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STS Weyburn Chapter
Past Scholarship Recipients
Jorja Smolinski - 2023
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.
Reece Pittman - 2021
The Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan Weyburn Chapter is pleased to announce and congratulate Reece Pittman as this year's recipient of its $1,000 scholarship. Reece graduated from the Weyburn Comprehensive School in 2021 and has since completed her first year of Elementary Education at Lakeland College in their University Transfer program. While studying at Lakeland College, Reece was also a player on the Lakeland College's Women's Hockey team. Reece looks forward to becoming an elementary school teacher and inspiring many young students to be successful, not only in the classroom but also in the community. The reward of having the opportunity to make a difference in young children's lives has motivated Reece to explore the teaching profession.
Jessica Dixon - 2020
The Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan Weyburn Chapter is pleased to announce and congratulate Jessica Dixon as this year's recipient of its $1,000 scholarship.
Jessica graduated from the Weyburn Comprehensive in June, 2020. She is pursuing a B.Ed. in Elementary Education (Pre-K to 5) at the University of Regina. Jessica is taking her first year classes online from the comforts of her home in Weyburn. Inspired by her own Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Jennelle Wimmer, Jessica's goal is to become a Kindergarten teacher.
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Megan Schmidt - 2020
The Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan Weyburn Chapter is pleased to announce and congratulate Megan Schmidt as this year's recipient of its $1,000 scholarship.
Megan grew up in Weyburn and graduated from the Weyburn Comprehensive. In June, 2020, Megan was accepted into the Faculty of Education, Elementary Education(Pre K to 5) program. Choosing a career as a teacher has been an easy decision for Megan as she has been passionate about teaching from a young age. For Megan, teaching provides opportunities to develop relationships, share experiences and connect with other people. Upon completion of her education degree, Megan would like to return to Weyburn to begin her teaching career.