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Education nEws

YOU Can Help Select The

Next Martin County Teacher
Of The Year

By Jackie Holfelder
Martin County Teacher of the Year: the election that
everyone looks forward to with a smile!
The Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC)
has announced the honorees for the 2022/23 school year.
2022/23 Candidates Are:
• Dorothy Hyland, Bessey Creek Elementary School
• Natalie Martin, Citrus Grove Elementary School
• Alexandria Gribble, Clark Advanced Learning Center
• Rebekah Synakowski, Crystal Lake Elementary School
• Carol-Lee Holland, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle
School
• Carissa Berkely, Felix A. Williams Elementary School
• Danielle Buddin, Hidden Oaks Middle School
• Alayna Woolley, Hobe Sound Elementary School
• Jodi Cooper, Hope Center for Autism
• Olga Leonard, Indiantown Middle School
• Jessica Addorisio, J.D. Parker School of Science, Math
& Technology
• Morgan Foohs, Jensen Beach Elementary School
• Michelle Hance, Jensen Beach High School
• Richard LoSardo, Martin County High School
• Paul Chasse, Murray Middle School
• Todd Belowch, Palm City Elementary School
• Michelle Heath, Pinewood Elementary School
• Rachel Reinhardt, Port Salerno Elementary School
• Jennifer Goodman, Riverbend Academy
• Tammie Meder, SeaWind Elementary School 2022/23 Teacher of the Year candidates. Photo provided by Education Foundation of Martin County
• Christina Steger, South Fork High School
• Monica Pool, Stuart Middle School The overall Martin County Teacher of the Year will
• Patricia Rielly, Treasure Coast Classical Academy be selected from this trio and go on to represent Martin Stuart Air Show from page 1
• Heather Hoffman, Warfield Elementary School County in the Florida Department of Education’s Teacher
One teacher from each school is nominated by his or of the Year competition. Pilots and crew come to the party directly following
her colleagues and must submit a comprehensive written During the event, one school will receive the Spirit their twilight performance, even if they’re sweaty or
portfolio and participate in an intensive interview process. Award, presented by Treasure Coast Urgent Care, for stained with grease, hence the party’s unusual name.
Here’s where you come in: Members of the community outstanding interpretation of theme and display of Gates open at 5 p.m. Tickets to the TD Bank Dirty
also vote, sharing how a favorite teacher has made a positive energy and camaraderie. Flight Suit Party are $115 per person and include general
difference to their students and the community. For sponsorship information, contact Lisa Rhodes, admission to the air show that night. Children aged 5 and
Voting is now open. Visit www.educationfoundationmc. executive director, EFMC at (772) 600-8062 or under are free.
org to place yours and share your heartwarming story. LRhodes@EducationFoundationMC.org. After you’ve decided which of these lively events
On Friday, Nov. 4, three of the 24 nominees from The Education Foundation of Martin County is a not- you’d like to attend, it’s easy to purchase your tickets at
elementary, middle, and high school levels will be for-profit, 501(c)(3), community investment organization www.stuartairshow.com/tickets.
recognized at the Education Foundation of Martin County comprised of business leaders, community volunteers,
Teacher of the Year Awards celebration presented by Audi and school officials with the common goal of enriching
Stuart, Infiniti Stuart and Alfa Romeo Stuart. This festive and enhancing the quality of education for students and
and fun-filled event takes place at MIDFLORIDA Event educators in Martin County’s public schools. For more
Center in Port St. Lucie. There will be one winner in each information, visit www.educationfoundationmc.org.
category. Category sponsors include Keiser University
and MIDFLORIDA Credit Union.

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