Roy E. Cope Award presented to retiring École Olds High Principal
The Board of Trustees for Chinook’s Edge School Division have announced this year’s recipient of the Roy E. Cope award.
This year, the award is going to retiring École Olds High Principal, Tom Christensen. District officials say the award is an honour considered each year by the Board for a person who has made significant contributions to the welfare of students.
As a Master Teacher, district officials say Christensen has placed students at the centre of all his efforts. His strength is said to have led to several acknowledgments and awards, including the Alberta Education Excellence in Teaching Award.
Throughout the years, Christensen has lent his leadership skills to guide many innovative practices at Olds High – from being a High School Re-Design pioneer and an early adopter of Gay-Straight Alliance efforts, to ensuring the school’s place of pride as an internationally recognized UNESCO-Associated School.