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<strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Count</strong>y Public Schools<br />
CALIBER<br />
AWARDS<br />
Recognizing <strong>Broward</strong>’s Outstanding<br />
<strong>Teachers</strong>, Principals, Assistant Principals and<br />
School-Related Employees<br />
Tuesday, March 19th, <strong>2013</strong> • 5:30 p.m.<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> Convention Center<br />
Ft. Lauderdale
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Caliber Awards Sponsors<br />
Presenting Sponsor<br />
Platinum Sponsors<br />
Silver Sponsors<br />
After School <strong>Program</strong>s, Inc.<br />
BENCOR Retirement Group, LLC<br />
The Miami Dolphins Foundation<br />
Copper Sponsors<br />
Chuck Puleri & Associates/Herff Jones<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> Principals and Assistants Association<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Teachers</strong> <strong>Union</strong><br />
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<strong>Program</strong><br />
Mistress of<br />
Ceremonies<br />
Welcome .................................<br />
Sam Chesser<br />
BrightStar Credit <strong>Union</strong><br />
Greetings ..............................<br />
Remarks .................................<br />
Recognition of Sponsors .........<br />
Sponsor Remarks ..................<br />
Dinner Service<br />
Laurie Rich Levinson<br />
The School Board of <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Count</strong>y,<br />
Florida, Chair<br />
Robert W. Runcie<br />
Superintendent of Schools<br />
Nicole Maristany<br />
Neighbors4Neighbors, Channel 4<br />
Mistress of Ceremonies<br />
Bank of America<br />
Platinum Sponsor<br />
The <strong>2013</strong> School-Related<br />
Employee of the Year Award ... Bernie Kemp<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Teachers</strong> <strong>Union</strong><br />
Sponsor Remarks ..................<br />
Coventry Health Care of Florida<br />
Platinum Sponsor<br />
The <strong>2013</strong> Assistant Principal<br />
Of the Year Award .................. Laurel Ann Bifora<br />
2012 Assistant Principal of the Year<br />
Sponsor Remarks ..................<br />
The <strong>2013</strong> Principal of<br />
the Year Award .....................<br />
Sponsor Remarks ..................<br />
Keiser University<br />
Platinum Sponsor<br />
Christine Semisch<br />
2012 Principal of the Year<br />
BrightStar Credit <strong>Union</strong><br />
Presenting Sponsor<br />
The 2014 Teacher<br />
the Year Award........................ Jacqueline Carrero<br />
<strong>2013</strong> Teacher of the Year<br />
Closing Remarks ..................<br />
Mistress of Ceremonies<br />
NICOLE MARISTANY<br />
NEIGHBORS 4 NEIGHBORS<br />
Writer/Producer<br />
Nicole Maristany has been a<br />
producer for Neighbors 4<br />
Neighbors since March 2008. She<br />
writes, produces and reports<br />
Neighbors 4 Neighbors stories and<br />
public service announcements for<br />
CBS4 and MyTV33 and hosts and<br />
produces their quarterly specials.<br />
She's also dedicated to Neighbors 4<br />
Neighbors latest project, "Helping<br />
Feels Good", an exciting new way of<br />
engaging volunteers in our<br />
community to help non-profits<br />
better serve those in need through<br />
the web and social media.<br />
Nicole enjoys fulfilling the<br />
Neighbors 4 Neighbors mission of<br />
connecting those in need to those<br />
who can help through her stories.<br />
She began her career at WSVN7 in<br />
2005 as a producer for the morning<br />
show. Prior to her time with<br />
Neighbors 4 Neighbors, she was a<br />
producer for the CBS4 weekend<br />
newscast.<br />
Nicole graduated Magna Cum<br />
Laude in 2005 from Florida State<br />
University with a double degree in<br />
Communication and English<br />
Literature and a minor in Spanish.<br />
Born and raised in South Florida,<br />
Nicole is proud to share Neighbors<br />
4 Neighbors stories about our<br />
community with viewers.<br />
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A Message from the Superintendent<br />
Robert W. Runcie<br />
Superintendent of Schools<br />
The Caliber Awards recognizes the District’s outstanding employee,<br />
principal, assistant principal and teacher of the year. We are honored<br />
to be able to recognize these individuals, but it is important that we<br />
also take a moment to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the<br />
more than 30,000 employees in the District.<br />
As we unveil the District’s Strategic Plan and roll out new initiatives<br />
designed to improve the teaching and learning for all students,<br />
everyone has a role to play. I know as I move around talking and<br />
listening to staff, parents and community members that there is a<br />
renewed determination to make a difference. So it is only fi tting that<br />
we emphasize the importance of recognizing how much the entire staff<br />
does on a daily basis to keep our students safe and to ensure that every<br />
student is prepared to graduate and embark on a promising future.<br />
Tonight is a special night. The individuals being recognized have been<br />
selected by their peers, community and students to represent all of us.<br />
Please join me in saluting them.<br />
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A Message from The School Board of <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Count</strong>y, Florida<br />
Top Row: (L to R) Abby M. Freedman, Robin Bartleman, Dr. Rosalind Osgood, Donna P. Korn, Ann Murray<br />
Front Row: (L to R) Katherine M. Leach, Laurie Rich Levinson (Chair), Patricia Good (Vice Chair), Nora Rupert<br />
T<br />
The School Board of <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Count</strong>y, Florida is proud to represent each and every individual<br />
being honored tonight at the Caliber Awards. This event recognizes the outstanding School-Related<br />
Employee, Principal, Assistant Principal and Teacher of the Year. What we all know, however, is<br />
that those being honored tonight are the personification of all the employees, principals, assistant<br />
principals and teachers who make up the entire District workforce.<br />
As a Board, we are reminded everyday of our responsibility to make sure that every student in every<br />
school has a voice. We are also reminded of what you do everyday to support students, staff, and<br />
parents. Tonight’s event is a wonderful opportunity for us to put the spotlight on you. To give you<br />
the accolades you deserve. Congratulations to all the nominees, finalists and to those who have been<br />
selected to represent <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Count</strong>y Public Schools.<br />
The School Board of <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Count</strong>y, Florida, prohibits any policy or procedure which results in discrimination on the basis of age,<br />
color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Individuals<br />
who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint may call the Executive Director, Benefits & EEO Compliance at<br />
754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans<br />
with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, (ADAAA) may call Equal Educational Opportunities (EEO) at 754-321-2150 or Teletype<br />
Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158. www.browardschools.com<br />
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School-Related Employee of the Year <strong>Final</strong>ist<br />
Camille Adderley, Parent Educator<br />
Early Childhood Education Department – Head Start<br />
Camille Adderley is a dedicated, hands-on Parent Educator<br />
for the Early Childhood Education Department. She goes the<br />
“extra mile” devoting many hours to different meetings in the<br />
evenings and on the weekends. Her commitment is not only to<br />
her students, but to the community as well.<br />
Adderley strives to enhance student learning. Whether it is by<br />
coordinating trips to performing arts centers or donating her<br />
personal time to organizations that donate to the school, she fi lls<br />
the gap whenever she is needed. From three-and four-year old<br />
students to college student nurses, Adderley provides support<br />
and assistance to assure that students are able to lead successful<br />
lives. She also attends ceremonies honoring students of military<br />
families for their academic success despite their family members<br />
being deployed.<br />
Adderley continues to earn the respect and admiration of her<br />
colleagues and her community. Her tireless efforts and belief in<br />
her students and the community reaches out to touch all those<br />
around her.<br />
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School-Related Employee of the Year <strong>Final</strong>ist<br />
Jane Fleming, Office Confidential<br />
Pioneer Middle School<br />
