AgScape Honours Christine Kim with 2026 Teaching Excellence in Agriculture and Food Education Award
Ontario elementary teacher recognized for creating hands-on learning experiences that connect students to agriculture, food, health and community
Milton, Ontario — September 21, 2026 — AgScape, a leader in agriculture and food education for students and educators across Ontario, is pleased to announce that Christine Kim, an elementary school teacher at Dunlace Public School in North York, Ontario, is the recipient of AgScape’s 2026 Teaching Excellence in Agriculture and Food Education Award.
Sponsored by Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, the annual award recognizes an Ontario educator who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to integrating agriculture and food topics into teaching and inspiring youth to become informed, food-literate citizens. The recipient receives a $1,500 cash prize and a certificate recognizing their impact on agriculture and food education in the classroom.
“Christine’s thoughtful, hands-on approach demonstrates how agriculture and food education can bring the curriculum to life, transforming curiosity into confidence and helping students understand the connections among food, health, culture and community,” said Amanda Robertson, Executive Director at AgScape. “Her work exemplifies the creativity and commitment this award was created to celebrate.”
Kim has spent 18 years as an elementary educator with the Toronto District School Board and is passionate about creating meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. With a background in kinesiology, she brings a strong interest in health, nutrition, and the role food plays in personal well-being to her classroom.
Kim also uses food to explore culture, identity, and community, intentionally incorporating diverse foods and traditions so students can see themselves represented while learning about others. During the past school year, her Grade 2 students explored agriculture, healthy eating, global communities, and food-related careers through cooking, gardening, farm experiences, workshops, and partnerships with community and industry organizations.
“Some of the most powerful learning happens when students can experience it firsthand, make connections to their own lives, and develop curiosity about the world around them,” said Kim. “I’m incredibly honoured to receive this award. Food is something every child can connect with, and I love using it to help students explore where their food comes from, learn about different cultures and communities, and experience learning beyond the classroom.”
About AgScape
AgScape is a charitable organization that has provided factual, balanced, and curriculum-linked agriculture and food literacy programs and resources to educators and students across Ontario for 35 years. Through experiential and science-based learning, AgScape helps youth understand their relationship with the agriculture and food system and explore related careers.
For more information about AgScape and its initiatives, please visit www.agscape.ca.
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