Archbishop Francis J. Spence Catholic Teacher of the Year Award
| Sarah Cassidy - ALCDSB Board Office
Sarah looks upon people with “God's soft eyes" and with a caring, gentle approach. She is a faith-filled person with a peaceful, calm presence, who shows empathy and places relationships first, meeting people where they are. Sarah supports the system through her roles in Religious and Family Life Education, Equity and Early Years.
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Excellence In Supporting Catholic Education
| Emese Soudant - St. Patrick CS (Erinsville)
Emese is faith-filled, kind,
caring, hospitable, thoughtful
and supportive, and someone
who always goes above and
beyond. She is involved in
Catholic School Council,
fundraising, supporting
families and nurturing the
relationship between home,
school, and parish. Students
are blessed to learn Catholic
values from a faith witness
who embodies them in every
interaction.
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Contribution to Catholic Education
| Fr. Francis Zambon - Archdiocese of Kingston
Father Francis is highly
involved in the ALCDSB at
both the school and system
levels. He recognizes the
special gifts and talents in
students and always takes the
opportunity to compliment
them and build relationships.
Father Francis is a shepherd
leader. He models a life of
servant leadership for others
and models seeing Jesus as
our greatest example of love
and compassion.
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The Katharine Award
 
| John &Angela Smylie - St. Peter CS
Robin Dzierniejko - Holy Cross CSS
John and Angela are
incredibly generous
individuals who graciously
and selflessly give to the
Catholic schools in Trenton.
In addition to donating food
and gift cards, they are very
giving of their time. Mr. and
Mrs. Smylie always look for
ways to give and to open
doors to people in need in
the community. We are truly
blessed to call them
partners.
Robin very quietly
organizes initiatives that
support the community
through his leadership class
and in the role of school
Athletic Director. Robin
ensures that inclusivity,
care, compassion and
empathy are central to
many charitable efforts.
Robin is a servant leader
who strives to make the
world a better place while
seeing Christ in everyone.
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Adult Volunteer
| Kelli Nicholas - St. Martin of Tours CS
Kelli is a strong advocate for
meeting student needs and
providing the students with
many educational
opportunities. As the
longest serving member of
the Catholic School Council,
she has been instrumental in
facilitating annual school
events, fundraising, and
supporting new school
community members, to the
benefit of both students and
staff in the community.
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Secondary Student Volunteer
| Autumn Thorp - Regiopolis Notre-Dame CHS
Autumn is a shining example
of how to live out the call to
witness. Serving as the faith
rep on Students’ Council, she
is involved in the daily
announcements, shares faith
formation resources with her
peers, leads contemplative
prayer, and maintains the
RND Chaplaincy Instagram
account. Autumn also
coordinates the blood
donation bus program and is
a cadet in the community.
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Elementary Student Volunteer
| MaKennin Roach - Holy Rosary CS
MaKennin consistently
demonstrates a Christian
attitude of service,
selflessness, and dedication
in school, in parish, and
within the community.
She is a spiritual, academic,
and social leader who is
looked up to by her peers and
younger students. MaKennin
organizes many fundraisers
and social justice initiatives
and assists with liturgies and
Masses at the church.
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