Page 12 - Stuart Exposure - October '23

Page 12, Stuart Exposure

sCHool news

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
Christina Davis, Hidden Oaks Middle School Susan Sawczak, Martin County High School “Part of our mission is to give back to the community,
Krista Brown, Hobe Sound Elementary School Michele Waddill, Murray Middle School which has allowed us our successes,” said Carlson. “We
Katarina Brault, Hope Center for Autism Monty Cancilla, Palm City Elementary School believe teachers are the architect of our future and we
June Parrilli, Indiantown Middle School Kasey Cadieux, Pinewood Elementary School recognize the tireless dedication, unwavering passion,
Terrence Powell, J.D. Parker School of Science, Math Brittany Queen, Port Salerno Elementary School and countless hours the educators invest in nurturing and
and Tech Renee Goebel, Riverbend Academy growing young minds. It is our hope, that through our
Jordan Hauck, Jensen Beach Elementary School Elissa Derby, SeaWind Elementary School sponsorship, we are making a meaningful impact on the
Mike Thurman, Jensen Beach High School Kyle Gorton, South Fork High School lives of those who dedicate themselves selflessly in this
Leigh Townley, Stuart Middle School noblest of professions.”
Joy Kastanias, Treasure Coast Classical Academy The Education Foundation of Martin County is the
Gloria Quintero, Warfield Elementary School Martin County School District’s strategic nonprofit partner
Janine Mulberry, Willoughby Learning Center with the mission of enriching and enhancing educational
The public is encouraged to participate by voting opportunities and support for students and teachers in
online at www.EducationFoundationMC.org and sharing Martin County’s public schools. As an independent
how one of the nominees makes a positive difference at group, the foundation promotes this effort by raising and
school or in the community. distributing private and corporate funds through several
Audi Stuart, Infiniti Stuart and Alfa Romeo Stuart, established programs, including classroom enrichment
part of the Murgado Automotive Group, Inc., has been grants, mentoring programs, professional development for
sponsoring the Martin County Teacher of the Year event teachers, special initiatives, scholarships and programs
for 10 years and is the presenting sponsor. Devin Carlson, to recognize outstanding teaching. For more information,
its partner and general manager, said it has been an honor please visit www.EducationFoundationMC.org.
to provide ongoing support.

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