We are excited to celebrate the exceptional achievements of this year’s OTIP Teaching and Education Worker Award Winners. These outstanding individuals have gone above and beyond to shape the lives of students, leaving a lasting impact on their school communities and demonstrating true excellence in education.  

“Each of our winners has shown remarkable commitment, creativity, and passion in their roles—whether in the classroom or by supporting the broader school community,” said Vic Medland, CEO of OTIP. “Their efforts have inspired students to reach their full potential, and we are incredibly proud to recognize their contributions.”

Congratulations to this year’s winners! 


Teaching Award Winners:  

• Jessica Duncan, Teacher, Morse Street Junior Public School, Toronto District School Board (Beginning Teacher category)   

• Karyn Bélanger-Sherman, Teacher, Académie de la Tamise, Conseil scolaire Viamonde (Elementary Teacher category) 

• Susan Shoemaker, Teacher, Brooklin High School, Durham District School Board (Secondary Teacher category) 

Education Worker Award Winners: 

• Hanan Ali, Educational Assistant, Ryerson Community School, Toronto District School Board (Educational Support category) 

• Andrew Lalonde, Lead Custodian, Notre Dame Catholic High School, Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (Office Professional, Custodial, and Maintenance category) 

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Please join us in celebrating these incredible individuals who make a difference every day. 

We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to all those who were nominated this year. 

To learn more about the OTIP Teaching and Education Worker Awards, visit Community Investment.