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Education Foundation Of County Teacher of the Year
Martin County Recognizes and will go on to represent
Martin County in the state
This Year’s Teacher Of The competition to become
the Florida Department
Year Candidates of Education’s Teacher of
the Year. In addition to the
Teachers, often referred to as the unrecognized teacher awards, one school
superheroes of society, are getting their due recognition by is selected as the evening’s
the Education Foundation of Martin County with its annual Spirit Award Winner, which
Teacher of the Year Awards Celebration presented by Audi recognizes the school whose
Stuart, Infiniti Stuart & Alfa Romeo Stuart. Every year the staff demonstrates the most
foundation invites each school in Martin County to nominate creative interpretation of
one of its teachers for this prestigious award. There are 23 theme and an over-the-top
candidates for the 2024/25 program, as follows. energy during the evening’s
Shannon Allred, Bessey Creek Elementary School festivities.
Vanessa Molina-Council, Citrus Grove Elementary School The public is encouraged
Elaine Sanchez, Crystal Lake Elementary School to participate by voting
Ashley Kemler, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School for their favorite teacher
Coral Kelly, Felix A. Williams Elementary School nominee online at www.
Alicia Carter, Hidden Oaks Middle School EducationFoundationMC.org
Jill Stuart, Hobe Sound Elementary School and sharing how this teacher
Alexis Matonti, Hope Center for Autism makes a positive difference at
Sara Patterson, Indiantown Middle School school or in the community.
Chenae Jackson, J.D. Parker School of Science, Math and Tech Audi Stuart, Infiniti Stuart Twenty-three teachers have been nominated for the Education Foundation of Martin County’s
Karen Madalena, Jensen Beach Elementary School & Alfa Romeo Stuart, part of 2024/25 Martin County Teacher of the Year awards program.
Samantha Pankhurst, Jensen Beach High School the Murgado Automotive
Katherine Manahan, Martin County High School Group, Inc., has been the presenting sponsor of the Martin The Education Foundation of Martin County is the
Megan McChrystal, Murray Middle School County Teacher of the Year event for 11 years. Martin County School District’s strategic nonprofit partner
Stephanie Carlson, Palm City Elementary School Devin Carlson, the company’s partner and general manager, with the mission of enriching and enhancing educational
Ashley Martin, Pinewood Elementary School said, “For over a decade, we have had the honor and pleasure opportunities and support for students and teachers in
Kristin Guillen, Port Salerno Elementary School of supporting the teachers of Martin County. These teachers Martin County’s public schools. As an independent group,
Kimberly Brannon, SeaWind Elementary School dedicate their lives to nurturing and educating our future the foundation promotes this effort by raising and distributing
Laura Green, South Fork High School generations. It is our hope, that through our continued support, private and corporate funds through several established
Kelly Dawedeit, Stuart Middle School we are showing just how much we appreciate and respect these programs including classroom enrichment grants, literacy
William Price, Treasure Coast Classical Academy amazing educators. We look forward to presenting another programs, professional development for teachers, special
Jean Wright, Warfield Elementary School luxury car to this year’s Teacher of the Year!” initiatives, scholarships and programs to recognize
Tammie Meder, Willoughby Learning Center The additional award sponsors are Keiser University, outstanding teaching. For more information, please visit
Three of these candidates will be announced as Publix SuperMarkets Charities, and Cook Shell www.EducationFoundationMC.org.
the winners in the elementary, middle and high school Contractors. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Photo by Doreen Poreba
categories at the celebration slated for Friday, October 25. For more information, visit the website, https://www.
Of those three winners, one of them is named the top Martin educationfoundationmc.org/p/106/teacher-of-the-year.

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