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This year's best teachers!
This year's best teachers!
Meet this year's finest teachers!
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Out of hundreds of nominees, these educators have risen to the top—meet the nation’s finest teachers
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After hundreds of entries from coast to coast, Canadian Family reveals this year's greatest teachers
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The nominations are in. The decisions have been made. Now presenting Canada's finest educators
Brad Dowler, Grades 9-12, geography and history, Springs Christian Academy, Winnipeg
24 years in the classroom
Antonietta DeSantis, Grade 8, St. Francis de Sales Catholic School, Toronto
Two years in the classroom
Heather Titley, Kindergarten, Laurentia Elementary School, St-Jerome, Que.
Six years in the classroom
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Super tips from our Great Canadian Teacher Award winners
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