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Oliver’s Kim Moffat, centre, has been honoured for her inclusive teaching skills.
Oliver teacher Kim Moffat has captured one of six 2019 Inclusive Education Awards.
Moffat, who teaches Grade 5 at Senpaq’cin (SenPokChin) School, was one of two winners in the inclusive teaching category. Moffat works with the entire class to ensure that every student is included, welcomed and respected in class activities.
“Kim has nurtured an environment of compassion and understanding, where classmates look out for each other and care for each other,” principal Val Allen said in a press release.
Moffat uses creativity and empowerment to help her students learn and develop. When one student was having difficulty regulating his behaviour and staying in the classroom, Moffat worked with other teachers to support the student to become a mentor for younger students who faced similar challenges. This helped the student transform his identity so that he was seen as a problem-solver and a leader.
Moffat has taught at the school, which is operated by the Osoyoos Indian Band in Oliver, for nine years.
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