Jane Fleming is an effi cient and strong part of the staff at Pioneer<br />
Middle School. Her wealth of knowledge keeps the school<br />
running smoothly on a daily basis. Her positive outlook on every<br />
situation positively infl uences the faculty and the staff.<br />
Fleming is fl exible and an expert at multitasking. From<br />
screening calls from parents to scheduling appointments, as well<br />
as overseeing her clerical staff, she is always on the go. As the<br />
liaison to the Business Support Center, she is sure to know what<br />
the school has and what the school needs.<br />
As the Principal’s Confi dential, Fleming works closely with the<br />
community to recognize a variety of ideas, values, and cultures<br />
in order to help create a safe and effi cient learning environment.<br />
Fleming is the go-to person for her offi ce staff.<br />
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School-Related Employee of the Year <strong>Final</strong>ist<br />
Jenna Gentile, Guidance Data Specialist<br />
Nova High School<br />
Jenna Gentile wears many hats at Nova High School, and she<br />
wears them well. Her calm demeanor while working with the<br />
students has made her a treasure in the Guidance Department,<br />
not only for the students, but for the parents and her colleagues<br />
as well.<br />
Gentile often gives more of herself to assure that tasks are<br />
completed. When not physically be in the offi ce, she is working<br />
at home to ensure that every detail is covered. She is handson<br />
with the graduation ceremony, making Nova High known for<br />
having among the greatest ceremonies in <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Count</strong>y. Not<br />
only does Gentile coordinate different assessment testing, but<br />
she devotes her time on the weekends to see that there aren’t<br />
any issues requiring her attention.<br />
Gentile spends countless hours with the students and fi nds great<br />
satisfaction in making a contribution and attempting to set a role<br />
model expectation for her students. She is not only a leader, but<br />
also a mentor and a friend to everyone around her.<br />
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School-Related Employee of the Year <strong>Final</strong>ist<br />
Karen Kalarchian, Micro Tech<br />
Sawgrass Elementary School<br />
Karen Kalarchian is a mover and a shaker at Sawgrass Elementary<br />
School. Starting as a volunteer for the school, she has become so<br />
much more for the staff, for the parents, and most importantly<br />
for the students.<br />
As the Micro Tech, Kalarchian checks and double-checks all the<br />
technological facets for Sawgrass. She spends her summer hours<br />
making sure computers are up to date and ready for the following<br />
school year. In addition, she is the greeter at the school gates,<br />
often being referred to as the “Gate Keeper” by the students. Her<br />
selfl ess attitude as the transportation liaison moves Kalarchian to<br />
provide parents with her cell phone number as a mode of contact<br />
if ever an issue should arise with the school bus in the morning<br />
or at dismissal. Kalarchian is constantly shaking things up in the<br />
community with community beautifi cation projects, Earth Day<br />
Celebrations, clothing drives and parent nights.<br />
Kalarchian has a warm and gentle demeanor that starts in the<br />
morning, and continues through the day. More than a Micro<br />
Tech, Kalarchian’s dedication is felt throughout the school and<br />
the community.<br />
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School-Related Employee of the Year <strong>Final</strong>ist<br />
Krystal Morman, Community Liaison<br />
McNicol Middle School<br />
Krystal Morman is everywhere you want and need her to be<br />
at McNicol Middle School. She takes on each task with the<br />
determination that there is nothing impossible to complete. Her<br />
smile and her passion are known throughout the school and the<br />
community.<br />
Morman holds the title of Community Liaison, but she does so<br />
much more. She provides support to the students, to other staff<br />
members, to teachers, and parents. With a knack for getting<br />
things done, Morman has enlisted the assistance of multiple<br />
organizations in order to offer students and parents the best<br />
information possible.<br />
Morman is the chameleon of McNicol. Regardless of the<br />
situation, she becomes the right person at the right time to get<br />
the job done. She makes it happen, whatever it takes.<br />
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School-Related Employee of the Year <strong>Final</strong>ist<br />
Kimberly Seedial, Behavioral Technician<br />
Coral Springs Elementary School<br />
Kimberly Seedial is the peace within a storm for our students<br />
at Coral Springs Elementary School. Her enthusiasm and<br />
eagerness to assist parents, students, and other staff members<br />
in the Emotionally/Behaviorally Disordered (EBD) cluster is<br />
inspiring to the school as a whole.<br />
Seedial is skilled with listening with her ears as well as her heart.<br />
She has used her training to become more effi cient in her role<br />
as Behavioral Technician. Outside of this role, she has created<br />
and coordinated a talent show for students in the EBD cluster<br />
for two years. She also sees to it that the confi dence level of<br />
our students do not waiver by implementing an “All About Me”<br />
project and also a mural outside of the cluster classrooms.<br />
Seedial has a heart of gold and it is seen throughout her work<br />
at Coral Springs Elementary. Because of her dedication and<br />
ongoing engagement, students, staff members, and parents will<br />
continue to walk with their heads held a little higher.<br />
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School-Related Employee of the Year Nominees<br />
Judith A. Miller<br />
Deidre Harold<br />
Marie Adams<br />
Ronald McClure<br />
Jeannette Miranda<br />
Kaye Newbold<br />
Winifred Kowalski<br />
Michaelene Pfeffer<br />
Linda Apolaro<br />
Dorothea Walker<br />
Laura Patallo<br />
Marion Ikner<br />
Shirley A. Neal<br />
Sharon Thorpe<br />
Veola L. Vickers<br />
Jennifer Boutin<br />
Regina Niskar<br />
Verna Stine<br />
Beenie McClam<br />
Pamela O’Grady<br />
Debra J. Wicke<br />
Raul Mederos<br />
Robyn E. Barto<br />
Kasandra Correa<br />
Kandece McLean<br />
Julie Bolduc<br />
Fredrick Ripper<br />
Jose Garcia<br />
Mari Anne McDonnell-Geair<br />
Kristen Garcia<br />
Kim Morelli<br />
Kimberly Seedial<br />
Carla M. Thonsgard<br />
Blanca Gonzalez<br />
Dori Reife<br />
Leslie Ballinger<br />
Louise Rubino<br />
Veronica Fejes<br />
Mary D. Russell<br />
Roosevelt Bynes, Jr.<br />
Janette Delgado<br />
Apollo Middle<br />
Ashe, Jr., Arthur Middle<br />
Atlantic Technical Center<br />
Atlantic West Elementary<br />
Attucks Middle<br />
Bair Middle<br />
Banyan Elementary<br />
Bayview Elementary<br />
Beachside Montessori<br />
Village<br />
Bennett Elementary<br />
Bethune Elementary<br />
Blanche Ely High<br />
Boyd Anderson High<br />
Bright Horizons<br />
Broadview Elementary<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> Estates<br />
Elementary<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> Virtual<br />
Boulevard Heights<br />
Elementary<br />
Castle Hill Elementary<br />
Central Park Elementary<br />
Challenger Elementary<br />
Chapel Trail Elementary<br />
Coconut Creek High<br />
Coconut Palm Elementary<br />
Colbert Elementary<br />
College Academy (BC)<br />
Collins Elementary<br />
Community School North<br />
Cooper City High<br />
Coral Glades High<br />
Coral Park Elementary<br />
Coral Springs Elementary<br />
Coral Springs High<br />
Coral Springs Middle<br />
<strong>Count</strong>ry Hills Elementary<br />
<strong>Count</strong>ry Isles Elementary<br />
Cresthaven Elementary<br />
Crystal Lake Middle<br />
Croissant Park Elementary<br />
Cross Creek School<br />
Cypress Elementary<br />
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School-Related Employee of the Year Nominees<br />
Larry Silverman<br />
Brendon Shaub<br />
Antonio Walker<br />
Enid Pineiro<br />
Teresa Hampton<br />
Heidi Davis<br />
Brooke Goldstein<br />
Ronald White<br />
Latoya Clark<br />
Jessie Askins<br />
Tiffany Parrish<br />
Tabatha S. Clark<br />
Charlotte Fairclough<br />
Mayra I. Sanchez<br />
Luz Walton<br />
Cheryl Quirk<br />
Nickie Galliani<br />
Sandra A. Stachura<br />
Camille Adderley<br />
Elissa Elias<br />
Cynthia A. Schulman<br />
Theresa Fariello<br />
Diane Fischetti<br />
Zoraida Delcampo<br />
Deborah Clementi<br />
Bertha Samuels<br />
Vincent McStay<br />
Raynold Moise<br />
Helene Keslinger<br />
Bridgette Williams<br />
Connie Zimmerman<br />
Beverly Rodriguez<br />
Maria Posada<br />
Desiree Harris-Felder<br />
Elaine J. Ryan<br />
Susan Andrews<br />
Connie Ginn<br />
Beatrice Watson<br />
Cypress Bay High<br />
Cypress Run Education<br />
Center<br />
Dandy, William Middle<br />
Dania Elementary<br />
