A Richmond teacher is among the 27 outstanding education professionals from throughout B.C. to be named as finalists in the inaugural Premier's Awards for Excellence in Education.
Sandra Chan, of Richmond Secondary, is one of three finalists in the Extracurricular Leadership Award category.
The awards honour the efforts of those who go above and beyond to make life better for students in the province.
The awards were launched in April this year, during B.C.'s Education Week. A total of 188 nominations were received in nine categories: seven honouring the dedication of teachers; one recognizing principals, vice-principals and administrators and another celebrating support staff.
Finalists will be invited to an awards ceremony at Government House in Victoria on World Teachers' Day, Oct. 5, where Premier John Horgan, Minister of Education Rob Fleming and Lt. Gov. Janet Austin will be in attendance.
Each winner will receive a $3,000 personal bursary for professional learning and a $2,000 contribution to their school community for professional learning.
