School District 61 News
July 1, 2013

District Presentation – Mr. Donald Adams

Trustee Ferris introduced and welcomed Mr. Donald Adams, Kindergarten Teacher at Oaklands Elementary and recipient of the 2013 Todd Rogers Research Award. This award is presented by the Canadian Educational Researchers’ Association and recognizes an individual’s leadership and achievement in the field of evidence-based research. Trustee Ferris presented Mr. Adams with a Certificate of Recognition on behalf of the Board of Education.

Chair Orcherton thanked Mr. Adams for his dedication to the students of the Greater Victoria School District.

Todd Rogers Research Award
May 9, 2013

I have received notice that I have been selected to receive the 2013 Todd Rogers Research Award from the Canadian Educational Researchers’ Association for leadership in evidence based research. The ceremony will take place on June 3rd at the University of Victoria during the association’s annual general meeting.

I received this award in recognition of my work on enhancing learning projects, my work as the .1 Literacy/Numeracy/Technology Mentor and the classroom application of my research on mPortfolios.