Page 3 - Palm City Spotlight - January '24

Palm City Spotlight, Page 3

Education Foundation from page 1 Kastanias began teaching at Treasure
Coast Classical Academy in 2019 as
students at Crystal Lake a fifth grade teacher and now teaches
Elementary. He began upper school literature to middle school
teaching there in 2017. students.
He also serves as the head She said, “There are many things I
coach of the Anderson could cite that provide inspiration to
Middle School girls’ me as an educator, however, it is the
basketball team and an interaction with students that motivates
assistant coach of South me the most. Middle schoolers are
Fork High School’s girls’ incredibly funny, creative, and often offer
flag football team. insight I cannot see.”
“Having a positive Gorton has been teaching at South
impact on the next Fork High School since 2018. Her classes
gene rat ion is wha t include Pre-IB Algebra 2 Honors, IB
inspires me,” said Perry. “I Applications and Interpretations Year 1, IB
consider myself a beacon Brittany Queen, 2023/24 Port Applications and Interpretations Year 2 and
of light for my students – Salerno Elementary School Leadership. She also serves as the student Employees of Bessey Creek Elementary, which won the Spirit Award. Photo
not out of arrogance, but Teacher of the Year, with her government advisor and head coach of the by Doreen Poreba
out of joyful acceptance of sisters Jacole Haston and girls cross country and track teams.
the onus that comes with Marissa Edmonds. Photo by “For me, inspiration comes from building meaningful In addition to Audi Stuart, Infiniti Stuart, and Alfa
this profession.” Paul Careccia relationships with students and seeing them thrive Romeo Stuart as the presenting sponsor, top sponsors
academically, emotionally and socially,” said Gorton. included MIDFLORIDA Credit Union – elementary
“Seeing students develop confidence, resilience, and a school category sponsor; Publix Super Markets Charities
love for learning reinforces the importance of my role – middle school category sponsor; and Keiser University
as an educator.” – high school category sponsor.
About The Education Foundation Of Martin County
The Education Foundation of Martin County is the
Martin County School District’s 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,
Pinewood Elementary School Teacher of the Year Kasey scholarships and programs to recognize outstanding
Cadieux (center) being escorted by David Hodgson (left) teaching. For more information, please visit www.
and Barrett Ring (right) to the stage by her adoring fans. EducationFoundationMC.org.
Photo by Paul Careccia Wendy Kirchman crowns Joshua Perry as Devin Carlson
congratulates Perry for being named the district’s 2023/24
Martin County Teacher of the Year. Photo by Paul Careccia

Palm City Elementary Teacher of the Year Monty Cancilla Coach Terrence Powell, 2023/24 J.D. Parker School of
(center) escorted to the stage by Assistant Principal Elizabeth Science, Math and Technology Teacher of the Year. Photo
Atkinso (left) and Principal Lauren Rabener (right). Photo Justin Browning, Jessica Kujawa, and Sara Tuthill of Felix by Paul Careccia
by Paul Careccia A. Williams Elementary School. Photo by Paul Careccia
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