MAY 11, 2023 | VOL. 79 NO. 19
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Local Bert Bowes Middle School students Ava, Charlotte, and Sophie stopped by the Alaska Highway News office last week, to take a read of last week’s issue before heading off into the weekend to enjoy the spring weather. BUCK
Pair of Peace Region teachers pick up building leaders award my colleagues, my staff, and the admin and how we can come together and bring forth a different take on the education system that puts kids out there,” said Salinas. “Like Jess and other students that have the attributes to take on challenges, to question, to be curious, and to give back to their community one way or another.”
TW Buck Reporter/ Photographer Jerrick Salinas and Charleen Barr are the recipients of the Loran Scholars Foundation’s Teachers Building Leaders Award and were nominated by Jessica Telizyn, a former student and Loran Scholar. Established in 2014, the Loran Scholars Foundation’s Teachers Building Leaders Award, supported by the McCall MacBain Foundation, recognizes primary school and secondary school teachers who provide early inspiration, guidance, and growth opportunities for scholars. This award is a national award presented by graduating Loran scholars. Telizyn attended Dalhousie University and will graduate next month with a Bachelor of Science Honours in neuroscience, with a minor in entrepreneurship and innovation. She headed to Stanford University in California this fall to complete a Master of Science in community health and prevention research.
“I really enjoyed Mr. Salinas. He was one of my favorite teachers I’ve had through my entire education at School District 60,” said Telizyn. “He really encouraged me to go above and beyond. He was supportive and was one of my references for the Loran Award and encouraged me to reach for the stars.” Salinas has taught for 23 years in this district, and at the Energetic Learning Campus (ELC) since the school opened in 2011. “The biggest thing with this award is understanding it’s not about just one teacher, it’s about what we do at the ELC. It’s about
“Mrs. Barr greeted me with a big smile, and set me up for academic success in grades four and six,” said Telizyn. “When the foundation gave me the opportunity to nominate one of my influential teachers, Mrs. Barr immediately came to mind.” Barr has taught at Bert Ambrose Elementary School since 2006 and recently retired, although she still works part-time at the school a few afternoons a week. “Jessica is the example of what we as teachers can do, that we have an influence. It’s a huge honour to be thought of, and I was floored when I was told about it,” said Barr. “Very
touched, very honoured, a huge privilege, and I’m just so very proud of Jessica for representing all of this.” Telizyn was awarded the Loran Award in 2018, which is Canada’s largest, most comprehensive undergrad scholarship valued at $100,000. Telizyn is the first person from Fort St John to win the Loran Award. She was one of 34 Canadians selected from a pool of 5,023 applicants. Loran scholars are chosen based on long-term leadership potential, evidence of character, and a commitment to serving the community, according to loranscholar.ca. tbuck@ahnfsj.ca
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