Peterborough Petes Name Winner of Overtime Teacher Program

After a three-day voting period, Grade 7 and 8 teacher Marc-Andre Brisson of James Strath Public School has been declared the Peterborough Petes Overtime Teacher program winner on Tuesday.

Brisson was the first of four to receive his nomination on May 28. Photo Courtesy of Peterborough Petes.

Voting began on Saturday through Monday for the four finalists including Amanda McIness, Daniel Murphy, Joanne Haacke and eventual winner Marc-Andre Brisson.

Brisson was nominated for his unique ability in developing personal connections with all his students. Whether discussing hockey or current news, he is celebrated for fostering an open dialogue with his students and ensuring that everyone is comfortable in the classroom.

For winning the honour, Brisson earns a Petes’ prize package that includes a Zoom call for his class with Rob Wilson, Petes head coach and goaltenders Tye Austin and Michael Simpson for their students.

All four finalists will receive two tickets each to the Petes home opener in the fall.

Photo Courtesy of Peterborough Petes.

“Having been nominated by a student to be the Overtime Teacher means a great deal to me,” said Brisson. “Students are extremely busy these days with online learning and for Cameron to take the time out of his day to complete the nomination process, it means a lot. I am so proud of the students in my class, and all the students at James Strath and their perseverance through this tough school year.”

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