PEI high school teacher receives teaching excellence award
Mr. Brendan Kelly, a Kinkora Regional High School teacher, was recently presented with the 2012 Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) Award for Excellence in Teaching High School/CEGEP Physics (Atlantic) at a ceremony on November 7.
UPEI's Dr. Bill Whelan, professor and co-op director with the Department of Physics, was on hand to present the award to Kelly. Whelan is also a member of the Canadian Association of Physicists and was representing the organization at the event.
Kelly received the CAP award for his efforts, which, over his 35 years as a teacher, consistently produce students of excellence in physics. Recognized as the unofficial dean of physics teachers in PEI, Kelly is often sought out for advice for how to improve teaching both inside and outside of the classroom. Kelly introduced the Advanced Placement Program in Physics several years ago, which has resulted in improved scores, and in a greater percentage of students from his school taking university physics.
'I am honoured to receive this teaching award from CAP and its affiliated sponsors. To be selected from a large group of very talented, dedicated physics teachers is indeed very humbling. A special thank you to all who helped make it possible,' said Kelly.
UPEI congratulates Mr. Kelly!
About the CAP Award for Excellence in Teaching High School/CEGEP Physics
Introduced in 2010, the CAP Award for Excellence in Teaching High School/CEGEP Physics is intended to recognize excellence in teaching physics in Canadian high schools or CEGEPs and to encourage and promote physics at the high school/CEGEP level in Canada. The 2012 award was sponsored at the national level by the Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP), TRIUMF, Perimeter Institute, Merlan, Vernier, Institute of Particle Physics, and Nelson Education; and, at the regional level by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC and BCIC. The awards are given annually in each of five regions in Canada: BC/Yukon, Prairies/NWT, Ontario, Quebec/Nunavut, and Atlantic Canada.