Dave Thomas Education<br />
Center<br />
Davie Elementary<br />
Deerfield Beach<br />
Elementary<br />
Deerfield Beach High<br />
Deerfield Beach Middle<br />
Deerfield Park Elementary<br />
Dillard Elementary<br />
Dillard High<br />
Discovery Elementary<br />
Dolphin Bay Elementary<br />
Drew, Charles Elementary<br />
Driftwood Middle<br />
Eagle Point Elementary<br />
Eagle Ridge Elementary<br />
Early Childhood Education<br />
Embassy Creek Elementary<br />
Endeavour Primary<br />
Learning Center<br />
Everglades Elementary<br />
Everglades High<br />
Falcon Cove Middle<br />
Flamingo Elementary<br />
Flanagan, Charles W. High<br />
Floranada Elementary<br />
Foster, Stephen<br />
Elementary<br />
Forest Glen Middle<br />
Forest Hills Elementary<br />
Fort Lauderdale High<br />
Fox Trail Elementary<br />
Griffin Elementary<br />
Gulfstream Middle<br />
Hallandale Adult/<br />
Community Center<br />
Hawkes Bluff Elementary<br />
Heron Heights Elementary<br />
Hollywood Central<br />
Elementary<br />
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School-Related Employee of the Year Nominees<br />
Jim Elliott<br />
Tracy Good<br />
Nihad Shaban<br />
Cecelia Swenson<br />
Aura Rodriguez<br />
Linda Bellantoni<br />
Delores Moody<br />
Leslie Perlman<br />
David Richarson<br />
Tarhesha English<br />
Pamela Jackson<br />
Lolita Maharaj<br />
Annette D. Jordan<br />
Jose L. Garcia<br />
Anna L. Stephens<br />
Alphonso Burton<br />
Lisa Polonka<br />
Maureen Konikoff<br />
Rhonda Smith<br />
Linda K. Johnson<br />
Dorothy Collins<br />
Roberta Ware<br />
David Skula<br />
Emily McCall<br />
Melvin Davis<br />
Krystal Morman<br />
Derrick Madry<br />
Nicole White<br />
Gwen Richardson<br />
Montricia Pitts<br />
Rosana Guzman<br />
Scherrille Greer<br />
Mary R. Lucchese<br />
Deborah Lamon<br />
Tamala Thompson<br />
Marie Phanor<br />
Norma M. Albarracin Malone<br />
Deborah L. Faguy<br />
Hollywood Hills High<br />
Hollywood Park<br />
Elementary<br />
Horizon Elementary<br />
Hunt, James S. Elementary<br />
Indian Ridge Middle<br />
Indian Trace Elementary<br />
King, Jr., Dr. Martin Luther<br />
Elementary<br />
Lake Forest Elementary<br />
Lakeside Elementary<br />
Larkdale Elementary<br />
Lauderdale Lakes Middle<br />
Lauderdale Manors<br />
Elementary<br />
Lauderhill Middle<br />
Lauderhill Middle<br />
Lauderhill Paul Turner<br />
Elementary<br />
Liberty Elementary<br />
Lloyd Estates Elementary<br />
Lyons Creek Middle<br />
Maplewood Elementary<br />
Margate Middle<br />
Markham Elementary<br />
Marshall, Thurgood<br />
Elementary<br />
McArthur High<br />
McFatter Technical Center<br />
McNab Elementtary<br />
McNicol Middle<br />
Millennium Middle<br />
Miramar Elementary<br />
Miramar High<br />
Monarch High<br />
Morrow Elementary<br />
New Renaissance Middle<br />
New River Middle<br />
Nob Hill Elementary<br />
North Lauderdale<br />
Elementary<br />
North Side Elementary<br />
Northeast High<br />
Nova Blanche Forman<br />
Elementary<br />
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School-Related Employee of the Year Nominees<br />
Jeffery Dove<br />
Jenna Gentile<br />
Elizabeth Rogers<br />
Suzanne G. Watkins<br />
Laura Furlan<br />
Charles Payne<br />
Lydia Carestio<br />
Patricia Kinnear<br />
Linda Foster<br />
Victoria M. Ochoa<br />
Teresa Basilone<br />
Theresa Lewis<br />
Patti L. Gomez<br />
Ruth Santos<br />
Melissa Brinson<br />
Beatriz Helena Ceron Chamorro<br />
Elisa J. Taveras<br />
Janet Ross<br />
Lottie Lawson<br />
Belinda Parks<br />
Bridget Burdelsky<br />
Elizabeth Betancourt<br />
Sherry Giambrone<br />
Jane Fleming<br />
Denise Poole<br />
Denise Patron<br />
Donna Schneider<br />
George Derico<br />
Elsa Ayala<br />
Linda Blanco<br />
Russell Kaufman<br />
Dale V. Franklin<br />
Freddie Smith<br />
Michael DeStefano<br />
Gayle Roberts<br />
Susanne Winebrenner<br />
Christopher Hostzclaw<br />
Andrea Fraiman<br />
Akisha Badger<br />
Nova Eisenhower<br />
Elementary<br />
Nova High<br />
Nova Middle<br />
Oakland Park Elementary<br />
Oakridge Elementary<br />
Olsen Middle<br />
Orange Brook Elementary<br />
Palm Cove Elementary<br />
Palmview Elementary<br />
Park Lakes Elementary<br />
Park Trails Elementary<br />
Park Ridge Elementary<br />
Park Springs Elementary<br />
Parkside Elementary<br />
Parkway Middle<br />
Pasadena Lakes<br />
Elementary<br />
Pembroke Lakes<br />
Elementary<br />
Pembroke Pines<br />
Elementary<br />
Peters Elementary<br />
Perry, Henry D. Middle<br />
Pines Lakes Elementary<br />
Pines Middle<br />
Pinewood Elementary<br />
Pioneer Middle<br />
Piper High<br />
Plantation Elementary<br />
Plantation High<br />
Plantation Middle<br />
Plantation Park Elementary<br />
Pompano Beach<br />
Elementary<br />
Pompano Beach High<br />
Pompano Beach Middle<br />
Ramblewood Elementary<br />
Ramblewood Middle<br />
Rickards Middle<br />
Rickards Middle<br />
Riverland Elementary<br />
Riverside Elementary<br />
Rock Island Elementary<br />
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School-Related Employee of the Year Nominees<br />
Craig Lyons<br />
Ethel Wells<br />
Carol Krzepek<br />
Karen Kalarchian<br />
Jody Lerner<br />
Jo-Anne Fleishman<br />
Yanire Izquierdo<br />
Marie McQueen<br />
Marcia Jackson<br />
Gladys R. Gonzalez<br />
Jeanette Capullo<br />
Steven Litsinberger<br />
Christopher Hixon<br />
Marlen Zarcone<br />
Lynette Clark<br />
Peggy Elder<br />
Jerome Giovinco<br />
Mary B. Anderson-Harvey<br />
Gloria Gonzalez<br />
Marie Florence Antoine<br />
Renee Ruttenberg<br />
Deborah Freeman<br />
Theresa Lewis<br />
Gilberto Martinez<br />
David Holness<br />
Theresa Amodeo<br />
Cartrice Major<br />
Mattie Tate<br />
Kimberly Ikalina<br />
Jason Hinman<br />
Judith A. Davis<br />
Susan Wells<br />
Tina Bajger<br />
Brenda Martorana<br />
Lisa Petela<br />
Javonia Williams<br />
Fanny Ricketts<br />
Inez Clarke<br />
Trenesha Elaine Bush<br />
Anne Straughn<br />
Mary Bradley<br />
Royal Palm Elementary<br />
Sanders Park Elementary<br />
Sandpiper Elementary<br />
Sawgrass Elementary<br />
Sawgrass Springs Middle<br />
Seagull Alternative High<br />
Seminole Middle<br />
Sheridan Technical Center<br />
Silver Lakes Middle<br />
Silver Shores Elementary<br />
Silver Trail Middle<br />
Silver Ridge Elementary<br />
South <strong>Broward</strong> High<br />
South Plantation High<br />
Stranahan High<br />
Stirling Elementary<br />
Stoneman Douglas High<br />
Sunrise Middle<br />
Sunset Lakes Elementary<br />
Sunset School<br />
Sunshine Elementary<br />
Tamarac Elementary<br />
Tedder Elementary<br />
Tedder Elementary<br />
Tequesta Trace Middle<br />
Tradewinds Elementary<br />
Tropical Elementary<br />
Village Elementary<br />
Welleby Elementary<br />
West <strong>Broward</strong> High<br />
West Hollywood<br />
Elementary<br />
Westchester Elementary<br />
Western High<br />
Westglades Middle<br />
Westpine Middle<br />
Westwood Heights<br />
Elementary<br />
Whiddon-Rogers Education<br />
Center<br />
Wilton Manors Elementary<br />
Wingate Oaks Center<br />
Wingate Oaks Center<br />
Young, Walter C. Middle<br />
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Assistant Principal of the Year <strong>Final</strong>ist<br />
Dr. Cathy Bonner<br />
South Plantation High School<br />
There are numerous individuals impacted by Dr. Cathy Bonner<br />
on a daily basis through her ongoing partnerships and visionary<br />
approach to instructional leadership. With nine years of educational<br />
experience, two of those years serving as an assistant principal at<br />
South Plantation High School, Bonner believes that education will<br />
continue to become increasingly specialized and multifaceted in<br />
order to effectively address student achievement in the evolving<br />
educational marketplace.<br />
Her most signifi cant contribution to date is The Algebra 1 EOC<br />
(End of Course) Retake Summer Tutorial <strong>Program</strong> in 2012, which<br />
addressed the needs of students who did not demonstrate profi ciency<br />
on the Algebra 1 EOC exam and made the exam available to students<br />
from South Plantation High School and Seminole Middle School.<br />
The results indicated that many of the students who attended the<br />
program received scores of profi ciency or above profi ciency for the<br />
2011/2012 math results for <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Count</strong>y public high schools.<br />
Another project of Dr. Bonner’s was the fi rst Virtual Learning Lab<br />
<strong>Program</strong> at South Plantation High. By enhancing student learning<br />
and fostering community partnerships, this program afforded<br />
over 450 South Plantation High School students the opportunity<br />
to take and earn coursework credit to satisfy the new state online<br />
requirement for graduation, as well as increase students’ GPA.<br />
With her organization and assistance, South Plantation High<br />
received many awards, honors and special recognitions. Dr. Bonner<br />
