How are Extra Mile recipients selected?

Each year, since the 2004/2005 school year, the P.E.I. Home and School Federation gives out two awards to teachers or staff members for the Island. The award recognizes teachers and staff who exemplify going above and beyond the call of duty. Recipients are announced during Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week (Feb. 12-16).

Lisa MacDougall, president of the P.E.I. Home and School Federation says choosing recipients is very difficult each year.

“There are so many people who fit the bill. It often comes down to how the nomination packets come from the school communities.”

Student impact letters are extremely touching and important, she added.

“It’s a real expression of love and shows the passion the teachers bring to the job.” On average there are anywhere from six to twodozen nomination packets submitted.

Once submitted the provincial home and school federation reviews the packets and decide the winners.

This year is the 65th anniversary for the P.E.I. Home and School Federation. To mark the occasion there will be six Extra Mile Award recipients from across the Island.