Page 8 - Palm City Spotlight - October '23

Page 8, Palm City Spotlight

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Education Foundation Of

Martin County To Host

Teacher Of The Year Awards
Celebration

Each year, the Education Foundation of Martin County honors
the area’s top teachers with its annual Teacher of the Year Awards
Celebration. Presented by Audi Stuart, Infiniti Stuart and Alfa
Romeo Stuart, more than 750 people are expected to attend this
year’s invitation-only event in November. The winning teachers
in three categories – elementary, middle and high school – will
be announced that evening. Of those three winners, one of them
is named the top Teacher of the Year and will go on to represent
Martin County in the state competition to become the Florida
Department of Education’s Teacher of the Year.
In addition to the teacher awards, one school is selected
as the Spirit Award Winner, sponsored by Live Hearty. The
competition is usually stiff, as the schools’ staff utilize their
creativity to produce themes that involve costumes, music
and more, which is all part of the event fun. Additional award
sponsors are Keiser University, Publix Super Markets Charities
and MIDFLORIDA Credit Union.
There are 24 nominees this year, as follows:
Crista Johnson, Bessey Creek Elementary School
Wendy Duncan, Citrus Grove Elementary School
Joshua Perry, Crystal Lake Elementary School
John Fey, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
Jessica Kujawa, Felix A. Williams Elementary School Leigh Townley, Stuart Middle School tireless dedication, unwavering passion, and countless hours the
Christina Davis, Hidden Oaks Middle School Joy Kastanias, Treasure Coast Classical Academy educators invest in nurturing and growing young minds. It is our
Krista Brown, Hobe Sound Elementary School Gloria Quintero, Warfield Elementary School hope, that through our sponsorship, we are making a meaningful
Katarina Brault, Hope Center for Autism Janine Mulberry, Willoughby Learning Center impact on the lives of those who dedicate themselves selflessly
June Parrilli, Indiantown Middle School The public is encouraged to participate by voting online at in this noblest of professions.”
Terrence Powell, J.D. Parker School of Science, Math and Tech www.EducationFoundationMC.org and sharing how one of The Education Foundation of Martin County is the Martin
Jordan Hauck, Jensen Beach Elementary School the nominees makes a positive difference at school or in the County School District’s strategic nonprofit partner with the
Mike Thurman, Jensen Beach High School community. mission of enriching and enhancing educational opportunities
Susan Sawczak, Martin County High School Audi Stuart, Infiniti Stuart and Alfa Romeo Stuart, part of and support for students and teachers in Martin County’s
Michele Waddill, Murray Middle School the Murgado Automotive Group, Inc., has been sponsoring the public schools. As an independent group, the foundation
Monty Cancilla, Palm City Elementary School Martin County Teacher of the Year event for 10 years and is promotes this effort by raising and distributing private and
Kasey Cadieux, Pinewood Elementary School the presenting sponsor. Devin Carlson, its partner and general corporate funds through several established programs, including
Brittany Queen, Port Salerno Elementary School manager, said it has been an honor to provide ongoing support. classroom enrichment grants, mentoring programs, professional
Renee Goebel, Riverbend Academy “Part of our mission is to give back to the community, development for teachers, special initiatives, scholarships
Elissa Derby, SeaWind Elementary School which has allowed us our successes,” said Carlson. “We believe and programs to recognize outstanding teaching. For more
Kyle Gorton, South Fork High School teachers are the architect of our future and we recognize the information, please visit www.EducationFoundationMC.org.

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