has proven to be a pillar to the South Plantation faculty and staff,<br />
students and the community.<br />
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Assistant Principal of the Year <strong>Final</strong>ist<br />
JoAnne Misiewicz-Seltzer<br />
Flamingo Elementary School<br />
As an educator for 17 years, JoAnne Misiewicz-Selzter defi nitely<br />
goes above and beyond the normal expectations. For three years<br />
as assistant principal at Flamingo Elementary School, one of her<br />
greatest assets is her ability to be proactive.<br />
She observed a need for a school-wide behavior plan and initiated<br />
and facilitated a Discipline Professional Learning Community to<br />
focus on ways to improve behavior and safety for all students.<br />
Having a concrete knowledge of curriculum, Misiewicz-Seltzer has<br />
designed several staff development opportunities for teachers and<br />
teacher assistants. As one of the few certifi ed Marzano trainers,<br />
she not only provides staff development to teachers at Flamingo<br />
Elementary, but she provides these great trainings for teachers<br />
across the District.<br />
The school’s PTO is fortunate to have her constant support and<br />
willingness to help in any way she can. She is also an active member<br />
of many community and school functions and events. Misiewicz-<br />
Seltzer redesigned the school’s business partnerships, and thanks<br />
to her efforts, there are many community events in local businesses<br />
that give back to Flamingo Elementary on a regular basis.<br />
Misiewicz-Seltzer is what every school should have. An assistant<br />
principal who is also a major team player to her peers, her<br />
community, her students and their parents.<br />
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Assistant Principal of the Year <strong>Final</strong>ist<br />
Elpidio Muniz<br />
Indian Ridge Middle School<br />
Elpidio Muniz is described by his colleagues at Indian Ridge Middle<br />
School as a strong communicator with a gentle nature and calm<br />
demeanor. In his role as an assistant principal at the school for<br />
eight years and a total of 12 years of educational experience, he has<br />
demonstrated his ability to be an extraordinary leader and motivator<br />
exhibiting compassion, communication skills, and innovative<br />
program development.<br />
The faculty at Indian Ridge Middle has greatly benefi ted from his<br />
profi cient communication skills when disaggregating school-wide<br />
data to convey complex information in a tangible way for deeper<br />
understanding of their students.<br />
Muniz provides individual mentoring to students who struggle<br />
academically and/or emotionally, and works with all students to help<br />
them succeed and reach their greatest potential. In January <strong>2013</strong>,<br />
Muniz was instrumental in creating a mentoring program for at-risk<br />
Hispanic middle school girls with the assistance of the Parents,<br />
Business and Community Partnerships Department and the School<br />
Board chair. Thirty-six Hispanic sixth grade girls were designated to<br />
pilot the program. The girls and their mentors have created a bond<br />
that is truly amazing and parents of the girls have commented on<br />
how excited their daughters are about coming to school and pleasing<br />
their mentors. His vision is to provide a framework for this program<br />
to benefi t other <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Count</strong>y middle schools in the future.<br />
An inherent ability to lead in a manner that inspires and promotes<br />
growth in others, Muniz has earned a highly regarded reputation<br />
among his colleagues<br />
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Assistant Principal of the Year <strong>Final</strong>ist<br />
Cheryl Proctor, Ed. S.<br />
Banyan Elementary School<br />
Banyan Elementary School has become a model of excellence,<br />
thanks to the guidance of Cheryl Proctor. With 14 years of<br />
experience, six as an assistant principal, her positive attitude and<br />
love for her students are refl ected in the outstanding quality of<br />
leadership she maintains.<br />
By using her business background in marketing and advertising,<br />
she was able to examine aspects of internal practices by analyzing<br />
the product, which is student learning. Knowing that improved<br />
student outcomes will increase the marketability of the school,<br />
she reviewed teacher practice, provided professional development<br />
for areas of instructional weakness, then monitored student and<br />
instructional progress to ensure high quality instruction in each<br />
classroom and also ensure that teaching is student centered.<br />
Proctor is responsible for the school’s application as a candidate<br />
for the Urban School of Excellence Award; an honor bestowed<br />
upon a Title I school that is demonstrating exceptionally high<br />
levels of student achievement.<br />
In addition, Proctor gives generously of her time and often works<br />
beyond the school day to provide services to the community. Not<br />
only is she an outstanding leader at Banyan Elementary, she is<br />
utilized two days per week to provide meaningful instructional<br />
leadership assistance to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary<br />
School. When the principal of that school needed to take a shortterm<br />
leave, Proctor was asked to fi ll in earlier this year. Faced<br />
with diffi cult tasks in an unfamiliar environment, her outstanding<br />
leadership skills truly shined through.<br />
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Assistant Principal of the Year Nominees<br />
The Outstanding Assistant Principal Achievement<br />
Award was established by the Florida Department of<br />
Education to recognize exemplary principals for their<br />
contributions to their schools and communities. The<br />
program honors assistant principals who have utilized<br />
teamwork and leadership skills to increase student<br />
performance, promote safe learning environments and<br />
establish partnerships with parents and community<br />
members.<br />
Nominees are judged on several criteria including:<br />
• Educational History and Professional Activities<br />
• Leadership<br />
• Achievements<br />
• Creativity and Innovation<br />
• Professional Recognition and Awards<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Count</strong>y Public Schools is proud to join the State of<br />
Florida in recognizing these outstanding assistant principals.<br />
Juan Alejo, West Hollywood Elementary<br />
Dr. Cathy Bonner, South Plantation High<br />
Joanne Misiewicz-Seltzer, Flamingo Elementary<br />
Elpidio Muniz, Indian Ridge Middle<br />
Dr. Ingrid Osgood, Oriole Elementary<br />
Cheryl Proctor, Banyan Elementary<br />
Cory Ann Smith, Coral Springs, High<br />
Nicole Bee Williams, Larkdale Elementary<br />
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Principal of the Year <strong>Final</strong>ist<br />
Philip Bullock<br />
Coral Cove Elementary School<br />
Charismatic, dedicated and knowledgeable are just a few of the words<br />
that describe Philip Bullock. He has served <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Count</strong>y Public<br />
Schools for over 26 years, with three of those years as principal at<br />
Coral Cove Elementary School. Bullock was a previous ACCLAIM<br />
Principal of the Year <strong>Final</strong>ist in 2010.<br />
Coral Cove Elementary is a very diverse school and has been rated<br />
an “A” school for seven consecutive years. One of his top priorities<br />
is to bring more resources and creative ideas to the school. In<br />
order to maintain the high level of student achievement, he initiated<br />
departmentalization in the intermediate grades where students have<br />
a different instructor for each subject area.<br />
As the Innovation Zone Facilitator for the Everglades Zone,<br />
Bullock implemented an innovative staff development model that is<br />
considered a model of excellence, and has been replicated by other<br />
I-Zones in the District.<br />
Bullock’s ability to remain active, visible and supportive is the<br />
reason Coral Cove Elementary continues to show academic growth<br />
and community involvement. Under his leadership, test scores<br />
have improved and overall academic gains have surpassed previous<br />
numbers. He has improved teacher morale, PTA events sell out and<br />
community support has more than tripled. Bullock leads by example<br />
through his dedication, support and hard work for the benefi t of the<br />
students at Coral Cove Elementary.<br />
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Principal of the Year <strong>Final</strong>ist<br />
Shawn Cerra<br />
J. P. Taravella High School<br />
By every standard, Shawn Cerra demonstrates a commitment to his<br />
students, teachers, staff and community each and every day. For<br />
the past 19 years, he has been in the education fi eld, and the past<br />
