KENORA—Keewatin-Patricia District School Board recognized a “Woman of Merit” award recipientearlier this month.
They offered their congratulations to Beaver Brae Secondary School Principal, Tracey Benoit, who has been recognized as the Woman of Merit by the Women’s Shelter, Saakaate House on International Women’s Day.
KPDSB expressed their heartfelt sentiments to Tracey for this, “well-deserved recognition" and, spoke about how proud they are to "work alongside with Tracy each day”. They thanked her for all that she does, and continues to do, for her school and her community.
As part of the process to receive this award, a submission from the individual who nominated her was to be presented. A copy of this submission, by Karen Edwards is found on the KPDSB website, at: www.kpdsb.on.ca
Tracey Benoit is currently a principal at Beaver Brae Secondary School. Throughout her career, she has influenced many different age groups. During her 25 year career she has taken on many roles from classroom teacher, to guidance counsellor, to student success teacher and literacy coach.
Tracey was an employee of the Woman’s Shelter, Saakaate House, and as a young teen she knew the value of women and the importance of breaking down cycles of abuse. She became an advocate for the safety of young girls and women, at an early age, and continues to do that today.
