Urban Academy was proud to receive the news that Mrs. Nadia Vassev was the recipient of the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Education, one of only 16 awarded across the country.
The Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Education honours outstanding educators who, through their dedication and skill, are giving children an important head start that helps them succeed at school.
Urban Academy has always known that Mrs. Vassev is a leader in the Reggio Emilia teaching philosophy, has been a mentor and example to many, and offers Urban Academy Junior Kindergarten students the most engaging learning environment possible. We are proud that her hard work and dedication has now been recognized at the national level with this honour.
Please see some of the media coverage about Mrs. Vassev below:
http://www.newwestnewsleader.com/news/233756541.html
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Puppets+classroom+award+Westminster+preschool+teacher/9216576/story.html
http://www.royalcityrecord.com/local-teacher-honoured-with-prestigious-award-1.706636