11 years as Principal of J.P. Taravella High School. Cerra was a<br />
previous ACCLAIM Principal of the Year <strong>Final</strong>ist in 2002.<br />
Cerra holds the position of high school chair, which affords him the<br />
opportunity to represent his colleagues at the District level on all<br />
matters pertaining to high schools. This has allowed him to grow<br />
and understand the ever-changing culture within the School District.<br />
Within the last three years, he has created a collaborative<br />
leadership team to develop school-wide initiatives that impact<br />
teaching and learning in the classroom, as well as align with the<br />
School Improvement Plan goals. As a result, Professional Learning<br />
Communities were developed and have impacted the school<br />
community. One of his proudest accomplishments is that over the<br />
past fi ve years, he has never cut a program, club or athletic team<br />
despite the loss in funding.<br />
Setting the tone for the whole school, Cerra is often quoted as saying,<br />
“JPT where the P stands for Pride.” His never-ending approach to<br />
increase school spirit, teacher morale and to be a hands-on leader is<br />
second to none. When speaking to students, his words inspire and<br />
challenge them to reach their goals while his actions demonstrate<br />
his drive to reach whatever goals he sets out to accomplish.<br />
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Principal of the Year <strong>Final</strong>ist<br />
Brian Kingsley<br />
Gulfstream Middle School<br />
In the fi eld of education, Brian Kingsley stands out as a champion<br />
who is passionate, innovative and effective. With 15 years of<br />
education experience, three as Principal of Gulfstream Middle<br />
School, his commitment to his students and the community is<br />
outstanding. He understands the importance of integrating the<br />
school into the surrounding community and has quickly become a<br />
pillar in the Hallandale Beach community.<br />
During his tenure as principal, Gulfstream Middle has gained the<br />
distinction of having the highest increase in student achievement<br />
of all the middle schools in <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Count</strong>y; gained the highest<br />
success rate for accelerating middle school students into high<br />
school math courses; and experienced some of the highest<br />
increases in school enrollment as a result of the school’s success<br />
over the last two years.<br />
The school’s Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics<br />
(STEM) Innovative <strong>Program</strong> and philosophy extends far beyond<br />
the walls of the classrooms to ensure that students are immersed<br />
with numerous positive programs that focus on prevention,<br />
response and engagement.<br />
The importance of Kingsley’s recognition as Florida’s Outstanding<br />
Youth Educator in 2011, speaks to the effectiveness of his leadership<br />
and outstanding service. Gulfstream Middle has adopted a mantra,<br />
which is Kingsley’s personal and professional mission – EVERY<br />
CHILD, EVERY OPPORTUNITY, EVERY TIME!<br />
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Principal of the Year <strong>Final</strong>ist<br />
Dr. Ryan Reardon<br />
Oriole Elementary School<br />
As the principal of Oriole Elementary School, Dr. Ryan T.<br />
Reardon represents a 21st Century leader with his exceptional<br />
abilities and has led multiple efforts to continue the process<br />
of 21st Century learning. He has been the principal at Oriole<br />
Elementary for the past four years and has a total of 14 years of<br />
education experience.<br />
Reardon has implemented numerous initiatives to improve the<br />
physical plant, increase standardized test scores, and improve<br />
the overall academic instruction across all grades. The academic<br />
portfolio of Oriole Elementary over the past three years has<br />
shown some signifi cant gains. The average daily attendance rates<br />
for students has remained high (over 96 percent) and the student<br />
suspension rates remain under one percent.<br />
Prior to his years at Oriole Elementary, Reardon felt the concept<br />
of earning the Golden School Award was a mere idea. For him,<br />
customer service and the respectful treatment of all we encounter<br />
are of utmost importance. The image and reputation of his school<br />
is positive and has led to fi ve consecutive Golden School Awards.<br />
The school’s vision and mission statements refl ect one major<br />
objective: to create and maintain an environment that bonds the<br />
staff, students, parents and community stakeholders with the goal<br />
of providing the best education for all students in a safe learning<br />
environment. Reardon possesses a masterful knowledge of<br />
school operations and data analysis that make our schools better<br />
learning facilities.<br />
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Principal of the Year Nominees<br />
The Principal Achievement Award for Outstanding<br />
Leadership was established by the Florida Department<br />
of Education to recognize exemplary principals for<br />
their contributions to their schools and communities.<br />
The program honors principals that have spearheaded<br />
initiatives to increase student performance, promote<br />
safe learning environments and establish partnerships<br />
with parents and community members.<br />
Nominees are judged on several criteria including:<br />
• Educational History and Professional<br />
Development Activities<br />
• Student Achievement Data<br />
• Student Achievement Initiatives<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Count</strong>y Public Schools joins the State of Florida in<br />
recognizing the exemplary record and contributions of these<br />
nominees.<br />
Philip Bullock, Coral Cove Elementary<br />
Shawn Cerra, J. P. Taravella High<br />
Alfred Dobronz, Stirling Elementary<br />
Tonya Frost, Plantation Elementary<br />
Karlton Johnson, Blanche Ely High<br />
Brian Kingsley, Gulfstream Middle<br />
Dr. Ryan Reardon, Oriole Elementary<br />
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Teacher of the Year <strong>Final</strong>ist<br />
Suzanne Clancy<br />
Challenger Elementary School<br />
As the second grade team leader for the past three years,<br />
Suzanne Clancy contributed to the continuous improvement of<br />
her colleagues by providing professional development and by<br />
sharing best practices. Clancy believes that teachers are the<br />
steps in students’ stairways to future success. “My role in that<br />
stairway is to develop students’ critical thinking, literacy abilities<br />
and problem-solving skills,” said Clancy. “Equally essential is<br />
my duty in fostering a pathway of positive traits, so students<br />
demonstrate responsibility, trustworthiness, perseverance and<br />
respect.”<br />
With 12 years of teaching experience, Clancy has become a mentor<br />
sharing her expertise and experiences with new teachers as well<br />
as veteran teachers. She believes collaboration is paramount<br />
to advancing the teaching profession. As one of her initiatives,<br />
she was the fi rst teacher to create a learning scale rubric that<br />
enables quick access to see if students met their learning goal.<br />
Another example was teaching her colleagues how to teach their<br />
students to use fi ve pre-reading strategies with a kinesthetic<br />
method she developed.<br />
During her lunchtime she works with students that were<br />
struggling in reading to ensure they are successful. She believes<br />
that the education of a child is very complex and lies in the hands<br />
of many, but being an active diligent participant in the learning<br />
process is a must for the child. Her love of teaching is refl ected<br />
in the outstanding quality of her students and demonstration of<br />
their continuous academic achievement.<br />
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Teacher of the Year <strong>Final</strong>ist<br />
Monica Fernandez<br />
Hallandale Adult Community Center<br />
As an English teacher for fi ve years, the expectation for excellence<br />
starts in Monica Fernandez’s classroom and emanates to every<br />
corner of the school’s campus. Whether it is her award-winning<br />
multimedia projects, her innovative teaching style, or her expertise<br />
in differentiating instruction for each student, her room is an oasis<br />
of learning, excitement and academic growth for her students.<br />
Fernandez, who made a conscious decision to teach at an alternative<br />
school, is dedicated to meeting the dramatic and signifi cant needs<br />
of at-risk students. Using her background in fi lm has become one<br />
of her most successful and impactful teaching strategies. Fernandez<br />
coaches her students in translating their experiences with, and<br />
reactions to, literature into inspiring and powerful multi-media<br />
products. She has borrowed the sentiment of a popular home<br />
