“Lisa is an outstanding Learning Commons Specialist who goes above and beyond to support our students, school community and staff. In addition to fostering a love of reading within our students. She helps students navigate digital literacy and provides students with a safe, calm and engaging environment in the Learning Commons. In addition to her regular duties, she goes above and beyond in helping staff as our computer site administrator. She provides a daily games club for students to engage in at recesses. She collaborates with fellow staff members to further the learning that takes place at our school. As a member of the Social Committee, she makes meaningful connections and celebrates the accomplishments and milestones in our staff family, while also helping those in need. She also serves as a Faith Ambassador and FNMI Representative for our school. She is very active in both of those roles. She is truly an example of servant leadership and always does what is best for our school. Thank you Lisa, for playing an important role in making Monsignor O’Donoghue CES a great place to be!”

“Jeff Roote is our school’s everyday hero at St.Catherine Elementary. Every day, he goes above and beyond to care for our school, students, and staff. He always has a smile on his face and a laugh to share. He is eager to help out the students when they are in need, including when they need their soccer or basketball inflated. He makes lasting connections with the students he interacts with, going the extra mile to make them feel comfortable at our school (fist bumps included). He keeps our school safe, clean, and running in tip-top shape. Anytime a staff member needs something, whether it be paper towels, desk height adjustments, extra chairs, soap dispenser refills, or even an emergency floor mopping, Jeff is always there and happy to help. Even though he works in a french immersion school, he proudly displays his Toronto Maple Leafs collection in his office. GO JEFF GO!!!”

“Laura is new to Holy Trinity this year, but she brings a student-centred approach to her pedagogy. She brings fresh ideas and a strong knowledge of and awareness of special education. She is always welcoming, very easy to talk to. In my almost 20 years of teaching I have never seen any staff member connect with our youth as she does. I have never seen any staff member ever approach and connect with struggling students as she does. She is not afraid. She cares. She has a strong and calm and pensive nature about her. She is a wonderful role model for our female staff. She is very intelligent and the staff feel safe talking to her. We are so lucky as a board to have her on the team. She needs to be recognized for her intellect regarding special education policy and procedure, her empathetic approach, and her leadership style.”