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You Can Help Select The Next colleagues and must submit a comprehensive
Martin County Teacher Of written portfolio and participate in an intensive
interview process.
The Year Here’s where you come in. Members of the
community also vote, sharing how a favorite
By Jackie Holfelder teacher has made a difference to their students
This is one ballot everyone loves to cast: selecting the and the community.
Martin County Teacher of the Year! Voting is now open. Visit www.
The Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC) educationfoundationmc.org to place yours and
has announced the honorees for the 2021/22 school year. share your heartwarming story.
• Cynthia Ganther – Bessey Creek Elementary School On Friday, Dec. 10, three of the 23 nominees
• Tammy Reinhart – Citrus Grove Elementary School from elementary, middle and high school levels
• Kelly DiGrazia – Crystal Lake Elementary School will be recognized at the Education Foundation
• Tonya Belvin – Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School of Martin County’s Teacher of the Year Awards
• Jessica Urbay – Felix A. Williams Elementary School Celebration, a gala and fun-filled event which
• Laura Bianco – Hidden Oaks Middle School will take place at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union
• Rachel Hoilman – Hobe Sound Elementary School Event Center in Port St. Lucie. There will be
• Diane Connelly – The Hope Center for Autism one winner in each category.
• Sandra Racette – Indiantown Middle School The overall Martin County Teacher of
• LaShawnda McNair – J.D. Parker School of Science, Math the Year will be chosen from this trio and go Nominees for 2021/22 Martin County Teacher of the Year
& Technology on to represent Martin County in the Florida Photo by EFMC
• Donna Vojcsik – Jensen Beach Elementary School Department of Education’s Teacher of the Year
• Nicole Lavelle – Jensen Beach Elementary School competition. The Education Foundation of Martin County is a not–
• Kelloryn Kalwa – Martin County High School Sponsors include Audi Stuart, Infiniti Stuart, Alfa Romeo for–profit, 501(c)(3), community investment organization
• Nicole Hammond – Murray Middle School Stuart, Keiser University, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union and comprised of business leaders, community volunteers, and
• Crystal Hallee – Palm City Elementary School EFMC. school officials with the common goal of enriching and
• Jennifer Arey – Pinewood Elementary School For sponsorship information, contact Lisa Rhodes, enhancing the quality of education for students and educators
• Amy Jackson– Port Salerno Elementary School executive director, EFMC at (772) 600–8062 or LRhodes@ in Martin County’s public schools. For more information,
• Damaris Mendez – Riverbend Academy EducationFoundationMC.org. visit www.educationfoundationmc.org.
• Lauren Favors – SeaWind Elementary School
• Jeanine Bushman – South Fork High School
• Kirsten Pendleton – Treasure Coast Classical Academy
• Elliott Harris – Warfield Elementary School
• Lani Bartsch – Willoughby Learning Center
One teacher from each school is nominated by his or her
Senior
MatterS
‘Not Just For Seniors’
Get Out Of The House! Three Ways To Make
Social Connections
By Arati Hammond,
Realtor at Keller Williams
Realty, Seniors Real Estate
Specialist and Certified
Luxury Home Marketing
Specialist
1. Take A Class
Meet people who share
at least one common interest.
Or spread your wings, try
something new, and meet
a greater variety of people.
Possibilities include art and pottery classes at a local art studio
or supply store; physical fitness or swimming classes at a nearby
gym; technology classes at the local library; or crafts classes
at a hobby supply store, etc. Your community college or local Est. 1926
technical training center may offer more in-depth tech-oriented The Heart of Hobe Sound
courses. Or, classes in literature, history, or politics may be
available at a local college, potentially at a substantial discount
or even free to senior citizens! Christmas season
2. Volunteer eVents & ProJeCts WE are YOUR
Local not-for-profit agencies are always looking for good We WiLL Be renoVatinG oUr aLmost Community Church
help. Volunteering is a way to get involved, meet people, and 100 Year oLD ChUrCh (it’s GoinG to
make a difference in the world — starting with your local Cost $350,000 – time taKes its toLL) All Visitors Welcome
community. Become a docent for a local historical site, be a donations welcomed and appreciated. We Invite You to Worship with Us
museum guide, help paint backdrops for a community theatre,
serve food at a soup kitchen, read stories to children at the local BBQ FUN RAISER w/BILLY BOWMAN & MARK BOHNE Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
library, walk dogs and cuddle kittens at the humane society, help NOV. 18 at Harry & The Natives, 11910 SE Federal HWY 1
others as a volunteer for the Red Cross or the Salvation Army. THANKSGIVING DINNER ... NOV. 25, 2 TO 4 P.M. Give us a call or visit our
The possibilities are endless! If you search online for “not-for- Everyone is welcome, BRING A DISH AND A FRIEND
profit organizations near me,” you’ll probably be able to identify CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE DEC. 24 website for more information.
at least one or two that align with your talents and interests. Also 5:30 P.M. Full choir singing your favorite Christmas carols (772) 546-5043
investigate options posted at volunteermatch.org. FOR THE FORGOTTEN www.heartofhobesound.org
3. Join A Group Or Club Christmas gifts for adult disabled men and women
Love to read? Consider joining a book club. Can’t get enough CHRISTMAS CARDS AND GIFTS FOR THE SOLDIERS
history? Check out your local historical or heritage society. Love MONTHLY DINNERS
getting out in nature? Explore hiking or camping clubs. Want to Monthly dinners to help offset some of the almost $350,000 in
explore creative writing? Join a writer’s group. The list goes on renovation cost to our Church – Dinner will be held on the 2nd Friday
of the month from October thru May
and on. Meetup.com is a good place to explore options. No matter Cost is $15 per person
how you decide to spend your time, sharing that time with people NOV. 12 - Roast Beef dinner
who share your interests is a great way to start conversations, DEC. 10 - Pork Loin dinner
stay active, and make new friends — all while sharing beautiful 11933 SE Juno Crescent • Hobe Sound, Florida 33455
experiences.