improvement company, “You can do it! I can help,” to provide her<br />
students with the support and guidance they need.<br />
Her leadership skills have been highly effective as department<br />
chairperson for the school’s communication department, as well as<br />
serving on the School Advisory Council and School Advisory Forum.<br />
Making learning exciting is one of the many reasons the percentage<br />
of students who attend her classes continuously exceeds the<br />
school’s average attendance rate. During students’ graduation<br />
speeches she is often called out by name in recognition of her many<br />
contributions to their success. She is tireless in her commitment<br />
to at-risk students and accepts the challenges of reaching those in<br />
need.<br />
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Teacher of the Year <strong>Final</strong>ist<br />
Dr. Miranti R. Murphy<br />
Boulevard Heights Elementary School<br />
Dr. Miranti Murphy pursued her education at Duke University,<br />
earning a Doctorate of Education. Now teaching third grade,<br />
Murphy has taught in <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Count</strong>y Public Schools for 28<br />
years working with students from the talented to the challenged,<br />
providing them with a positive and rewarding educational<br />
experience.<br />
Murphy’s dedication to the teaching profession is that of a<br />
scholar who constantly and effectively remains updated on the<br />
latest trends and research. <strong>Count</strong>ed on as a master teacher,<br />
she is in charge of staff development of the Common Core<br />
Curriculum Standards. She is a true go-getter. Selected as the<br />
District’s Marzano Trainer Cadre, she supports other educators<br />
in professional growth by actively training groups of teachers in<br />
accountability measures and evaluation processes.<br />
Murphy believes that her role as a teacher is to motivate,<br />
challenge and engage students for life-long learning, as well as<br />
to actively involve parents in the process. She believes that in<br />
order to have infl uence on students, teachers must understand<br />
what motivates them and become an integral part of their daily<br />
lives. Murphy, who considers herself an extended member of<br />
her students’ families said, “Unifi ed partnerships and shared<br />
accountability among teachers, students, parents and the school<br />
are essential because each is interdependent of the other.” She<br />
has earned the respect of students, parents, colleagues and the<br />
entire community.<br />
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Teacher of the Year <strong>Final</strong>ist<br />
Traci Porter<br />
Harbordale Elementary School<br />
As a Reading Specialist and teacher of 11 years in <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Count</strong>y<br />
Public Schools, Traci Porter works with students to master their<br />
readiness skills or reinforce reading and math groups, making each<br />
of them feel special and purposeful in their learning efforts.<br />
Passionate about home, school and community partnerships, Porter<br />
believes, “Family involvement in schools has been shown to improve<br />
student achievement, increase attendance rates, and develop prosocial<br />
behavior. It also helps to promote a positive school culture.”<br />
With such benefi ts attributed to family involvement, Porter focuses<br />
on increasing successful school, home and community partnerships.<br />
She has worked to improve her school’s volunteer program by<br />
connecting parents with their areas of interest. Also, with a major<br />
focus this year on connecting more with the community, she has<br />
lead the effort to more than double community partnerships that<br />
support her school’s initiatives.<br />
Wearing many hats, Porter monitors student health screenings,<br />
coordinates the school’s volunteer program, assumes the<br />
responsibility of textbook coordinator, organizes annual student,<br />
staff and parent surveys, as well as handling all bus situations<br />
approaching each task with a smile on her face and generosity<br />
in her heart. Spending countless hours planning and presenting<br />
professional learning opportunities, she possesses a strong work<br />
ethic with an abundance of knowledge for curriculum needs. By<br />
providing every teacher at her school with resources to enhance<br />
their classrooms and learning environment for their students, she<br />
fully supports her school’s mission and vision to provide positive<br />
educational experiences for all students.<br />
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Teacher of the Year <strong>Final</strong>ist<br />
Marie Rho<br />
Lauderdale Manors Elementary School<br />
With a positive attitude and love of children and their families,<br />
Marie Rho’s third grade students are fortunate to have her as their<br />
teacher. Teaching for eight years, Rho has never started the year<br />
with preconceived notions of her students. She believes a positive<br />
mindset, setting goals and having high expectations is all she needs<br />
to make sound decisions about how to best support and serve<br />
her students. “Decisions made for the good of my students will<br />
ultimately impact their growth and achievement,” said Rho. “It’s<br />
imperative as educators that we strive to not only meet the demands<br />
of state mandates, but to also put the needs of our students fi rst.”<br />
While providing a well managed, organized and academically and<br />
developmentally focused classroom, she has an excellent rapport<br />
with her students and knows how to identify her student’s strengths<br />
and weaknesses. She believes in her students and encourages<br />
them to be the best they can be, shows a sincere interest in them as<br />
individuals and is consistently fair in dealing with them. Rho’s calm<br />
and sensitive personality immediately puts parents at ease and she<br />
understands that a strong and positive relationship between home<br />
and school works magic on students’ success.<br />
As a member of the Lauderdale Manors family, she is involved<br />
with the improvement of her school and was instrumental in<br />
implementing a <strong>Broward</strong> Education Foundation grant to improve<br />
family literacy for the entire school. She gives generously of her<br />
time and often works beyond the school day to tutor and assist<br />
when necessary.<br />
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Teacher of the Year <strong>Final</strong>ist<br />
Evelyn Schwartz<br />
Oakridge Elementary School<br />
As a veteran teacher of almost 19 years, Evelyn Schwartz is the kind<br />
of teacher who sees a need and makes a plan to meet. She supports<br />
her students, and colleagues and is active in the community.<br />
For the last 12 years, Schwartz has focused on inspiring and<br />
encouraging her fi rst grade students to achieve their highest levels.<br />
“My students’ mission statement is: ‘I am responsible for my<br />
learning, safety, health, happiness and making the world a better<br />
place,’” said Schwartz. “My students are only six and seven, but they<br />
understand our mission.” Her goal is for her students to be in an<br />
engaged, positive, safe environment where they can view school as a<br />
place where they can learn and contribute to the world around them.<br />
Always looking for new ways to engage her students, the Daily Five<br />
program was implemented in her classroom so her students were<br />
responsible for their learning to read. “Imagine six and seven year<br />
old children being responsible for their own reading practice.” She<br />
knew this was a winning program and shared it with her colleagues<br />
to motivate their students.<br />
Over the years, she was awarded not only Teacher of the Year at<br />
her school, but also Social Studies Teacher of the Year for <strong>Broward</strong><br />
<strong>Count</strong>y. Schwartz feels her most effective role has been as the<br />
Chairperson for the School Advisory Council, where she established<br />
a genuine rapport with parents and addressed their concerns.<br />
Another active role has been on the City of Hollywood Education<br />
Advisory Committee where she initiated grants for many schools in<br />
Hollywood. Serving in many leadership positions, her role has been<br />
like a life-coach to her colleagues and friends.<br />
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Teacher of the Year Nominees<br />
Roberto Fernandez, III Anderson, Boyd H. High<br />
Sandra M. Brown<br />
Apollo Middle<br />
LaSelleda Denise Shaw-Gray Ashe, Jr., Arthur Robert<br />
Middle<br />
Brian Youngblood<br />
Atlantic Technical Center<br />
Melissa Sherman<br />
Atlantic West Elementary<br />
Carrera Padilla<br />
Attucks Middle<br />
Andrea McNiven<br />
Bair Middle<br />
Nakia Walker<br />
Banyan Elementary<br />
Christine Katsikas<br />
