Semiahmoo Secondary teacher honoured with B.C. award

A South Surrey teacher has been recognized as Teacher of the Year in home economics from across B.C.

Rachel Rogers, a textiles teacher at Semiahmoo Secondary, was handed down the award by the Teachers of Home Economics Specialist Association THESA, a provincial organization. Rogers has served as vice-president of the organization for the last four years, according to a press release.

The award is for an educator who has illustrated leadership and continued research in the field, and Rogers does just that.

“Rachel was quick to recognize that there were many questions on how we can assess our students accurately within our subject area and so Rachel spearheaded a Teacher Inquiry Project on student assessment with a group of Surrey home economics teachers with the BC Teachers Federation (BCTF) and Surrey Teachers Association’s (STA) support,” a release notes.

Additionally, the Semiahmoo teacher also runs workshops, mentors others, including teacher candidates from the University of British Columbia, while also assisting in supporting colleagues. She is also the Grade 8 co-ordinator where she plans events for the new high school students to Semiahmoo Secondary.

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