left to right) are Jillian Sutherland, Jessica Madiratta, Ryan Simpson, Jacqueline Edel, Heather Smith, Janelle Wagner, Danielle Istace, Stephanie Tran, Yasemin Birgan Deacon, and Trustee Sarah Cummings Truszkowski. (Missing from the photo is Jan Limjoco.)