Bayview Elementary<br />
Marye Restrepo<br />
Beachside Montessori<br />
Village<br />
Shannon Ford<br />
Bennett Elementary<br />
Crystal Dargusch Bethune, Mary M.<br />
Elementary<br />
Tonya Sevalia<br />
Blanche Ely High<br />
Dr. Miranti R. Murphy Boulevard Heights<br />
Elementary<br />
Janel Rowe<br />
Bright Horizons<br />
Emily Lauren Wiskoff Broadview Elementary<br />
Gail Williams<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> Estates<br />
Elementary<br />
Thomas J. Desmidt<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> Virtual<br />
Ericea Buchanan<br />
Castle Hill Elementary<br />
Michelle Castillo<br />
Central Park Elementary<br />
Suzanne Clancy<br />
Challenger Elementary<br />
Cheryl LaCroix<br />
Chapel Trail Elementary<br />
Kerry Baroni<br />
Coconut Creek Elementary<br />
Dr. Robyn L. Trainer<br />
Coconut Creek High<br />
Ana Conner<br />
Coconut Palm Elementary<br />
Kesha Redd<br />
Colbert Elementary<br />
Lynde Voet<br />
College Academy (BC)<br />
Shanell Lee<br />
Collins Elementary<br />
Marilyn B. McMullan Community School North<br />
Judith G. Ellsley<br />
Cooper City Elementary<br />
Dwayne Dixon<br />
Cooper City High<br />
Geraldine Casanova<br />
Coral Cove Elementary<br />
Robert DeSabatino<br />
Coral Glades High<br />
Christa Covert<br />
Coral Park Elementary<br />
Christianne Weiner<br />
Coral Springs Elementary<br />
Jenny Martinez-Raposo Coral Springs High<br />
Tracey Lloyd<br />
Coral Springs Middle<br />
Jaime Quintero<br />
<strong>Count</strong>ry Hills Elementary<br />
Randy D. Rollins<br />
<strong>Count</strong>ry Isles Elementary<br />
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Teacher of the Year Nominees<br />
Diane Manusky<br />
Cresthaven Elementary<br />
Linda Goodison-Johnson Croissant Park Elementary<br />
Joseph A. Parsons<br />
Cross Creek School<br />
Courtney Marissa Kambobe Crystal Lake Middle<br />
Clara B. Russo<br />
Cypress Bay High<br />
Blanca I. Hernandez<br />
Cypress Elementary<br />
Sharon Graham<br />
Cypress Run Education<br />
Center<br />
Patricia Moncrieffe<br />
Dania Elementary<br />
Jodi M. Schenkel<br />
Dave Thomas Education<br />
Center<br />
Aurora Morabito<br />
Davie Elementary<br />
Beth Horkheimer<br />
Deerfield Beach<br />
Elementary<br />
Robert Burns<br />
Deerfield Beach High<br />
Rhoda Scott<br />
Deerfield Beach Middle<br />
Dana Edinburg<br />
Deerfield Park Elementary<br />
MeLisa L. Dingle<br />
Dillard Elementary<br />
Robin Adams<br />
Discovery Elementary<br />
Aurealle Hughes Drew, Charles R.<br />
Elementary<br />
Susan G. Walker<br />
Driftwood Elementary<br />
Carmello N. Moussignac Driftwood Middle<br />
Heather Evans<br />
Eagle Point Elementary<br />
Gail Schwartz<br />
Eagle Ridge Elementary<br />
Karen Valachovic<br />
Embassy Creek Elementary<br />
Angela Bostic<br />
Endeavour Primary<br />
Learning Center<br />
Susan Cook<br />
Everglades Elementary<br />
Michele Mits Cash<br />
Everglades High<br />
Kim Glincher<br />
Falcon Cove Middle<br />
Ramona Darnell<br />
Flamingo Elementary<br />
Rachel Aloy<br />
Flanagan, Charles W. High<br />
Mary Flower<br />
Floranada Elementary<br />
Latonia Mills<br />
Forest Glen Middle<br />
Barry Gruber<br />
Forest Hills Elementary<br />
Pauline Latorre<br />
Foster, Stephen<br />
Elementary<br />
Callie Melton<br />
Fort Lauderdale High<br />
Ivy Rauch<br />
Fox Trail Elementary<br />
Debra R. Carafiello<br />
Gator Run Elementary<br />
Shadaryll Shird<br />
Glades Middle<br />
Stacie S. Conner<br />
Gulfstream Middle<br />
Monica Fernandez<br />
Hallandale Adult/<br />
Community Center<br />
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Teacher of the Year Nominees<br />
Faustina Venecia Moreno Hallandale Elementary<br />
Marcia Notkin<br />
Hallandale High<br />
Traci Porter<br />
Harbordale Elementary<br />
Karen Smith<br />
Hawkes Bluff Elementary<br />
Risa Sue Katz<br />
Heron Heights Elementary<br />
Salvatore Scavone<br />
Hollywood Central<br />
Elementary<br />
Kelly Stein<br />
Hollywood Hills<br />
Elementary<br />
Deborah Ann Clark<br />
Hollywood Hills High<br />
Tania McFarlane<br />
Hollywood Park<br />
Elementary<br />
Brianne M. Bednar<br />
Horizon Elementary<br />
Kimberly Chamberlin Hunt, James S. Elementary<br />
Madeline Benacquisto Indian Ridge Middle<br />
Olga I. Espada<br />
Indian Trace Elementary<br />
Tamika Jeanelle Scott King, Jr., Dr. Martin Luther<br />
Elementary<br />
Lori Natalie Sparks<br />
Lake Forest Elementary<br />
Odalys Sage<br />
Lakeside Elementary<br />
April Walker<br />
Larkdale Elementary<br />
Karen Jackson-Parsons Lauderdale Lakes Middle<br />
Marie Bellynda Rho<br />
Lauderdale Manors<br />
Elementary<br />
Ruth Frances Wilson<br />
Lauderhill Middle<br />
Francise Smith<br />
Lauderhill Paul Turner<br />
Elementary<br />
Natasha Garcia<br />
Liberty Elementary<br />
Marjorie E. Gomez-Odato Lloyd Estates Elementary<br />
Holly Snell-Steamer<br />
Lyons Creek Middle<br />
Michelle Chapman<br />
Manatee Bay Elementary<br />
Stacey Szatkiewicz<br />
Maplewood Elementary<br />
Patricia Moore<br />
Margate Elementary<br />
Nikia Ragin<br />
Margate Middle<br />
Sherrone McIntosh Markham, Robert C.<br />
Elementary<br />
Kathleen Smallwood<br />
Marshall, Thurgood<br />
Elementary<br />
Mary Geus<br />
McArthur High<br />
Caryn M. Coburn<br />
McFatter Technical Center<br />
Leonora Teresa Walkes McNab Elementary<br />
James H. Carter<br />
McNicol Middle<br />
Aaron Galit<br />
Millennium Middle<br />
Jill Colon<br />
Miramar Elementary<br />
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Teacher of the Year Nominees<br />
Pascale Atouriste<br />
Miramar High<br />
Cynthia Josephine Boggus Mirror Lake Elementary<br />
Patricia Delmonte<br />
Monarch High<br />
Dana Dowe<br />
Morrow Elementary<br />
Calvin Golson<br />
New Renaissance Middle<br />
Ronald K. Jules<br />
New River Middle<br />
Leslie Ross<br />
Nob Hill Elementary<br />
Susan Schendowich<br />
Norcrest Elementary<br />
Kimberly McGill<br />
North Andrews Gardens<br />
LaMarsharee Wilson<br />
North Side Elementary<br />
Vernicca Beard Wynter Northeast High<br />
LaToya Ronalda DeHart Nova Blanche Forman<br />
Elementary<br />
Annmargareth Salyer Marousky Nova Eisenhower<br />
Elementary<br />
Joshua Bishop<br />
Nova High<br />
Jill Slesinski<br />
Nova Middle<br />
Kelly Adamowich<br />
Oakland Park Elementary<br />
Evelyn B. Schwartz<br />
Oakridge Elementary<br />
Debra Bukovi<br />
Olsen Middle<br />
Anna Fusco<br />
Orange Brook Elementary<br />
Judith H. Kamin-Crelin Palm Cove Elementary<br />
Betty Hightower<br />
Palmview Elementary<br />
Terrie Jacques Clark<br />
Panther Run Elementary<br />
Renata Zotti<br />
Park Lakes Elementary<br />
Thajuana Duncan-Cobb Park Ridge Elementary<br />
Terri Taddei<br />
Park Springs Elementary<br />
Catherine Kager<br />
Park Trails Elementary<br />
Corrie Lohr<br />
Parkside Elementary<br />
Marc Jacob Aronin<br />
Parkway Middle<br />
Sonia Pita<br />
Pasadena Lakes<br />
Elementary<br />
Beth A. Castro<br />
Pembroke Pines<br />
Elementary<br />
Deborah Aquino Perry, Annabel C.<br />
Elementary<br />
Nashla Cher-Frere<br />
Perry, Henry D. Middle<br />
Barbara Pressman<br />
Peters Elementary<br />
Cynthia Lassiter<br />
Pine Ridge Education<br />
Center<br />
Barbara Ochipinti<br />
Pines Lakes Elementary<br />
Danielle Maxwell<br />
Pines Middle<br />
Carol Raphan<br />
Pinewood Elementary<br />
Cheryl Ann Chartrand Pioneer Middle<br />
Scott Kusant<br />
Piper High<br />
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Teacher of the Year Nominees<br />
Beverly P. White<br />
Richard M. Ledgister<br />
Matthew A. Fritzius<br />
Carol King Roberts<br />
Susan L. Burns<br />
Monica Blanco<br />
Jolie Nichelle Stevens<br />
Cindy Boehmer<br />
Rosemarie McKinstry<br />
Alvaro Picado<br />
Holly Maier<br />
Lorraine Lenart<br />
Liliana Amanda Pin<br />
Judith Douglas<br />
Sebrina L. Marshall-Kizer<br />
Jessica Temple<br />
Marie Russell<br />
Rose Latimer<br />
Karen Ann Morgan<br />
Karen Baker<br />
Angela Gilmore<br />
Camelia Mot<br />
Trudy Jarosz<br />
Kelly McEwen<br />
Jill Pavlick<br />
Henry Michaud<br />
Jessica Alonso<br />
Peter Tulloch<br />
Polett Williams<br />
Carol Lynn Bayazitoglu<br />
Monnika N. Reyes<br />
Audrey Green<br />
Gloria S. McIntosh<br />
Jerry M. Holt<br />
Rhonda L. Hyatt<br />
Donna Amelkin<br />
Maria Hanrahan<br />
Emily A. Gonzalez<br />
Johanna Weise<br />
Gloria Duncanson<br />
Christie Diez<br />
Plantation Elementary<br />
Plantation Middle<br />
Plantation High<br />
Plantation Park Elementary<br />
Pompano Beach<br />
Elementary<br />
Pompano Beach High<br />
Pompano Beach Middle<br />
Quiet Waters Park<br />
Elementary<br />
Ramblewood Elementary<br />
Ramblewood Elementary<br />
Rickards, James S. Middle<br />
Riverglades Elementary<br />
Riverland Elementary<br />
Riverside Elementary<br />
Rock Island Elementary<br />
Royal Palm Elementary<br />
Sanders Park Elementary<br />
Sandpiper Elementary<br />
Sawgrass Elementary<br />
Sawgrass Springs Middle<br />
