
Julie Jones
Tantramar Regional High School
Sackville – School District
During the past 11 years, Jones has been known for her enthusiasm for learning and mathematics as well as for her ability to create a positive welcoming environment for everyone. She is an advocate for students, especially for those at-risk, and she is focused on their academic and life success.
Whether it is student participation in the classroom, involvement in the extra-curricular activities she oversees, or the safe space she creates in her room during non-instructional time, Jones encourages and creates an inclusive environment for all students. She heads a program that brings in tutors from Mount Allison University to work with mathematics classes in all grades.
Outside the classroom, Jones spends most of her time volunteering for fund-raising activities and organizing events for students and the community. She has been praised for her passion of helping others less fortunate than her; her belief in giving back to her community; and her ability to spread community-mindedness among her students.
Among her peers, students and community, Jones is recognized for her abilities as an educator with a passion for helping others. She provides guidance to her colleagues and shows leadership through her participation in evaluating student achievement; planning for changes in mathematics; and improving student learning.