Cathy Beach
Semi-retired educator in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Currently a volunteer English teacher and support worker for refugees and new Canadians through an official New Canadian Centre, 2021-present
EXPERIENCE
Founder and National Co-ordinator for K-8 school project: “A Kids' Guide to Canada By Kids, For Kids -- Un guide du Canada par des enfants, pour des enfants”, 2015-2025
Grades 6-8 Classroom Teacher, PCBE/KPRDSB, 1990-2013
Leadership Skills Program Staff, Bark Lake Leadership Centre, Summers 1983-1992
Founder + Executive Director of Earth Day 1990 for Province of Ontario, 1989-90
President + BOD: COEO Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario, 1985-1990
Outdoor Education K-8 Consultant, PCBE 1980-1989
Director, Camp Cameron Outdoor Education Centre, 1979-80
Various Residential Outdoor Education Staff positions, Michigan/Ontario 1973-1977
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HONOURS & AWARDS
* Most Treasured Honour: a lifetime of respect and affection from my students, their parents, and families, 1973-2026
* Teacher Leadership and Learning Program Grant exploring safe online learning in Intermediate grades: ON Ministry of Education, 2011-12
* Dorothy Walter Leadership Award for Developing Youth Leadership in Ontario: Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario, 1994
* EarthDay 1990 Ontario Financial Grant: ON Ministry of Environment, 1990
* Peterborough Woman of the Year Nominee, 1991
* Robin Dennis Award for Outstanding Contribution to Outdoor Education in Ontario: Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario, 1990
* Educator of the Year Nominee: PCBE, Late 1980's
* Educator of the Year Nominee: PCBE, Mid 1980's
* President's Gold Medal: Nipissing Faculty of Education, Laurentian University, 1977.
* Various Academic + Athletic Awards: Cobourg DCI & Laurentian HS Ottawa. 1966-71.