[cmath] Winner of the 2007 PIMS Education Prize

[Breeonne Baxter]

The Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences is pleased to award 
the PIMS 2007 Education Prize to Dr. Sharon Friesen (University of Calgary).

Sharon is co-founder and president of the Galileo Educational Network 
(http://www.galileo.org) and an Associate Professor in the Faculty of 
Education at the University of Calgary. Sharon's experience as a teacher 
includes kindergarten, elementary, junior high and high school. She 
consults on a wide range of teaching and learning topics related to 
curriculum reform and school improvement. Her research interests include 
curriculum theory, curriculum inquiry, professional development, 
mathematics education, instructional leadership, technology integration 
and school reform. She has co-authored two books: "Back to the Basics of 
Teaching and Learning: Thinking the World Together", winner of the 2004 
AERA Division B Book Award, and "Curriculum in Abundance". She has also 
assisted schools to assess their technology requirements to enhance 
teaching and learning environments. Sharon is a recipient of numerous 
awards for both research and teaching practice:

    * 2005 AERA Book Award for Curriculum Studies
    * 1999 The Alberta Teachers' Association, Educational Research Award;
    * 1999 Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence;
    * 1997 Aoki Award for educational research;
    * 1996 ASCD Celebrating Educational Successes in Alberta award;
    * 1994 National Institute Award for Technology Integration;
    * 1991 Alberta Excellence in Teaching finalist.

The PIMS Education Prize will be presented to Sharon at a special 
luncheon on Friday, June 8, 12:00 p.m. at PIMS-UBC.

On the Web: 
http://www.pims.math.ca/Education_Programme/PIMS_Education_Prize/Winner_of_the_PIMS_Education_Prize_2007/

For more information, please contact:
Alejandro Adem, PIMS Deputy Director
e/ adem at pims.math.ca
t/ 604.822.3922