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Indu Varma | As a passionate
Canadian, rooted in the multi-cultural heritage of New Brunswick,
Indu has contributed to New Brunswick's development at multiple
levels. After immigrating to Canada in 1969, Varma earned her
Bachelor of Education degree from Mount Allison University and
began teaching in 1970. Varma's numerous prestigious awards (Governor
General's Award, Prime Minister's Award, Hilroy Fellowship Award
and Marshal McLuhan Award) tell the story of her passion, her
pioneering work in using computer technology and the internet
effectively through telecommunication projects, which inspired
and engaged countless children in active learning at elementary,
middle and high school levels.
Throughout her successful 37-year
teaching career, Varma focused on proactively improving learning
conditions for children and working conditions for the teachers
of New Brunswick by assuming leadership roles at various levels
that reached far beyond her classroom. As an elected leader,
president of the New Brunswick Teachers' Association from 2005
to 2007, her vision, passion, dedication and commitment inspired
her colleagues, and influenced the decision makers.
Some of the visible gains that
reflect her work include the New Brunswick Government's grant
of a personal notebook computer to each teacher in 2006, class
size reduction of four over four years beginning in 2006, CAD
15 million to address the compelling issue of class composition,
and CAD 40 million dedicated to Innovative Learning Fund.
As an effective communicator,
problem solver and a collaborative team player, Varma worked
in partnership with educators, government officials, cabinet
ministers and premiers of both political parties to create a
shared vision that has put our children first. Through her gentle
and persuasive efforts, Varma has contributed to raising the
profile of education in New Brunswick.
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