Toronto teacher recognized as Patrol Supervisor of the Year

TORONTO, June 27, 2013 /CNW/ - CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) is pleased to honour elementary school teacher Edward McLennon with the School Safety Patrol Supervisor of the Year Award.

The purpose of the award is to recognize a Patrol Supervisor that demonstrates leadership qualities, safety skills, dedication, morale building and a desire to advance the educational and safety benefits of patrollers.

Four years ago, Mr. McLennon started up the CAA School Safety Patrol program at Chief Dan George Public School. Currently, over 50 students at the school participate in the program.

The CAA School Safety Patrol program is a joint partnership between CAA, the police, school boards, teachers, parents and more than 20,000 dedicated student volunteers who give their time to ensure their peers remain safe at road crossings and on school buses in southern Ontario.

"Mr. McLennon is a role model and strong advocate of the School Safety Patrol program. He encourages his students to demonstrate commitment, passion and pride in everything they do," said Darryl Forde, Principal, Chief Dan George Public School. "Mr. McLennon is a well-liked and respected teacher who leads by example."

The CAA School Safety Patrol program is a joint partnership between CAA, the police, school boards, teachers, parents and more than 20,000 dedicated student volunteers who give their time to ensure their peers remain safe at road crossings and on school buses in southern Ontario.

"Mr. McLennon is a role model and strong advocate of the School Safety Patrol program. He encourages his students to demonstrate commitment, passion and pride in everything they do," said Darryl Forde, Principal, Chief Dan George Public School. "Mr. McLennon is a well-liked and respected teacher who leads by example."

Over 800 schools in Ontario participate in the School Safety Patrol program and CAA SCO partners with over 55 police services to deliver a top notch program.

CAA South Central Ontario is a not-for-profit auto club offering roadside services, automotive care, travel and home and auto insurance. There are more than 1.9 million CAA members in South Central Ontario and over 5.6 million members in Canada. We're more than Roadside Assistance. We're Life-side Assistance.

SOURCE: CAA South Central Ontario

For further information:

Media contact: Silvana Aceto, Media and PR Specialist, CAA SCO, sace@caasco.ca, Office: (905) 771-3194, Cell: (416) 209-4930 or Jeff LeMoine, Communications Specialist, jlem@caasco.ca, Office: (905) 771-4709, Cell: (416) 254-0641.