​​​​杰森·哈丁-多赫蒂（Jason Harding-Doherty）是瓦利溪学校的一名一年级教师，他被提名为2024年埃德温·帕尔教师奖。

哈丁-多赫蒂以关怀的教学风格而闻名，帮助需要额外支持的学生进行学习和沟通。了解哈丁-多赫蒂的人表示，他在教学和领导方面总是充满喜悦和善意。

“杰森真的深入了解每个学生，”瓦利溪学校校长海伦·科尔本（Helen Colbourne）说。“他了解他们的喜好、需求和学习方式。

“他的教室是每个学生都感到受欢迎和重要的地方。他擅长让孩子和家长都感到舒适和融入其中。杰森的教学方式产生了重大影响。”

哈丁-多赫蒂于2023年在卡尔加里大学获得了教育学学士学位，同时于2021年获得了社会学和心理学重点的文学学士学位。在艾米丽·弗伦斯比学校和米德桑学校的适应性学习项目中获得复杂学习者工作经验后，他于2023-24学年初加入了瓦利溪学校。

在他的角色中，哈丁-多赫蒂教授TASC课程（教学适应性、社交和沟通技能），他应用了他对复杂学习需求的深刻理解。

哈丁-多赫蒂的理念以年龄相适应的材料为中心，确保他的学生与反映他们年级水平的课程内容互动。他创新地运用技术，包括SMART白板、可访问开关和眼动感应设备，确保每个学生都能以自己的方式学习。

他对包容的承诺也体现在他对土著教育的态度上。他的班上制定了自己的土地承认，培育更深入的理解和承诺真相和和解原则。

哈丁-多赫蒂的参与并不止于教室之门。他指导足球和排球队，并积极参与学校委员会，倡导对复杂需求学生和教育包容性重要性的更深入理解。

学校董事会主席兼学校所属地代表劳拉·哈克（Laura Hack）称赞哈丁-多赫蒂的方法，强调他对瓦利溪学校社区产生的深远影响。

“杰森·哈丁-多赫蒂体现出了教育工作者的奉献精神，”哈克说。“他致力于创造一个包容性和充满活力的学习环境，不仅改变了他的学生的生活，还激励了他的同事。我们为他作为埃德温·帕尔教师奖的提名者而感到无比自豪。”

埃德温·帕尔在1956年至1962年担任艾伯塔学校董事协会（现在的ASBA）主席。为了纪念他的记忆和他所尊重的职业，艾伯塔学校董事协会于1964年设立了埃德温·帕尔教师奖。

近60年来，这些奖项一直颁发给出色的一年级教师。

​​​​Jason Harding-Doherty, a first-year teacher at Valley Creek School, has been nominated for the 2024 Edwin Parr Teacher Award. 

Known for his caring teaching style, Harding-Doherty helps students who need extra support with learning and communication. Those who know Harding-Doherty say that he teaches and leads with joy and kindness in everything that he does.

“Jason really gets to know every student,” said Helen Colbourne, Principal, Valley Creek School. “He learns what they like, what they need and how they learn best.

“His classroom is a place where every student feels welcome and important. He's great at making both kids and parents feel comfortable and included. Jason's way of teaching makes a big difference.” 

Harding-Doherty completed his Bachelor of Education at the University of Calgary in 2023, along with a Bachelor of Arts focusing on Sociology and Psychology in 2021. After gaining experience working with complex learners at Emily Follensbee School and the Adapted Learning Program at MidSun School, he joined Valley Creek School at the beginning of the 2023-24 school year.

In his role, Harding-Doherty teaches the TASC class (Teaching of Adaptive, Social, and Communication Skills), where he applies his deep understanding of complex learning needs. 

Harding-Doherty's philosophy centres on age-appropriate material, ensuring that his students engage with curriculum content that reflects their grade level. His innovative use of technology, including SMART boards, accessible switches and eye-gaze devices ensures that each student can learn in their own way.

His commitment to inclusion is also reflected in his approach to Indigenous education. His class has created its own Land Acknowledgment, fostering a deeper understanding and commitment to Truth and Reconciliation principles.

Harding-Doherty's involvement doesn't stop at the classroom door. He has coached soccer and volleyball teams and actively engages with the school council, advocating for a greater understanding of students with complex needs and the importance of inclusivity in education.

Laura Hack, Chair of the Board of Trustees and the school’s ward representative, praised Harding-Doherty's approach, emphasizing the profound impact he has had on the Valley Creek School community.

“Jason Harding-Doherty exemplifies what it means to be a dedicated educator,” said Hack. “His commitment to creating an inclusive and dynamic learning environment has not only transformed the lives of his students but also inspired his colleagues. We are incredibly proud to have him represent our district as the nominee for the Edwin Parr Teacher Award.”

Edwin Parr served as President of the Alberta School Trustees’ Association (now ASBA) from 1956 to 1962. To honour his memory and the profession he respected, the Alberta School Trustees’ Association established the Edwin Parr Teacher Award in 1964.

For almost 60 years, these awards have been presented to outstanding first-year teachers.