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“What inspires me today is to see the same joy of learning
in my classroom and the motivation in my students to reach
their fullest potential,” said Molina-Council. “My students
make me feel like I am where I am meant to be, especially
when I see those light bulbs go off!”
Her principal, Rose Rynca, said, “Vanessa exemplifies the
qualities of an outstanding educator in every aspect of her
teaching role. She consistently develops her instructional craft
and is steadfast in her belief that all students will achieve.
Her ability to inspire students’ curiosity, while integrating
innovative teaching methods, is truly commendable.”
Carter has worked as an intervention reading teacher as
well as a creative writing and digital media teacher, and a
physical education and volunteer running coach.
One of her fellow teachers, Natalie Walters, stated in Gina Prochilo, Josh Muir and Devin Martin County Elementary School
her letter of recommendation, “I have worked with Alicia Carlson, General Manager and Partner Overall and elementary school winner Teacher of the Year sponsored by Cook
for two years at Hidden Oaks Middle School, and I can of Murgado Automotive Group Stuart Vanessa Molina-Council accepts the Shell Contractors – The Honorable
attest to the fact that she is a superhuman, dedicated teacher (Photo by Doreen Poreba) keys to her brand-new Alfa Romeo Gayle Harrell, EFMC board member
Stelvio from Devin Carlson, general and Vanessa Molina-Council, Fourth
and colleague, and she is driven and manager and partner at Murgado Grade Citrus Grove Elementary teacher
conscientious. Look no further; because Automotive Group Stuart, event sponsor. and overall and elementary school
you will not find a more suitable (Photo by Lisa Rhodes) winner (Photo by Paul Careccia)
candidate for Martin County Teacher
of the Year than Alicia Carter!”
Pankhurst has taught almost every social studies course
at Jensen Beach High School. Currently a teacher of
advance placement human geography and United States
history, her principal, Lori Vogel, noted how Pankhurst
encourages her students to think beyond books to solve
problems and become leaders.
“The students in her classes benefit from her details to
Martin County Middle School Teacher of the Year sponsored planning as they are prepared for the rigor of college or
by Publix Super Markets Charities – Superintendent Michael real-world careers,” said Vogel. “She is always willing to
Maine; Dr. Jennifer DiTrapani, EFMC board member; go the extra mile to help other teachers develop lessons that
Middle school winner Alicia Carter, Physical Education, are engaging for their students, and to help our students to
Creative Writing and Digital Media teacher at Hidden Oaks ensure they meet requirements necessary for graduation.”
Middle School; and Christopher Forte, Hidden Oaks Middle In addition to Audi Stuart, Infiniti Stuart, and Alfa Romeo Treasure Coast Classical
School principal (Photo by Paul Careccia) Stuart as the presenting sponsor, the additional top sponsors Dr. David L. Anderson Middle Academy teacher nominee
were Keiser University, Publix Super Markets Charities and School nominee Ashley William Price and Mary
Cook Shell Contractors. Kemler and Christopher Beth Price of Treasure Coast
Gomez (Photo by Doreen Classical Academy (Photo by
Poreba) Doreen Poreba)

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, literacy
Superintendent Michael Maine; Dr. Tracy Record, Keiser programs, professional development for teachers, special
University Department chair for Legal Studies; High School initiatives, scholarships and programs to recognize
winner Samantha Pankhurst, Social Studies teacher at Jensen Michael Recinos, Celine Salgado, Anne-Marie Shultz and outstanding teaching. For more information, please visit
Beach High School; and Lori Vogel, Jensen Beach High Christina Saltos with iThink Financial Credit Union (Photo www.EducationFoundationMC.org.
School Principal (Photo by Paul Careccia) by Doreen Poreba)

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