Cathy Beach
Semi-retired educator in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Currently National Co-ordinator for national 2017 project: A Kids' Guide to Canada - By Kids, For Kids (Un guide du Canada - par des enfants, pour des enfants)
Please see akgtcanada.com for more information.
MAJOR WORK EXPERIENCE:
1990-2013 Elementary Classroom Teacher, PCBE/KPRDSB
1980-1989 Outdoor Education Consultant, PCBE
1989-90 Founder + Executive Director of Earth Day 1990 for province of Ontario
1983-1992 Program Staff, Bark Lake Leadership Centre
1973-1980 Various Outdoor Education Director and Staff positions
HONOURS & AWARDS
* Highest Honour: the respect and affection of my students and their parents, 1973-2013.
* TLLP Grant, Ontario Ministry of Education (Teacher Leading and Learning Project). 2012
* Dorothy Walter Leadership Award for Developing Youth Leadership in Ontario, COEO. 1994
* EarthDay 1990 Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Environment Grant. 1990
* Woman of the Year Nominee (Award), Peterborough Ontario. 1991
* Robin Dennis Award for Outstanding Contribution to Outdoor Education in Ontario, COEO. 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.
* Academic + Sports Awards, Cobourg DCI & Laurentian HS Ottawa. 1966-71.
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