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Education Foundation from page 1

Kastanias began teaching at Treasure Coast
Classical Academy in 2019 as a fifth grade
teacher and now teaches upper school literature
to middle school students.
She said, “There are many things I could
cite that provide inspiration to me as an
educator, however, it is the interaction with
students that motivates me the most. Middle
schoolers are incredibly funny, creative, and
often offer insight I cannot see.”
Gorton has been teaching at South Fork
High School since 2018. Her classes include Ted Hessing of Keiser
Pre-IB Algebra 2 Honors, IB Applications and University (high school
Interpretations Year 1, IB Applications and Ian Cotner and Joy Kastanias category sponsor) and Kyle
Interpretations Year 2 and Leadership. She of the Treasure Coast Classical Gorton of South Fork High
also serves as the student government advisor Academy, middle school School, the high school
and head coach of the girls cross country and category winner. Photo by category winner. Photo by Employees of Bessey Creek Elementary, which won the Spirit Award.
track teams. Doreen Poreba Doreen Poreba Photo by Doreen Poreba
“For me, inspiration comes from building
meaningful relationships with students and seeing them thrive In addition to Audi
academically, emotionally and socially,” said Gorton. “Seeing Stuart, Infiniti Stuart, and
students develop confidence, resilience, and a love for learning Alfa Romeo Stuart as
reinforces the importance of my role as an educator.” the presenting sponsor,
top sponsors included
MIDFLORIDA Credit
Union – elementary school
category sponsor; Publix
Super Markets Charities
– middle school category
sponsor; and Keiser
University – high school
category sponsor.
About The Education
Foundation Of Martin Brittany Queen, 2023/24 Port
Pinewood Elementary School Teacher of the Year Kasey County Salerno Elementary School
Cadieux (center) being escorted by David Hodgson (left) The Education Teacher of the Year, with her
and Barrett Ring (right) to the stage by her adoring fans. Foundation of Martin sisters Jacole Haston and
Justin Browning, Jessica Kujawa, and Sara Tuthill of Felix Photo by Paul Careccia County is the Martin Marissa Edmonds. Photo by
A. Williams Elementary School. Photo by Paul Careccia County School District’s Paul Careccia
strategic nonprofit partner
with the mission of enriching and enhancing educational
opportunities and support for students and teachers
in Martin County’s public schools. As an independent
group, the foundation promotes this effort by raising and
distributing private and corporate funds through several
established programs, including classroom enrichment
grants, mentoring programs, professional development for
teachers, special initiatives, scholarships and programs
to recognize outstanding teaching. For more information,
please visit www.EducationFoundationMC.org.

Palm City Elementary Teacher of the Year Monty Cancilla Wendy Kirchman crowns Joshua Perry as Devin Carlson
(center) escorted to the stage by Assistant Principal Elizabeth congratulates Perry for being named the district’s
Atkinso (left) and Principal Lauren Rabener (right). Photo 2023/24 Martin County Teacher of the Year. Photo by
by Paul Careccia Paul Careccia

TAKING CARE OF FAMILIES ON THE

TREASURE COAST AND PALM CITY FOR OVER

Coach Terrence Powell, 2023/24 J.D. Parker School of
Science, Math and Technology Teacher of the Year. Photo
by Paul Careccia
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