Teacher honoured for work with KIDS

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A local teacher was recently recognized for making a global contribution.

On June 23, Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC) named Maples Collegiate learning support teacher Annette Greene the winner of its annual Global Citizenship Award.

According to a press release, the award is given to Manitoba teachers and administrators who are “leaders in promoting and supporting active global citizenship.”

Greene oversees the Maples Kenya Connection Project and, in July 2013, she travelled to Kenya with a group of students and got a firsthand look at the work done by Winnipeg charity Kenya Initiative for Development and Sustainability (KIDS).

The Maples Kenya Connection Project also raised $25,000 for KIDS projects.

“Annette has changed the lives of the fortunate students that have had the opportunity to work with, be taught by and guided by her,” KIDS founder Cat Ross said in the press release. Ross nominated Greene.

“She is an inspiration, a phenomenal role model, and pure motivation for those who need that guidance to acknowledge their role as a global citizen.”

In addition to the award, Greene received $100 to go toward a charity of her choice.