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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
building. College applicants submit a resume as part of
the admission process. Teens benefit from coaching on
the best activities to become involved with to include
on their resume. Most college admissions officers
prefer a well-rounded individual as compared to a
one-dimensional bookworm.
A second important step is test preparation. Have
you heard that test scores are often optional and don’t
really matter for college admission? That’s not exactly
true. When applying to highly competitive universities
the admission officer examines applications and when
two applicants are equal on paper, the one with test
scores has the admission edge. Thus, your student
needs test preparation for the ACT and SAT tests.
A third step to preparing for college is crafting an
amazing essay. Admission officers really read every
applicant’s essay. They look for a distinguisher that
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
with an expert essay college planner helps to best
position your student.
I recommend the one-to-one college planning
services of Class 101 North Palm Beach. They provide
ten college planning services which includes the three
in this article to give your student an edge in the
competitive college admission process.
We test high school students who need ACT and
SAT accommodations such as extended time, stop the
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