October 17th,  2008

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CCH Educator 
the Newest 
Addition 
to the Teachers 
Wall of Fame

 
Clare Robinson, who has dedicated her teaching career to helping students with special needs, is one of two 2008 inductees to the Teachers' Wall of Fame. She was selected by a panel of educators and community members from a list of nominees and was nominated by a former student.  Clare Robinson has spent her entire teaching career of over 35 years with the London District Catholic School Board and its predecessor board in both elementary and secondary schools, most recently at Catholic Central High School where she is in the Learning Services department, supporting and assisting students with special needs. 

In her acceptance speech, she said she is gratified that she has had a career that is so connected with  her faith. She said she remembers her teachers with affection and respect and hopes she has brought honour to their name. Her students teach her something new every day  and  she says she knows what a privilege it is to be companion on their journey.  "The students are indeed the salt of the earth and the light of the world."

A graduate of London Teachers' College, Clare earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Western Ontario and a Masters Degree from OISE at the University of Toronto, with a focus special education. A former student who met Clare in an ESL class and who spoke no English describes her first meeting "with this wonderful, gentle woman." "She smiled with such warmth and spoke to us as though we understood." Clare Robinson encourages her students to believe in themselves and to know that every contribution matters; every kindness counts.

Described as "a teacher who knows how to teach her students by getting to know them and being genuinely interested in their growth as human beings," Clare Robinson is also a committed member of her community. She was honoured by the London Police in 2002 and, in 2006, she was included on the Mayor's Honours List for her outstanding contribution to safety and crime prevention in the City of London. 

I will remember today forever and accept this award with gratitude and humility, " she said.

The Teachers' Wall of Fame  was started in 2004 and is on display at the Central branch of the London Public Library. It is jointly supported by the Library and the Faculty of Education. (Below, Superintendent of Education Catherine Sexton, Clare Robinson, CCH Principal Donna Hammond and Wilma de Rond, Director of Education)

 

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