Cole Harbour District High is very proud of Mr. Michael Jean recipient of the Prime Minister's Award
Mr. Jean is the IB Diploma Program Coordinator and Mathematics & Science Department Head
Michael is that special individual who not only understands his students and subject matter, but knows how to create an environment that best supports the growth of the whole person… Michael is an individual who epitomizes what it means to be a caring professional educator and lifelong learner. Huntley Reddick, Principal, Cole Harbour District High School
Michael Jean is guided by Theodore Roosevelt's words: "People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care." And Michael cares deeply. His students, colleagues, and community are at the heart of everything he does. Under his leadership, enrolment in the IB program has grown to become one of the highest in the province, transforming the school's culture through vision and purpose. Michael has taught grades 7 through 12 in both English and French, and held multiple leadership roles. Through high expectations, vision, and true care, Michael helps students see their school as a place of possibility and pride.
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