Sea Castle Elementary<br />
Seagull School<br />
Seminole Middle<br />
Sheridan Hills Elementary<br />
Sheridan Park Elementary<br />
Sheridan Technical Center<br />
Silver Lakes Elementary<br />
Silver Lakes Middle<br />
Silver Palms Elementary<br />
Silver Ridge Elementary<br />
Silver Shores Elementary<br />
Silver Trail Middle<br />
South <strong>Broward</strong> High<br />
South Plantation High<br />
Stirling Elementary<br />
Stoneman Douglas, Majory<br />
High<br />
Stranahan High<br />
Sunrise Middle<br />
Sunset Lakes Elementary<br />
Sunset School<br />
Sunshine Elementary<br />
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Teacher of the Year Nominees<br />
Vunteanus “Candy” Boyce<br />
James L. Simmons<br />
James Cernaz<br />
Adina LaPaglia<br />
Susan Euler<br />
Stefanie Velandia<br />
Mary Jane Cortazzo<br />
Greta M. Rowe<br />
Frances Wood<br />
Maria A. Muniz<br />
Kathy M. Gallagher<br />
Stacie Poritz<br />
Riva Hope Markowitz<br />
Richard Cantlupe<br />
Sherrie Savett<br />
France Martine A. Alcena<br />
Michelle Nelson<br />
Higgins Sainvil<br />
Shira H. Rom Bitton<br />
Noel Doglione<br />
Patricia E. Donnison<br />
Jennifer McHenry<br />
Diane Harrison<br />
Tamarac Elementary<br />
Taravella High<br />
The Quest Center<br />
Tedder Elementary<br />
Tequesta Trace Middle<br />
Tradewinds Elementary<br />
Tropical Elementary<br />
Village Elementary<br />
Welleby Elementary<br />
West <strong>Broward</strong> High<br />
West Hollywood<br />
Elementary<br />
Westchester Elementary<br />
Western High<br />
Westglades Middle<br />
Westpine Middle<br />
Westwood Heights<br />
Elementary<br />
Whiddon-Rogers Education<br />
Center<br />
William Dandy Middle<br />
Wilton Manors Elementary<br />
Wingate Oaks Center<br />
Winston Park Elementary<br />
Young, Virginia Shuman<br />
Elementary<br />
Young, Walter C. Middle<br />
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Congratulations to all nominees and finalists for <strong>Broward</strong>’s<br />
Outstanding <strong>Teachers</strong>, Principals, Assistant Principals and<br />
School-Related Employees<br />
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Phone: 954-425-0665 • Fax: 954-425-0855<br />
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Celebrating over 30 years in the child care field<br />
and over 15 years of commitment to the children,<br />
families and schools of <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Count</strong>y<br />
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Tel: 954.596.9000 . Fax: 954.596.9880 . www.aspkids.com<br />
After School <strong>Program</strong>s, Inc.<br />
congratulates all<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Count</strong>y Public Schools<br />
Caliber Award Recipients!<br />
Partners in education with<br />
<strong>Broward</strong>’s finest schools:<br />
21st CCLC - Oriole Elementary<br />
21st CCLC - Watkins Elementary<br />
Beachside Montessori Village<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> Estates Elementary<br />
Chapel Trail Elementary<br />
Collins Elementary<br />
Coral Cove Elementary<br />
Croissant Park Elementary<br />
Cypress Elementary<br />
Dania Elementary<br />
Deerfield Beach Elementary<br />
Deerfield Beach Middle<br />
Everglades Elementary<br />
Forest Hills Elementary<br />
Fox Trail Elementary<br />
Gator Run Elementary<br />
Hollywood Central Elementary<br />
Horizon Elementary<br />
Lake Forest Elementary<br />
Lauderdale Manors Elementary<br />
Lloyd Estates Elementary<br />
Martin Luther King Elementary<br />
Manatee Bay Elementary<br />
McNab Elementary<br />
Meadowbrook Elementary<br />
Miramar Elementary<br />
Mirror Lake Elementary<br />
Oriole Elementary<br />
Palm Cove Elementary<br />
Palmview Elementary<br />
Park Trails Elementary<br />
Pompano Beach Elementary<br />
The Quest Center<br />
Riverglades Elementary<br />
Sheridan Hills Elementary<br />
Silver Lakes Elementary<br />
Tamarac Elementary<br />
Tedder Elementary<br />
Tradewinds Elementary<br />
Village Elementary<br />
Watkins Elementary<br />
West Hollywood Elementary<br />
Westwood Heights Elementary<br />
Winston Park Elementary<br />
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congratulates all the<br />
finalists on their<br />
outstanding achievement<br />
thanks to the miami marlins for their<br />
support of outstanding teachers<br />
Community Involvement Awards<br />
Proudly Presents<br />
day<br />
appreciation teacher<br />
june 1, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Miami Marlins vs New York Mets<br />
Marlins Park<br />
April 10, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Parker Playhouse, Fort Lauderdale, FL<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Count</strong>y<br />
Public Schools<br />
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The Annual<br />
CALIBER<br />
AWARDS<br />
is presented by<br />
The <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Count</strong>y Public Schools<br />
Public Information Office<br />
Tracy Clark, Public Information Officer<br />
Requel Bell, Office Manager<br />
Pearl Cook, Manager, BECON<br />
Regine Desdunes, Clerk Specialist<br />
Nadine Drew, Specialist, Public<br />
Relations & Governmental Affairs<br />
Dana Ioia, Clerk Specialist<br />
Fran Klauber, Coordinator, Public<br />
Relations & Governmental Affairs<br />
Christine Hightower, Clerk<br />
Specialist<br />
Noel Hyatt, Coordinator, BECON<br />
Martha Mercier, Intern<br />
Eric Powell, Manager, BECON<br />
Wanda Robinson, Specialist, Parents<br />
Business and Community Partnerships<br />
Phyllis Schiffer-Simon, Director,<br />
BECON<br />
Deborah Sparbeck, Clerk Specialist<br />
Charles Webster, Coordinator, Public<br />
Relations & Governmental Affairs<br />
Connie Wotton, Community Resource<br />
Specialist, Volunteer Services<br />
Mike Zuazo, Webmaster<br />
Special thanks to all those who assisted in the planning<br />
and presentation of the Caliber Awards, including:<br />
Coco Burns, <strong>Program</strong> Coordinator, <strong>Broward</strong> Education Foundation<br />
Mike Kaye, Graphic Artist, BECON<br />
Johanna Lang, Graphic Artist/BCPS Photographer, BECON<br />
Nina Randall, Coordinator, Partners In Education<br />
Members of the Caliber Screening Committee, <strong>2013</strong><br />
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<strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Count</strong>y<br />
Public Schools<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Count</strong>y Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth largest public school system in the United States, the second<br />
largest in the state of Florida and the largest fully accredited K-12 and adult school district in the nation. The District<br />
offers a diverse educational environment with over 260,000 students and 175,000 adults in 315 schools, centers,<br />
charters and virtual schools.<br />
Did you know…<br />
• <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Count</strong>y students were awarded $143 million in<br />
academic scholarships and $4.3 million dollars in athletic<br />
scholarships, and over 5,000 students received state<br />
scholarships through the Florida Bright Futures <strong>Program</strong>.<br />
• U.S. News World Report ranks five <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Count</strong>y high<br />
schools among the best in the nation, the Washington<br />
Post named 11 high schools to its High School Challenge<br />
list, and Newsweek magazine named four high schools to<br />
its list of America’s Best High Schools.<br />
• Six Magnet Schools received National Magnet Schools<br />
Merit Awards – including three Magnet Schools of<br />
Excellence Awards and three Magnet Schools of<br />
Distinction Awards – for their consistent delivery of quality<br />
services to all school stakeholders.<br />
• Every <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Count</strong>y public school is<br />
accredited by AdvancED (SACS/CASI), a global<br />
leader in advancing education excellence.<br />
• BCPS leads the state of Florida with a total of<br />
1,797 teachers certified by the National Board for<br />
Professional Teaching Standards, an advanced<br />
teaching credential, and 56 percent of teachers<br />
hold graduate degrees.<br />
• BCPS is the first school district in the nation to<br />
be certified by the National Wildlife Federation.<br />
• BCPS serves a diverse student population with<br />
171 different countries and 53 different<br />
languages represented.<br />
Educating Today’s Student to Succeed in Tomorrow’s World<br />
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is proud to support the<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Count</strong>y Public Schools<br />
Caliber Awards<br />
We congratulate all the nominees for impacting<br />
students and making a difference in our community<br />
Lighting the way to better health<br />
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