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Greg Carabine, Jazmin McIntosh, Kristen Schaffer and Kevin O'Connor Congratulations to Jazmin McIntosh for winning the Alberta Teachers’ Association’s (ATA) Gold Medal in Education Award. Each year, the ATA proudly presents this prestigious award to a graduating Bachelor of Education student who has demonstrated exceptional overall proficiency in coursework and practicum. This is the first year that Mount Royal University has been able to grant this award. The recipient received a $2000 award and an 18-karat gold-plated coin. This is a long-standing ATA award originating in 1951.
“These awards recognize the talent of up-and-coming leaders in education and reinforce the ATA’s public commitment to maintaining high standards of excellence in the profession,” - ATA President, Jason Schilling.
Jazmin’s passion for teaching, leadership, and commitment to her practicum experience have been inspiring. Throughout her practicum, Jazmin consistently demonstrated an infectious enthusiasm and a deep dedication to her students and the profession. From thoughtful contributions to seminar discussions to insightful connections between theory and practice, Jazmin approached every opportunity with heart, intellect, and authenticity. Jazmin showed leadership in expressing courage and vulnerability as she shared the highlights and challenges of their teaching journey. This quality speaks to their genuine investment in this important work.
In the classroom, Jazmin brought learning to life — strutting like a penguin to demonstrate animal movement, leading original songwriting and dance lessons, and captivating students and adults with immersive storytelling.
One example of Jazmin’s creativity and leadership was a cross-curricular geometry lesson that evolved into a rich writing activity and exploration using Makerspace materials. This hands-on, “touching math” approach was so effective that it was shared at a professional growth session for other Grade 1 teachers, many of whom went on to use the lesson in their classrooms. Jazmin's commitment to creating spaces of belonging and inclusion was demonstrated in her teaching on the Blackfoot Seven Sacred Teachings and anti-black racism during Black History Month.
Thank you to the ATA for funding this award to honour outstanding upcoming teachers like Jazmin. And a special thank you to Greg Carabine, Vice-President of the Alberta Teachers’ Association, for coming to MRU to present the award at the annual Capstone Celebration of Learning.
“These awards recognize the talent of up-and-coming leaders in education and reinforce the ATA’s public commitment to maintaining high standards of excellence in the profession,” - ATA President, Jason Schilling.
Jazmin’s passion for teaching, leadership, and commitment to her practicum experience have been inspiring. Throughout her practicum, Jazmin consistently demonstrated an infectious enthusiasm and a deep dedication to her students and the profession. From thoughtful contributions to seminar discussions to insightful connections between theory and practice, Jazmin approached every opportunity with heart, intellect, and authenticity. Jazmin showed leadership in expressing courage and vulnerability as she shared the highlights and challenges of their teaching journey. This quality speaks to their genuine investment in this important work.
In the classroom, Jazmin brought learning to life — strutting like a penguin to demonstrate animal movement, leading original songwriting and dance lessons, and captivating students and adults with immersive storytelling.
One example of Jazmin’s creativity and leadership was a cross-curricular geometry lesson that evolved into a rich writing activity and exploration using Makerspace materials. This hands-on, “touching math” approach was so effective that it was shared at a professional growth session for other Grade 1 teachers, many of whom went on to use the lesson in their classrooms. Jazmin's commitment to creating spaces of belonging and inclusion was demonstrated in her teaching on the Blackfoot Seven Sacred Teachings and anti-black racism during Black History Month.
Thank you to the ATA for funding this award to honour outstanding upcoming teachers like Jazmin. And a special thank you to Greg Carabine, Vice-President of the Alberta Teachers’ Association, for coming to MRU to present the award at the annual Capstone Celebration of Learning.