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2UE finds Sydney's Favourite Teacher

Posted by: 2UE | 23 September, 2011 - 4:11 PM
Maree Simpson of St Charles Primary, Ryde: Sydney's Favourite Teacher

2UE VIDEO: 2UE has been searching for your favourite teacher. You inundated us with entries, and the judges narrowed down to the 10. Now, the winner. From St Charles Primary, Ryde, Congratulations Maree Simpson.

 

 

 

Thank you to everybody who entered! Teachers Credit Union were so touched by the incredible stories and entries to the competition, they decided to give an extra award of $10,000 to the runner up of Sydney's Favourite Teacher.

Listen as Paul Murray makes the announcement of Sydney's Favourite Teacher thanks to Aprentice Power, Teachers Credit Union, and surprises a second teacher, Kylie Fabri, of Miller Technology School - Congratulations from 2UE 954


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  • Hi Maree,

    So exciting!! I'm sure you're as lovely a teacher as you were a friend.

    Well deserved!

    A blast from your past - Trish Reilly

    Trish Reilly Wednesday 5 October, 2011 - 8:51 PM
  • Maree, We cannot congratulate you enough, the award is only the tip of the iceberg for what you have done at St Charles. The parents, teachers and especially the children appreciate the warm, energetic way in which you bring a smile to all in your path.

    The McDermotts Monday 26 September, 2011 - 3:32 PM
  • Dianne told me about your award and I wanted to congratulate you. So happy for you.

    Gloria Portillo USA) Monday 26 September, 2011 - 4:05 AM
  • Congratulations Maree! You deserve this wonderful award. In the eighteen years I have known you, you have always shown a great love and passion for teaching children. I'm so glad my three sons were your students and their favourite teacher!!

    Gabrielle Sunday 25 September, 2011 - 7:09 PM
  • Congratulations to my beautiful friend and colleague, Maree. An honour so richly deserved. It is fantastic that such a great teacher is recognised for the amazing contribution she has made to our community. This award also highlights the fantastic job that teachers everywhere do, recognising and valuing their hard work.

    Monica Parks Sunday 25 September, 2011 - 4:40 PM
  • Congratulations Maree on your fantastic award. As one of your Teacher's Aides I am fortunate to witness daily your passion, enthusiasm,kindness and fun that you share with your class everyday.

    Narelle Parmentier Sunday 25 September, 2011 - 12:36 PM

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