Congratulations to the 2019/2020 award winners
Parent's Choice Awards
The purpose of this award is to encourage and demonstrate positive relationships with families whose children attend RisingOaks programs. Parents are asked to submit an online nomination for the employee or team they feel deserves this award.
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| Parent's Choice Individual Award |
Parent's Choice Team Award |
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Rookie of the Year Award - The top-performing educator in their first year of service with RisingOaks .
Most Valuable Player - Outstanding skills in classroom management in the area of planning and preparation. Works in collaboration with colleagues, parents and community partners. Highly positive towards children and engaged in professional development and leadership that has enhanced early learning and care.
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| Rookie of the Year Award Katrina Ratz, St. Luke |
Most Valuable Player Award Jess Hiemstra, YDP - Laurelwood |
Long Term Service Awards
Heartfelt thanks to all of our long-service employees - your dedication to RisingOaks and passion for early learning make a difference every day!
5 Years of ServiceJosephine Allishaw – St. Matthew 10 Years of ServiceAshley Vandermey – St. Nicholas 15 Years of ServiceJanice Chubbs – Our Lady of Fatima |
20 Years of ServiceRukmanieAbdulla – St. Matthew 25 Years of ServiceLisa Rintoul – Our Lady of Fatima 30 Years of ServiceDenise Sharpe – Lincoln Road 35 Years of ServiceJoanne Neeb – John Sweeney
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