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Kappan of the Year Award

The Kappan of the Year Award is awarded to active members of the University Chapter of PDK International who are in good standing and demonstrate their commitment to PDKs vision as exemplified by three tenets: leadership, research, and service.

PDK’s three tenets through his/her work descriptors:
Service—Cultivate and support the next generation of educators
Leadership—Recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of PDK members and chapters 
Research—Share and distribute accurate knowledge and education research

Who?

Nominate a current, active member of the University of Alberta Chapter of PDK–teacher, administrator, principal, superintendent, higher education faculty who:
- demonstrates our PDK tenets of leadership, service and
research;
- exemplifies service to the field of education throughout his/her career; 
– demonstrates outstanding professional accomplishments, scholarship and dedication to the education community and the vision of improving education.
 
Submit nominations to: 
        Bob Garneau at 
rggarneau@shaw.ca



Previous “Kappan of the Year” Recipients:

        Dr. Norm Yanitski  -  2015
       
        Not awarded, 2014

        Duane Plantinga, 2013
        Bryna Clarke, 2012
        Lorraine Stewart, 2011
        Henry Johns, 2010
        Elsie Pawlak, 2009
        Mark Swanson, 2008
        Dolaine Koch, 2007
        Dr. Rosemary Foster, 2006
        Audrey Hodgson-Ward, 2005
       Don Sinkwich, 2004
       Alan Bell, 2003
       Dr. Dianna Millard, 2001
       Edna Dach, 1999
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