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Education Foundation from page 1

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

Superintendent Michael Maine; Dr. Tracy Record, Keiser
University Department chair for Legal Studies; High School
winner Samantha Pankhurst, Social Studies teacher at Jensen
Beach High School; and Lori Vogel, Jensen Beach High
School Principal (Photo by Paul Careccia)

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