Page 13 - Martin Downs Bulletin - January '20

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kids Corner

Martin County Teacher Of

The Year Selected At Fun-
Filled Event

By Jackie Holfelder
When the gala event announcing the name of the
Education Foundation of Martin County’s Teacher of the
Year takes place, school spirit reaches a fever pitch!
The annual celebration, presented by Audi Stuart and
Infiniti Stuart, is filled with fun and lots of good-hearted
rivalry.
This year’s event took place on Nov. 8 at the Port St. Lucie Devin Carlson, general manager of Audi
Civic Center as three teachers – out of a group of 23 – were Stuart; Angie Roberts, Martin County Teacher
selected as category winners for this highly respected honor. of the Year and Alan Franciosi, general
The current Florida Teacher of the Year, Dr. Dakeyan Cha’ manager of Infiniti Stuart at EFMC’s Teacher
Dre’ Graham, was on hand to join in the celebration. of the Year event Ginger Featherstone, deputy superintendent, MCSD; Dr. Dakeyan Cha’ Dre’
Graham, 2020 Florida Teacher of the Year; Jennie Bellone, Martin County
Category Winners Were: High School Teacher of the Year; Angie Roberts, Martin County Teacher of
• Elementary School Teacher the Year and Martin County Elementary Teacher of the Year; Laura Leister,
of the Year – Angela Roberts, Martin County Middle School Teacher of the Year; and Linda Fitzpatrick,
Felix A. Williams Elementary president, EFMC Board of Directors at EFMC’s Teacher of the Year event
School; award sponsored by
Publix Super Markets Charities
• Middle School Teacher
of the Year – Laura Leister,
Indiantown Middle School;
award sponsored by The
Education Foundation of
Mel Nobel, Jeanine Webster, Andrew Kennedy, Louise Kennedy, Sarah Testa Martin County
and Rich Testa Stuart at EFMC’s Teacher of the Year event • High School Teacher of
the Year – Jennie Bellone,
Willoughby Learning Center;
award sponsored by Keiser
University
Angela Roberts was selected
as the overall Martin County
Teacher of the Year. The
award was sponsored by Audi Nominee Dani Collin and staff and supporters from Bessey Creek
Stuart and Infiniti Stuart. Elementary School dressed in her Game of Thrones theme at EFMC’s
She will represent the Martin Teacher of the Year event
County School District in the
competition to select the Florida Department at the individual school
of Education’s Teacher of the Year. levels. Community
Roberts will also receive a one-year all members also have the
EFMC Board of Directors (back) Kate Cotner, Tyson Waters, Ian Cotner, expenses paid lease to an Audi or Infiniti of opportunity to vote and
Justin Pigott; (front) Richard Kolleda, Linda Fitzpatrick, Taryn Kryzda, her choice. share how their favorite
and Arati Hammond at EFMC’s Teacher of the Year event Candidates are selected by their peers teacher has made a
difference to their students
and in our community.
Gifted Testing For Palm Gifted testing takes about one hour and you receive Once nominated, each
teacher must submit a
results the same day in summary form. All clients testing
Beach Schools with us receive a free video tour of the office. The video comprehensive written
tour allows your child to see where he or she will be portfolio and participate
By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., working and this helps put kids at ease. When kids know in an intensive interview
Licensed School where they are going it helps reduce anxiety. In addition, process.
Psychologist you can tell your child he or she will be doing activities Guests enjoyed a buffet
The Palm Beach rather than testing. of heavy hors d’oeuvres
School District’s gifted The Palm Beach Schools offer full-time gifted classes and salads. Each school
classes require your child starting in kindergarten. Some benefits of gifted classes has its own table,
to take an individually include allowing your child to work more toward his decorated in such themes
administered IQ test or her potential, providing a deeper dive into learning as Game of Thrones and Laura Leister, Martin County
from a l i c e nse d about topics your child is interested in and being part of Puttin’ on the Ritz. A Middle School Teacher of the
psychologist. The gifted a gifted group of kids with similar traits and advanced spirited D.J. adds to the Year as Beauty, with The Beast
class requirement is that academics. Gifted classes also help prevent boredom. upbeat atmosphere. at EFMC’s Teacher of the Year
your child should have If you are hesitant about testing we also offer a brief Schools enter the room event
an IQ score of 130 or higher which means he or she 20-minute gifted screening that gives an estimated IQ individually, dancing and
scored at or above 98 out of 100 same age children. and lets us know if your child is close to the 130 mark to cheering to music selected by its own nominee who brings
Most young children enjoy the IQ activities of building do full gifted testing. Schedule soon if you’d like gifted up the rear of the group accompanied by his or her own
with blocks, doing thinking puzzles, remembering testing because the prime slots fill up quickly. Call (561) escort. Each person in the entourage is attired in outfits
pictures, and stamping pictures with a stamper. 625-4125 or visit www.JimForgan.com. that complement the theme.
The Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC)
is a 501(c)(3) community investment organization
Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, comprised of business leaders, community volunteers
and school officials with the common goal of enriching
Gifted Testing and enhancing the quality of education for students and
educators in Martin County’s public schools. For more
information, visit www.EducationFoundationMC.org.

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