Jocelyn Encinas, Prime Minister's Award Recipient

Prairie Rose Public Schools and Ralston School would like to extend congratulations to PRPS teacher Jocelyn Encinas who is one of the 2023 recipients of the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence. With over a decade teaching Science & Math, Jocelyn has illuminated the world of STEM for countless students at Ralston School on the Canadian Forces Base Suffield. 

Jocelyn stands out for her innovative approach in the classroom. From pioneering robotics workshops and integrating cutting-edge tools like Microbits, to hands-on lab experiments, she offers real-world, experiential STEM learning. Her initiatives, like the 'Learning from the Land' project, merge outdoor education with STEM, even leading her class to victory in the Queen’s Jubilee Classroom Competition for their outstanding work in native plant identification. 

But Jocelyn's dedication goes beyond just the classroom walls. She ensures every student feels seen and supported, adapting curriculum and projects to cater to their unique learning styles. Her commitment to community involvement and global citizenship shines through with her Kiva Microloans Math project, empowering students to understand global economic challenges, and her work on automating the greenhouse watering system which addresses real-world food scarcity concerns. 

Thank you Jocelyn for igniting minds and instilling a passion for STEM in your students. We are incredibly proud to have you as part of our PRPS team!

Read the full write up: Jocelyn Encinas Igniting the Scientific Spark
Read the write up in the Medicine Hat News: https://medicinehatnews.com/news/local-news/2023/10/25/ralston-school-teacher-wins-pm-award-for-excellence/