The Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan Weyburn Chapter is pleased to announce and congratulate Jorja Smolinski as this year's recipient of its $1,000 scholarship.  

Jorja is presently enrolled in the University of Brandon Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education Integrated program. Within this program her focus is on teaching the early years, specifically pre-kindergarten through grade 4. Currently, she is undertaking a micro practicum at Earl Oxford Elementary School in Brandon, in a grade 1 classroom. This micro practicum spans three weeks and included one hour per week and includes one hour per week in the classroom setting. during this time, she is assigned a small group of students to whom a book is read and then conducts a related activity that implements the theme of the book. Jorja is enjoying university life and looks forward to completing her degree.