11/11/05
The Teacher of the Year awards program has received a major boost with one of the world's largest oil and gas companies ExxonMobil coming on board as a sponsor.
Education and Training Minister Ljiljanna Ravlich today announced that ExxonMobil would contribute $45,000 towards the prestigious awards program.
"In addition to the prize money, the Teacher of the Year winner and two finalists will receive a $5,000 prize from ExxonMobil for their school or TAFEWA," Ms Ravlich said.
"The school or TAFEWA will use the money to buy educational resources and equipment."
Today's announcement coincided with the naming of the successful 56 school teachers and 15 TAFEWA lecturers who have been chosen as winners in the second round of this years awards program.
"As a former teacher, I can truly appreciate the high expectations placed on teachers and lecturers by students, parents, their schools and the community in general," the Minister said.
"We can be proud we have so many enthusiastic, talented and committed teachers in Western Australia.
"Each winner will receive a certificate and $1,000, and will compete for the $25,000 title of Premier's Teacher of the Year for 2005."
ExxonMobil vice president of Australian LNG Luke Musgrave said the company was very pleased to join with the State Government to support this worthwhile awards program.
"We hope that our sponsorship helps improve school communities and student learning," Mr Musgrave said.
"The sponsorship money will ensure that this year's award not only recognises the individual achievement of the teacher or lecturer, but also celebrates the achievements of their school or TAFEWA college."
While only in its second year, the Teacher of the Year program is already recognised as the State's most prestigious award for teaching excellence.
The 2005 Premier's Teacher of the Year will be selected from round winners in three categories (primary school, secondary school and TAFEWA lecturers) and will be announced at a breakfast on Monday, December 5.
For further information about the awards and nominees visit: http://www.premier.wa.gov.au/toty
Minister's office - 9213 6800
Primary and secondary school teachers selected as round two winners:
Colin Standley, Balcatta Senior High School
Dayle Dickhart, Beeliar Primary School
Coral Fogarty, Belmay Primary School
Linda Spicer, Bluff Point Primary School
Wendy Moore, Boddington District High School
Val Knott, Bunbury Senior High School
Kelly Hersey, Buntine Primary School
Anne Harris-Walker, Cable Beach Primary School
Leone Scott, Clarkson Community High School
Chris Fleming, Collie Senior High School
Linda Phillips, Cooinda Primary School
Lesley Firth, Cyril Jackson Senior Campus
Shaun Carmody, Davallia Primary School
Martin Wood, Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School
Caryn Stokes, Dongara District High School
Olivia Mottram, East Waikiki Primary School
Christine Powell, Ellenbrook Primary School
Sarah Ryan, Ellenbrook Primary School
Brad Oversby, Esperance Senior High School
Simon Keemink, Geraldton Senior College
Paul Johnston, Hamilton Senior High School
Maureen Johnston, Hamilton Senior High School
Anne Bate, Highgate Primary School
Michael Jennings, Highgate Primary School
Scott Smith, Jerramungup District High School
Sue Poh, Kambalda West District High School
Suzie Leith, Karratha Senior High School
Danni Old, Karratha Senior High School
Trevor Carruthers, Katanning Senior High School
Carl Sanderson, Kensington Primary School
Georgie Jamison, Kinross Primary School
Jody Thomas-Smith, Kojonup District High School
Chris Manning, Leeming Senior High School
Tania Meintanis, Manjimup Senior High School
Patrick Marzohl, Margaret River Senior High School
Julie Tiller, Merredin Senior High School
Susan Cromb, Mount Hawthorn Junior Primary School
Di Maslin, Mount Helena Primary School
Robyn Travers, Mount Lawley Senior High School
Kerry Marshall, Mount Lockyer Primary School
Kaye Davies, North Lake Senior Campus
Debra Barnes, North Parmelia Primary School
Ray Collins, Northam Senior High School
Helen Coyle, Ocean Reef Senior High School
Kate Fairs, Rostrata Primary School
Meaghan Teasdale, Rostrata Primary School
Fadi Ma'ayah, Safety Bay Senior High School
Donna Ebert, Sorrento Primary School
Shelley Trew, Southern Cross District High School
Nesta Fallick, Swanbourne Primary School
Barb Clement, Walkaway Primary School
Pam Rouse, Walliston Primary School
Jacqui Johnson, Warwick Senior High School
Lisa Becker, Wickham Primary School
Belinda Jones, Wickham Primary School
Merrilynne Speedy, Yale Primary School
TAFEWA lecturers selected as round two winners:
Jenny Miller-Nixon, C.Y. O'Connor College of TAFE
Karen Barber, Central TAFE
Frits Grader, Central TAFE
David Rogers, Central TAFE
Chandra Thirumalaisamy, Central TAFE
Ralph Minervini, Challenger TAFE
Suzette Thompson, Challenger TAFE
Kim Courtenay, Kimberley TAFE
Guy Truss, South West Regional College of TAFE
Leah Irving, Swan TAFE
Patricia Kaberry, Swan TAFE
Ros Paul, Swan TAFE
Peter Raynor, Swan TAFE
Stan Broom, West Coast TAFE
Pam van Omme, West Coast TAFE.
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