our daily lives , identifying and changing the patterns that undermine vitality . By contrast , the spark in a child that catches an adult eye most often comes from the child ’ s interest in matters beyond him or herself .
What motivations take us beyond ourselves , igniting adult versions of the vitality that we often see in children ? Among many possibilities , two come to mind readily — curiosity and kindness . The Grade 1 teacher who inspired madcap dashes back to class displayed both .
Each morning , she greeted each child with animated questions and responses . The students ’ demeanors showed how fully each one felt seen and heard . This teacher was doing more than practising curiosity and kindness as a teacherly tool . Practising curiosity and kindness made her vibrant because being curious and kind was who she was .
Lloyd Den Boer is a recently retired educator . He and his wife live in Edmonton where they are impatiently awaiting the resumption of grandkid sleepovers .
2021 Scholarship Information
These scholarships recognize academic achievement , community involvement , and volunteer work . Future goals , personal accomplishments , and supporting letters of reference are also significant in selecting the scholarship recipients .
ARTA – TW INSURANCE DEGREE SCHOLARSHIPS Through ARTA , TW Insurance Brokers provides scholarships for undergraduate students registered in a degree program who are related to an ARTA member .
Degree Scholarships ( two each to be awarded )
• $ 5,000
• $ 3,000
• $ 2,000
ARTA CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA SCHOLARSHIPS Through its own generosity , ARTA provides scholarships to students in a certificate or diploma program of two or more years at an accredited post‐secondary institution and who are related to an ARTA member .
Certificate / Diploma Scholarships ( two each to be awarded )
• $ 5,000
• $ 3,000
• $ 2,000
DEADLINE
July 31 , 2021
Application forms and criteria for the 2021 scholarships are available online at ARTA ’ s website ,
arta . net , or by writing to :
Chief Executive Officer , Alberta Retired Teachers ’ Association 15505 137 Avenue NW , Edmonton , AB T5V 1R9
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