Barbara Brockmann , BA / 79 , MA / 96
History teacher

Biography

Barbara Brockmann received the 2002 Governor General's Award for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History. The Ottawa public school teacher sees Canadian history as a critical cornerstone that helps her multicultural Grade 8 students find a place in their country. She integrates Canadian history with language arts and drama, such as through her play, Ebony Road: An African Canadian Journey.