Nova Scotia-based teacher Shane MacLeod has received the Prime Minister’s Award Certificate of Achievement for Teaching Excellence in STEM, in recognition of his deep commitment to student success and equity in STEM [The announcement noted] he “makes an impact that spans classrooms, communities, and continents.”
MacLeod has been a long-time collaborator with Perimeter’s outreach team and he continues to lead Perimeter’s Atlantic Region Teacher Network. He has also facilitated five EinsteinPlus Teacher Workshops for teachers around the globe. He was most recently at Perimeter in summer 2025 for the week-long EinsteinPlus workshop.
“Shane is a gifted and passionate educator,” says Tonia Williams, Senior Manager, Educational Outreach at Perimeter. “His energy is infectious, whether it’s through his YouTube channel, engaging with other teachers, or constantly finding new ways to get students excited about physics. Congratulations on receiving this much-deserved recognition.”
Beyond the classroom, MacLeod has authored and co-authored several publications, including in the Canadian Journal of Physics and International Journal of Modern Physics. He was also featured on CBC for physics videos that he recorded from his porch during lockdowns to help keep his students engaged.
Congratulations to Shane, on behalf of the Perimeter community.
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