FREDERICTON (GNB) – Ten educators in the anglophone sector are being recognized with the Minister’s Excellence in Education Awards for their outstanding work.

The awards are given to educators, principals and early childhood educators who have advanced education in the anglophone sector by showing exceptional dedication, leadership, passion and commitment.

“I would like to offer my sincere congratulations to these 10 educators for their dedication, selflessness and commitment to educating our province’s young minds,” said Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Bill Hogan. “With your work, you are changing the world one student at a time and, in the process, inspiring all of those around you.”

The award recipients are:

Anglophone North School District:

• Sandra Fournier, Bathurst High School

• Marie-Louise Squire, Dr. Losier Middle School

Anglophone South School District:

• Jennifer Hickey, Bayside Middle School

• Natasha Peddle, St. Malachy’s Memorial High School

• Lorena Rattray, Quispamsis Middle School

Anglophone East School District:

• Valerie Russell, Teddybear Daycare

• Misty Thomas, Havelock School

Anglophone West School District:

• Nance Hetherington, Lincoln Elementary Community School

• Jackie Reed, Priestman Street Elementary School

• Krystle Roherty, Fredericton High School

The awards were presented Tuesday during a ceremony in Fredericton.