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​Milena Trojanovic, a teacher at Boyne Public School, has received the National Award for Teaching Excellence in Physical and Health Education. She is one of nine educators across the country to have received this award by Physical and Health Education (PHE) Canada.

“I feel honoured and very humbled by this award. I have been blessed to have had the opportunity to work with some amazing people throughout my career in Physical Education and all of them share in this recognition with me because of their support and guidance,” Trojanovic says. “Words cannot express my gratitude toward my team, both past and present, for nominating me for such a prestigious award. I am thrilled to be recognized and sincerely hope that I can continue to make a difference for students and staff.” 

The PHE Canada National Award for Teaching Excellence in Physical and Health Education honours Canadian teachers at the elementary, middle or secondary levels, who have an exceptional ability to motivate students to engage meaningfully in their journey through physical and/or health literacy with thoughtful and inspiring teaching practices and pedagogy, exemplifying high quality Physical and/or Health Education in Canada. 

According to a nomination filed supporting Trojanovic: “Mel is an inspiring and dedicated teacher contributing to the growth of HPE in the HDSB and beyond. Her focus on building capacity with educators has been an integral part of providing quality programming, advocacy and student engagement. The relationships she builds with her students is the driving force behind her energy, positive attitude and insatiable sense of curiosity.”


For additional information, contact:
Jason Misner, Senior Communications Officer
Halton District School Board