OTIP Teaching Awards

OTF, in partnership with the Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP), honours educators whose commitment, creativity and energy result in a superior experience for students. Initiated in 1991, the honourees have covered a wide range of disciplines, teaching methods, age groups and geographical locations. Up to three awards are given annually to outstanding teachers in the categories of elementary, secondary, and beginning teachers.

The following Ontario teachers are outstanding recipients of this year’s awards:

2023 OTIP Teaching Awards Winners

Beginning Teacher Category

Sierra Miller, West Rouge Junior Public School, Scarborough

Elementary Teacher Category

Katherine Dumoulin, Williamson Road Junior Public School, Toronto

Secondary Teacher Category

Lara Gudelj, St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic High School, Woodbridge

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