By Mark Squibb
Vanessa Earle of O’Donel High School has been named Workplace NL’s 2025 Safe Student.
Earle is known for her commitment to promoting mental wellbeing at her school and the larger community through initiatives such as creating personalized communication cards for non-verbal individuals.
Earle also teaches swimming lessons to people with special needs, prioritizing their safety through ongoing training in crisis prevention and intervention.
Earle was awarded $1,000 for the recognition.
In addition, Kris Brown, Vice Principal of A.P. Low Primary School in Labrador City, was named the Health and Safety Educator of the Year.