CALGARY – Shashi Shergill’s hard work is paying off with some national recognition.
The Grade 5 teacher at Connect Charter School is one of only six people across Canada getting an award for excellence in teaching history.
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Shergill won it because of her focus on the important role First Nations have played.
She’ll be travelling to Ottawa next month to receive her award from the governor-general.
“It’s a real honour, it really is,” said Shergill, adding, “I learn so much every day I walk in the classroom from the kids.”
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