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Photos: Andrea Kellaway, Akp (College Conference) ; Ontario College of Teachers (Dustin Milligan); André Van Vugt, Giant Vision Photography (College Scholarships)
College Conference
On November 5, 2014, Ontario Education Minister Liz Sandals kicked off the College conference, Inspiring Public Confidence, commending the College for its commitment to setting high standards for Ontario teachers in the public interest. The conference attracted over 200 delegates and featured such keynote speakers as former Québec premier Jean Charest, journalist Sally Armstrong and former Canadian ambassador to Iran Ken Taylor. Read more about the conference on p.119.
Author Talk
On November 20, 2014, the Margaret Wilson Library held its first “Author Talk” with author and lawyer Dustin Milligan. The writer spoke about his new book series, The Charter for Children — which introduces children to the principles of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms — answered questions from the audience and signed copies of his latest series.
Scholarship Awards
At the December 4-5, 2014, College Council meeting, three teacher candidates were awarded 2014-15 College scholarships: Hélène Lefrançois received the Joseph W. Atkinson Scholarship award; Rosalind McCanny (pictured left) was awarded the Ontario College of Teachers Primary/Junior or Junior/Intermediate Scholarship; and Stephanie Lum (pictured right) received the Ontario College of Teachers Intermediate/Senior Scholarship award. Read more about the award-winners on p.123.