Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the school year is ending very soon and grad season is about to begin. In my riding, there are two high schools, Acho Dene School in Fort Liard and Thomas Simpson High School in Fort Simpson. The Fort Simpson school accommodates students from Wrigley, Sambaa K'e, Nahanni Butte, and Jean Marie River. The two schools will be hosting their graduation ceremonies on June 15th and June 17th respectively.

Mr. Speaker we will see 19 high school students graduate. They will represent part of the future work force, and I am proud of them for completing the first of their educational achievements. I look forward to celebrating this major achievement with them later on this month. Mr. Speaker, as part of the celebration of education, I would like to congratulate this year's Dehcho Education Hall of Fame Inductee, Teresa Jaffray. Teresa Jaffray, known mostly as Terry, has had an astounding 35-year-long career with education in the North. Terry taught across the North before arriving to Fort Simpson. During her teaching career in Fort Simpson, Terry taught all my children. Her capacity as an educator is enormous, and her heart is truly in educating the youth. For this I am thankful.

Mr. Speaker, the next logical step for Terry was to become the principal of the Bompas Elementary School. During this time, I had the opportunity to work with Terry as I sat on the DEA. Despite all that Terry had already accomplished, she still wanted to make a greater impact on more students, so she became associate superintendent and then became the superintendent of the Dehcho Divisional Education Council. During this time I have had the honour to work with Terry in my other role, as the sport and recreation person.

Mr. Speaker, all of her colleagues would say she has always lead by example and has always been a contributing team member, even with her hectic schedule. With her position on the DEA, Terry continues to provide guidance and leadership to staff as well as input and direction for the board and community. No matter what the situation is, Terry always has the children's well-being in mind. Terry's induction into the Education Hall of Fame represents the insurmountable work that she has done for education in the North and the care she has for the students. She is always encouraging students and providing them with any support she can for the opportunities that come their way. She has taken her abundant expertise of education in the North and big-heartedly shared her knowledge and support with anyone who needs it. Mr. Speaker, Terry's countless achievements speak for themselves. Inducting her into the Education Hall of Fame is an honour that Teresa Jaffray well deserves. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.