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      Palm Beach North Education Foundation Awards $11,000



      To Outstanding Educators


      Honored With The Palm Beach                         “We are delighted to present

      North Chamber Of Commerce’s                       these awards to teachers who
                                                        exemplify  excellence  in
      Teacher Of The Year Award                         education,” said Foundation
                                                        Board Member and Palm
        The Palm Beach North Education Foundation is thrilled   Beach North Chamber of
      to announce the awarding of $11,000 in total to deserving   Commerce  President  and
      teachers in the Palm Beach North region. In collaboration   CEO Noel Martinez. “It is
      with the Stiles-Nicholson Foundation, this marks the second   through the dedication and
      consecutive year these organizations have partnered to   hard work of these teachers
      recognize and reward outstanding educators.       that our community thrives,
        Last week, all 22 recipients of the Palm Beach North   and our future generations
      Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Teacher of the Year Award   are inspired to achieve their
      were each awarded a $500 check. These teachers were   fullest potential.”
      recognized as exceptional educators who have demonstrated     For  more  information
      remarkable dedication and commitment to shaping the minds   about the Palm Beach North  Jupiter High School, left to right Noel Martinez, Principal Dr. Colleen Iannitti, LeeAnne
      and futures of young learners in our community. This token   Education Foundation and  LaBanz, Katie Thompson, Teacher of Year Recipient Sue Diaz, Tim Burke, Dr. Joseph Lee
      of appreciation underscores the Palm Beach North Education   their  impact,  please  contact
      Foundation’s commitment to supporting educators and   Kathleen  Joy  at  kathleen@pbnchamber.com,  or  visit   their  website  at  https://www.pbnchamber.com/pbn-
      schools within the region.                                                                           education-foundation or their Facebook and Instagram at
                                                                                                           @pbnedfoundation.
                                                                                                             The Palm Beach North Education Foundation is
                                                                                                           committed to investing in the educational future of our youth
                                                                                                           through literacy programs, teacher externships and retention
                                                                                                           incentives, and leadership awards for post-secondary
                                                                                                           education. The foundation is a private nonprofit foundation,
                                                                                                           affiliated with the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce,
                                                                                                           and works specifically with schools and students in the Palm
                                                                                                           Beach North region.


                                                                                                            Three Step Plan


                                                                                                            For College




      Grove Park Elementary School, left to right Principal   Lake Park Elementary School, left to right Maria Bishop,   By Jim Forgan, Ph.D.
      Marzella Mitchell, Teacher of Year Recipient Erica Mardis,   Kat Joy, Teacher of Year Recipient Tiffany Law, Principal   Licensed School
      Kat Joy, Traci Rollins                             Dr. Carlos Castro                                  Psychologist
                                                                                                              Planning for college
                                                                                                            does not have to wait
                                                                                                            until the senior year.
                                                                                                            Students obtain better
                                                                                                            outcomes when college
                                                                                                            planning starts in 10th
                                                                                                            or 11th grade. A rising
                                                                                                            junior student I recently
                                                                                                            worked with wanted
                                                                                                            to attend a large state university, but he had not
                                                                                                            yet accomplished anything to position himself as
                                                                                                            a competitive applicant. During our interview he
                                                                                                            revealed he did not participate in any school clubs,
                                                                                                            student government, sports, or arts. He was not working
                                                                                                            or volunteering. This put him at a disadvantage.
                                                                                                              Working with a college planner helps students
                                                                                                            accomplish three important steps. First, resume
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                                                                                                            on their resume. Most college admissions officers
                                                                                                            prefer  a  well-rounded  individual  as  compared  to  a
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                                                                                                              A second important step is test preparation. Have
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                                                                                                            needs test preparation for the ACT and SAT tests.
                                                                                                              A third step to preparing for college is crafting an
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                                                                                                            captures the essence of the teen and how they will
                                                                                                            contribute to making the university a better institution.
                                                                                                            Thus, participating in essay workshops and working
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                                                                                                              I  recommend  the  one-to-one  college  planning
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