Teachers Life and nowly is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™ The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Teachers Life and nowly. This year, 90% of employees said it’s a Great Place To Work. Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviours proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation. "Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience," says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Teachers Life and nowly stand out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees." “We are thrilled to be recognized as Great Place To Work Certified™, reflecting our daily commitment to employee experience,” said...
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re looking back on how much we’ve grown this year. We welcomed new teammates, tackled meaningful projects, and created memories along the way. Before we step into a fresh new year, here’s a warm look back at some of our favourite team moments. Teachers Life Festive End-of-Year Lunch We wrapped up the year with a delicious lunch at an amazing local restaurant. Good food, great company, and lots to celebrate. We handed out a peer-nominated achievement award and also enjoyed a fun holiday raffle. Congratulations to our winners! Starry Night Paint n’ Sip Back by popular demand! Our Paint n’ Sip sessions continue to be a Teachers Life favourite. Guided by an online instructor, we channelled our inner Van Gogh to recreate The Starry Night; all while enjoying a relaxed and social atmosphere. Many masterpieces are now proudly displayed at our desks. Halloween Fun...
Every year, we proudly recognize the hard work, determination, and community spirit of outstanding students through our scholarship, bursary and awards program. These awards reflect the values that define our Members, a commitment to education, perseverance, and making a positive difference in the lives of others. Children, grandchildren and nieces or nephews of active Teachers Life Members entering any year of a recognized full-time post-secondary program in September 2025 were eligible to apply. All applicants who met the minimum average grade percentages were entered into a random draw. This year we are thrilled and grateful to be able to give out additional awards. We’re celebrating an inspiring group of recipients who embody excellence both inside and outside the classroom. J.F. Allen Scholarship Recipients The J.F. Allen Scholarship honours students who exemplify academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement, while maintaining an average of 80% or higher. Each recipient receives $2,000 per...
Congratulations to the 2025 Teachers Life SPIRIT Award Winners! https://youtu.be/FXXuexmEYZc At Teachers Life, we believe that great educators are more than just teachers, they’re mentors, motivators, and pillars of their communities. Each year, we proudly honour exceptional individuals through the Teachers Life SPIRIT Award, recognizing educators who embody the altruistic spirit of teaching and consistently go above and beyond in their schools and communities. We are thrilled to congratulate the 2025 SPIRIT Award Winners: Edyta Bassier from OSSTF District 19 – Peel and Michelle Moison from OSSTF District 9 – Essex. What is the SPIRIT Award? The Teachers Life SPIRIT Award was created to recognize Members who demonstrate: An unwavering commitment to the teaching profession A positive influence on students and staff Outstanding service to their school community Leadership that inspires, motivates, and uplifts A consistent drive to go above and beyond Each winner receives a $1,000 award and a...
