Award Winners

1. Award Winners Paulette Losier Chuck Merilees Carol Gray Jane Fullerton-Kelly Iain Millar Jan Langelier Ben Fagan

2. AAESQ Outstanding Achievement Award The Outstanding Achievement Award shall be granted to a member of AAESQ who, due to a particular outstanding achievement, has clearly demonstrated exemplary leadership in education. The award may be granted at any time during a member’s career and the emphasis is on quality of achievement. 2011-2012 recipients of the Outstanding Achievement Award Jane Fullerton-Kelly Iain Millar

3. Jane Fullerton-Kelly, Principal, St Lawrence Academy, Lester B Pearson Background 36 years in education: PSBGM & Lester B. Pearson School Boards Teacher at Barclay School & Woodland School School Administrator at Riverview, Woodland, Courtland Park, Westpark and Saint Lawrence Academy Very involved in Professional activities & the community, namely MASA, Literacy workshops and Terry Fox run

4. Jane Fullerton-Kelly, Principal, St Lawrence Academy, Lester B Pearson Accomplishments Jane’s expertise in meeting the needs of the students with special needs Noted for her mentoring skills & leadership qualities Deserving of this award for her work at St Lawrence Academy: Special programs for students Establishment of the summer literacy camp in Lasalle whose goal is to provide a learning and fun approach to literacy Has earned the respect and admiration from all who have worked with her Always found time to volunteer on a variety of Board committees Personal Philosophy A commitment to students, staff and parents is paramount

5. Jane Fullerton-Kelly, Principal, St Lawrence Academy, Lester B Pearson Some insights Q. Why education? A. I followed in the footsteps of my late grandfather, who was first a teacher and later a school principal with the Montreal School Board Q. Greatest lesson learned? A. You need to have great balance – to satisfy the demands of both your professional and personal life Q. Most notable achievement? A. The programs I have helped establish to support students in need – be it academically, emotionally or physiologically. Q. Most memorable event? A. The moments when a former student, parent or colleague tells me that I have positively affected their life. AAESQ applauds Jane Fullerton-Kelly, truly an innovative recipient

6. Iain Millar, Retired Centre Director, New Frontiers School Board Background 1998 -2008 Centre Director Nova Career Centre – New Frontiers School Board 1988 – 1998 Centre Director Chateauguay Valley Career Education Centre 1977 – 1998 Consultant, Adult & Vocational Education 1975 – 1977 Consultant, Community Education (Cornwall, Ontario) 1973 – 1975 Group Leader & Coordinator, Malaysia & The Gambia Programmes, Canada’s World Youth

7. Iain Millar, Retired Centre Director, New Frontiers School Board Accomplishments Founding member of the Quebec Literacy Working Group (QLWG) Helped to establish the first free standing adult centre in the English language sector at the Chateauguay Valley Career Education Centre At the Nova Career Centre Iain helped in the expansion of a three-phase project that resulted in a state of the art facility for adult & vocational education He developed innovative & collaborative projects with the First Nations communities Also took on a mentoring role with staff to help in the succession plans of the Board

8. Iain Millar, Retired Centre Director, New Frontiers School Board Some insights • Q. Why education? • My interest in alternative learning led me to the then emerging field of continuing education for setting up community education programs Q. Greatest lesson learned? A. MWBA – Management by Walking Around. I also unabashedly emulated outstanding educational practices from leaders such as Keith Fitzpatrick & Wayne Goldthorp Q. Most notable achievement event? A. Involvement with 4 building expansion projects most notably the Nova Career Centre. • Q. Most memorable event? • Jane Elliott “Blue eyes/Brown eyes” taught us at the Nova Career Centre about race & cultural sensitivity and I in turn introduced her to poutine AAESQ applauds Iain Millar, truly an ambassador of the people

9. The AAESQ Distinguished Service Award The AAESQ Distinguished Service Award is granted to a member who has made an outstanding contribution to education. The emphasis is on quality of service, performance above and beyond the usual responsibilities 2011-2012 recipients of the Distinguished Service Award Charles Merilees Paulette Losier Ben Fagan

