By Rosalind Russell – Rainbow District School Board honoured its dedicated employees and community partners across the Manitoulin and Sudbury Districts with the presentation of its annual awards last week.
In our local area, The William N. Roman Teacher of the Year Award was presented to David Gallant for his 30 plus years as a teacher, coach and volunteer at Espanola High School.
Espanola High School’s Karen Patterson also received an Award of Excellence as an outstanding Educational Assistant in the Intensive Support and Special Education programs.
Manitoulin Island’s Charles C. McLean Public School is this year’s recipient of the Go Green Globe Award achieving the highest honour in EcoSchools Canada – Platinum level.
The school’s custodian Richard Panton was also presented with an Award of Excellence for his work over the years in maintaining the school and its grounds.
Photos: David Gallant, Karen Patterson, Charles C. McLean Public School representatives and Richard Panton. Photos provided
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