The purpose of the Ottawa Zone for Mathematics Education Awards is to formally recognize individuals and educators who demonstrate an outstanding contribution to mathematics education in the Ottawa Zone.

The successful candidate of each award fosters enthusiasm, innovation and growth in Mathematics Education. If you know someone who qualifies for this honour, please nominate her/him/them for one of the following awards.The deadline for award nominations is June 30th. Awards will be presented at the Ottawa Zone Fall Social.

Send your completed nomination form(s) by email, with supporting documents to: o34memembership@oame.on.ca. Nomination forms for each award can be downloaded below. All documentation supporting a nomination should align to the OAME (here) and O​34ME’s Vision (here) for mathematics and teaching and learning.
O34ME Life Membership Award recognizes an educator who has contributed in a significant way to the O34ME chapter, demonstrates outstanding leadership in mathematics education, and has accumulated 10 or more years of membership in OAME/AOEM. Nominator and Nominee (could be former) must be an OAME member.
O34ME Exceptional and Creative Teaching in Mathematics recognizes an exceptional and creative mathematics educator who demonstrates excellence in mathematics education and contributes to the overall development of students in the Ottawa Zone (Elementary or Secondary). Nominee does not necessarily have to be an OAME member - nominator does.
2022 Recipient 
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Heather Lindale
2021 Recipients 
Heather Lindale
  • Developed timely and useful resources to support teacher and student needs (e.g., de-streamed Grade 9 mathematics)
  • Helps to build the capacity of her mathematics department in various ways
  • Constantly learning through and delivering professional development sessions
  • Works to support struggling and reluctant learners while shifting pedagogical practice by
    modelling innovative and creative instruction
Catherine Koehler
Catherine Koehler
Pushpa Gunawardena
Pushpa Gunawardena
Catherine Koehler (Elementary)
  • Connects with students, allowing them to learn from their mistakes and each other
  • Creative in promoting growth mindset with her students
  • Consistently offers support to colleagues, voluntarily facilitating PD sessions
Pushpa Gunawardena (Secondary)
  • ​Instrumental in reaching vulnerable students
  • Master teacher who engages students at all levels of math learning
    • Creating and delivering engaging lessons that propel students to excel
    • Regularly available to support and mentor students
  • Mentored teachers by hosting classroom observation and providing academic and pedagogical support
O34ME Exceptional and Collaborative Mathematics Teaching recognizes a group or team of educators who foster collaborative and excellent mathematics teaching, contribute to the overall development of student learning of mathematics, and demonstrate an overall leadership within the Ottawa Zone mathematics community (Elementary or Secondary). Nominee does not necessarily have to be an OAME member - nominator does.
2021 Recipients
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OCDSB Numeracy Coaches
Ottawa-Carleton DSB Numeracy Coaches
  • Team: Stephanie Bishop, Marnie Penney, Emily Wagner, Talia Hunter, Nik Cotter, Lisa Goodyear, Krista Reade, Kirsten Beyers, Ann Chevrier, Dianne Dreef, and Idil Abdulkadir
    • Developed strong relationships with colleagues across the district
    • Offering weekly PD sessions, professional learning sessions (Coding, in partnership with OCSB)
    • Creating supports for de-streamed Grade 9 math, as well as a scope-and-sequence for Grades 1 to 8
    • Deeply involved with the Mathematics community--collaborating with educators and other districts in #onted, facilitating teacher learning through P/J Math AQs (in partnership with uOttawa), and communicating regularly with parents
O34ME Leadership Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated leadership by contributing in a significant way to the development and enhancement of mathematics education in the Ottawa Zone through innovation and/or research related activities. Nominator and Nominee must be OAME members.
Outstanding Contribution to O34ME and Mathematics Education in The Ottawa Zone Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to O34ME and contributed directly or indirectly to the improvement of mathematics education in The Ottawa Zone but who is not necessarily an educator or a member of OAME/AOEM. Nominee does not necessarily have to be an OAME member - nominator does.
2021 Recipient
Tom Steinke
Tom Steinke
Tom Steinke
  • OAME Conference presenter and 2000 Conference Program Co-chair
  • Provided virtual conference support during the pandemic
    • Continuously meets OAME commitments--giving two different live presentations and operating the virtual trade show
  • Made significant contributions to the regional O34ME mini-conference
  • AQ Course Developer and Instructor (OECTA, 2010-present)
  • TI Educational Consultant
  • Co-author of Nelson's Data Management 12
  • Working collaboratively with educators (active and retired) to build resources to support educators teaching the new Grade 9 course, MTH 1W
    • Activities and examples of coding, data management, algebra, and financial literacy as the new curriculum is implemented.
2021 OAME Awards Presentation
Congratulations to all 2021 OAME Award Winners!

​"The purpose of the Ontario Association for Mathematics Education's Awards is to formally recognize individuals and educators who demonstrate an outstanding contribution to mathematics education in Ontario. The successful candidate of each award enhances the learning environment, providing opportunity for students to do, see, hear and touch mathematics in a profound and meaningful way.

​If you know someone who qualifies for this honour, please nominate her/him/them for an award (VIEW Awards). The deadline for award nominations is January 31st. Awards will be presented at the OAME Annual Conference" (OAME).