10. Charles Merilees, Retired Administrator, Lester B. Pearson School Board Background Teacher at John Rennie High School Administrator – Principal at John Rennie, Lindsay Place, St Paul and St. Thomas High Schools President of PASA, Executive member & Board member of AAESQ Chairperson of many L.B.P.S.B. Policy Committees

11. Charles Merilees, Retired Administrator, Lester B. Pearson School Board Accomplishments A unique ability to create a team atmosphere Facilitated the smooth transition of several school mergers Participated in the creation of L.B.P.S.B. Safe & Caring Schools Policy Always willing to listen, work collaboratively and to seek out the opinion of others Representative to the Central Parity & Education Committee Always committed to helping students succeed. His greatest strength is his calm & reassuring manner Personal Philosophy Fix the problem rather than fix the blame

12. Charles Merilees, Retired Administrator, Lester B. Pearson School Board Some insights Q. Why education? A. Sports and boys’ clubs were a huge part of my early life, which led to counseling and coaching. I really enjoyed working with young people Q. Greatest lesson learned? A. Humility. Every school and board office allowed me to work with some brilliant educators from whom I learned a great deal Q. Most notable achievement? A. No matter the situation I have always remained true to my principles and core values AAESQ applauds Charles Merilees, truly a changed man

13. Paulette Losier, Retired Administrator, Eastern Townships School Board Background 43 years in the educational field as a: Teacher Department Head – Alexander Galt High School Consultant in language arts & evaluation School administrator – Sherbrooke Elementary Workshop leader, guest speaker & writer Always willing to serve on committees Great fundraiser for student trips

14. Paulette Losier, Retired Administrator, Eastern Townships School Board Accomplishments Helped to set up ALPS Program to address the requirements of special needs students Set up the Eastern Townships Language Arts Festival – which promoted different facets of literacy. Allowed students, teachers & parents to interact with renowned authors & illustrators Led the S.T.A.R.T. program (Student Target Acheivement & Results Team) a great mentorship program Supported NANS schools at Eastern Townships Paulette’s Philosophy “It’s all about relationships…People that you connect with that motivate you to continue…That and marry the right man, someone who is supportive and can pick up the slack”

15. Paulette Losier, Retired Administrator, Eastern Townships School Board Some insights Q. Why education? A. I wanted a profession where I could make a difference – I’ve never regretted the decision Q. Greatest lesson learned? A. It’s much more fun to channel energy into thriving rather than just managing and surviving Q. Most notable achievement? A. Forging enduring ties with many colleagues, growing professionally together and exploring avenues that helped them see potential where once they saw only challenges • Q. Most memorable moment? • Fixing an overflowing toilet that became the bonding experience between myself and my staff AAESQ applauds Paulette Losier, truly a resourceful recipient

16. Ben Fagan, Centre Director, English Montreal School Board Background 34 years in education including: Teacher at Shawbridge Youth Centre for troubled teens Teacher & Principal at Philip E Layton School for Blind & Handicapped students Principal at Mackay School Learned sign language to better communicate with students Centre Director at the High School of Montreal

17. Ben Fagan, Centre Director, English Montreal School Board Accomplishments A lifelong career dedicated to the education of youth in difficulties, physically disabled, blind & hearing impaired children and to the education of students in the adult sector His contributions to the community are impressive: Board of Directors of Propulsion (a residence for 15 disabled adults) & Constance-Lethbridge Rehabilitation Centre. Currently on the Board of the Canadian Research & Deafness Institute and President of the Board of Habitations Tango which houses disabled adults in N.D.G. Leadership skills and vision brought new technologies into his schools/centre and provided state of the art tools to staff and students

18. Ben Fagan, Centre Director, English Montreal School Board Some insights Q. Why education? A. Watching youths at Shawbridge Youth Centre repeatedly fail to thrive in the system; so myself and several others started up the downtown campus of Shawbridge (known today as Mountainview) Q. Greatest lesson learned A. There are many ways to get to the same place – be a good listener Q. Most notable achievement? A. The ability to support disabled children and their parents through tumultuous times. Am appreciative of the great support of many and in particular Tony Lacroce Q. Most memorable moment? A. Teaching a terrified, blind 14 year old student to swim and seeing him compete in Defi Sportif by years end AAESQ applauds Ben Fagan, truly sexy and he knows it

