From Red Deer Regional Catholic Schools:

To honour excellence in first-year teachers, the Board of Trustees has selected Ceanna Prediger from St. Joseph High School as Division finalist for the Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) Edwin Parr Award.

“When we heard that Ms. Prediger would be our division nominee for the Edwin Parr Award, we were very excited for her. Teaching is a complex act and one that requires teachers to be well prepared, thoughtful in curriculum delivery, have a deep understanding of their subject matter and most importantly, have a love for the students they teach. Ceanna exemplifies these qualities of a great teacher and one gift of hers that shines brightly on a daily basis is her kindness. This quote from Mother Teresa exemplifies Ceanna: ‘Be the living expression of Gods kindness, kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile, kindness in your warm greeting.’ The community of St. Joseph High School is truly blessed to have Ceanna as a teacher and colleague,” said Principal, Graeme Daniel at St. Joseph High School.

Prediger was one of three teachers nominated for this award from across the Division.

Nominees include:

 Meagan Gabert, École Secondaire Notre Dame High School

 Kelsey Paetz, St. Martin de Porres School

“We selected Ceanna Prediger as our Edwin Parr Award winner due to her impressive overall accomplishments in her first year of teaching. Out of these many accolades, it was Ceanna’s support of our English Second Language students that spoke to us, which demonstrated her talents and passion for her profession,” said Vice-Chair Trustee, Murray Hollman at Red Deer talents and passion for her profession,” said Vice-Chair Trustee, Murray Hollman at Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools.

For more information on the ASBA Edwin Parr Award, please visit http://www.asba.ab.ca/wpcontent/uploads/2014/07/2017_edwin_parr-1.pdf

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools serves over 10,310 students in 21 schools in Red Deer, SylvanLake, Rocky Mountain House, Innisfail, and Olds.

It also supports the learning of over 600 students in a Home Education Program. The Division is committed to serving children and parents with a complete offering of learning opportunities delivered within the context of Catholic teachings and within the means of the Division.