Recognizing Exceptional Teachers, School Staff During Education Week
A student uses an interactive technology science project, turning objects like bananas and celery into keys of a keyboard. (Province of Nova Scotia / File)
Exceptional teachers and school staff from across the province are being recognized as part of Education Week 2025.
This year’s theme, Empowering Futures, celebrates those who embrace innovation to meet the evolving needs of students and prepare them for a rapidly changing future. More than 70 educators recognized during a ceremony today, May 12, in Halifax were nominated by colleagues who felt they embodied the theme.
“Our schools are centres of creativity and innovation thanks to outstanding educators who are committed to the success of their students,” said Brendan Maguire, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development. “This Education Week, we celebrate the remarkable efforts of everyone in our school system, especially those who are harnessing innovation to prepare students for the future.”
Award winners included school staff from all regional centres for education and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial. Minister Maguire and Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage presented winners with their award and a commemorative pin.
Education Week, taking place this year from May 11 to 17, involves these education partners:
- Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
- Public School Administrators Association of Nova Scotia
- Nova Scotia Teachers Union
- Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority
- La Fédération des parents acadiens de la Nouvelle-Écosse
- Council on African Canadian Education
- Council on Mi’kmaq Education.
Quotes:
“I am filled with pride by the dedication of teachers, administrators and staff who work within our education system. Their leadership, perseverance and strong sense of purpose will live on in the next generation of citizens – who, in turn, will strengthen our workplaces, our province and our country.”
— Mike Savage, Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia
Additional Resources:
Education Week 2025 awards: https://www.ednet.ns.ca/education-week
Education Week 2025 – Nova Scotia Teachers Union: https://nstu.ca/the-nstu/information-items/education-week
Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development: https://beta.novascotia.ca/government/education-and-early-childhood-development