19. AAESQ Honourary Life Membership Award The Honourary Life Membership award is given to an individual who has made a distinguished contribution to AAESQ. The recipient must have served on the Executive, the Board of Directors or one or more of AAESQ’s committees over an extended period of time. 2011-2012 Recipient of the AAESQ Honourary Life Membership Award Carol Gray, Retired Sector Director Lester B. Pearson School Board Jan Langelier, Retired Administrator Lester B. Pearson School Board

20. Background Carol Gray, Retired Sector Director, Lester B Pearson School Board 35 years in the educational field: Teacher at John Caboto & St Edmund Department Head, Special Education at St Pius X, Pierrefonds Comprehensive School administrator at St Paul, St Thomas, St Edmund, Bishop-Whelan and Lakeside Academy Sector Director, L.B.P.S.B. Involved in numerous professional associations & committees

21. Carol Gray, Retired Sector Director, Lester B Pearson School Board Service to her Associations Served at both the local & provincial levels of her association President of AAESQ, 2005 as well as Executive member for several years Co-chair, AAESQ/QESBA Spring Conferences PASA Executive member & Board of Directors as well as PRC & PDC representative President of CASA (Canadian Association of School Administrators) & member of NAESP Her involvement in numerous professional associations is a testimony to her dedication to her profession

22. Carol Gray, Retired Sector Director, Lester B Pearson School Board Some insights • Q. Why education? • I love learning and have been inspired by great teachers who not only • taught “book knowledge” but challenged me to better myself through action Q. Greatest lesson learned? A. Always champion the child by validating his experiences and guiding him to self-fulfillment • Q. Most notable achievement event? • The relationships that I’ve developed and maintained throughout my career. • My active participation in my professional associations at all levels. • Outside of my work, being a parent is my greatest source of pride • Q. Most memorable event? • Being recognized by my colleagues for a number of awards, especially the CASA EXL Award as Canadian Superintendent of the Year AAESQ applauds Carol Gray, truly the energizer bunny

23. Background Jan Langelier, Retired Administrator, Lester B Pearson School Board Teacher at both elementary and secondary schools in Physical Education, FSL, French Immersion and Sciences School Administrator at PCHS and Pierre Elliott Trudeau Jan was local union President for Lakeshore Teachers & President of PAPT/QPAT

24. Jan Langelier, Retired Administrator, Lester B Pearson School Board Service to her Associations President of PASA, 2006-2008 AAESQ Board of Directors, 2004-2008 AAESQ Executive, 2006-2008 While serving at both the local and provincial levels, Jan demonstrated leadership skills and a passion for her association.

25. Jan Langelier, Retired Administrator, Lester B Pearson School Board Some insights • Q. Why education? • At a young age I was attracted to the worlds of teaching and learning. Q. Greatest lesson learned? A. A sense of fulfillment and the desire to solve problems • Q. Most notable achievement event? • Children and their learning are challenging puzzles . Teachers play a pivotal role in the solution to the puzzles • Q. Most memorable event? • Proud to be able to contribute to the solutions of the puzzles and to creating new puzzles of my own. AAESQ applauds Jan Langelier, truly an inspiring recipient

26. Jane Fullerton-Kelly Outstanding Achievement Award Every student can learn, just not on the same day, or the same way. George Evans

27. Iain Millar Outstanding Achievement Award 'Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail'. Ralph Waldo Emerson

28. Charles Merilees Distinguished Service Award 'If there is a way to do it better... find it!' Thomas Edison

29. Bernard Fagan Distinguished Service Award You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you might find, you get what you need”  The Rolling Stones

30. Paulette Losier Distinguished Service Award 'Nothing was ever achieved without enthusiasm.' Ralph Waldo Emerson

31. Carol Gray Honourary Life Membership 'Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious.' Anonymous

32. Jan Langelier Honourary Life Membership Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it you will land among the stars. Les Brown

33. AAESQ AWARDS LUNCHEON Today AAESQ honours: Jane Fullerton-Kelly Iain Millar Charles Merilees Paulette Losier Bernard Fagan Carol Gray Jan Langelier Congratulations to all recipients