Drumheller Valley Secondary School Teacher Lynn Hemming is one of ten finalists for the 2014 Teachers Matter Award through EF Educational Tours. The award brings a $5,000 prize for the winner’s school. The four runners up each receive a $1,000 for their school.
A local teacher has been nominated for an award that recognizes inspirational and passionate teachers.
Lynn Hemming from Drumheller Valley Secondary School was short-listed as one of the ten finalists for the 2014 Teachers Matter Award through EF Educational Tours.
“I feel I’ve won regardless of the outcome, because of the time and effort people put into their nominations,” said Hemming.
The reward helps students thank a teacher who made a difference in their life.
Hemming said she received nominations from current students as well as students she taught 30 years ago.
The winner receives the 2014 Teachers Matter Award, $5,000 for their school, and a trip to EF's annual global student leader summt\it, this year in Barcelona, Spain.
Hemming said she would use the $5,000 to support a couple of students for the school trip to Vimy Ridge in 2017.
People can view the ten contest finalists and cast their vote beginning Monday, November 17, on the EF Tours Facebook page at www.facebook.com/eftourscanada.
