outstanding mentor of the year - Broward County Public Schools

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Honoring Broward County Public Schools outstanding
volunteers, mentors, business partners and
parent involvement initiatives.
Friday, February 26, 2016
Parker Playhouse
To learn more about the history of Broward County Public Schools and
the Centennial Celebration, visit browardschools.com/bcps100.
YEARS
browardschools.com/bcps100
DID YOU
KNOW?
1915
1920
In 1920, salaries
averaged $100 a month
for teachers and $150 a
month for principals.
1930
1940
By 1940, Broward County’s population
reached 30,794. In 1947, the District
had 17 schools and the Board of
Public Instruction grew from three
members to five.
By 1954, the District included
a total of 41 schools.
1970
In 1977, the District implemented
the English for Speakers of Other
Languages (ESOL) program.
This was years before the state
mandated such programs in 1990.
1980
In 1982, Broward County Public Schools
was among the first school districts to
purchase computers for classrooms, using
them in business education programs.
1990
2000
In 2007, for the first time, regular
School Board meetings were
streamed live on the District’s website.
YEARS
The 1930s marked the
establishment of the
Broward County Council of
Parent Teacher Associations.
1950
1960
In 1967, the Instructional
Television Center (ITV),
now known as BECON-TV
(Broward Education
Communication Network), broadcast
for the first time.
In 1915, J.M. Holding became the
first Superintendent of Schools in
Broward County and C.D. Kittredge
was named the first Chairman of
the Board of Public Instruction.
2015
In 1995, Broward County Public
Schools launched its website
browardschools.com, officially
joining the World Wide Web.
In 2015, Broward County Public Schools
celebrates 100 years of educational
excellence with 238 schools, centers
and technical colleges. The District is
now the sixth largest public school
system in the nation and the second
largest in Florida.
The School Board of Broward County, Florida • Robin Bartleman • Heather P. Brinkworth • Abby M. Freedman • Patricia Good • Donna P. Korn • Laurie Rich Levinson
Ann Murray • Dr. Rosalind Osgood • Nora Rupert • Robert W. Runcie, Superintendent of Schools
The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy or procedure which results in discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin,
marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint may call the Director, Equal Educational Opportunities/ADA
Compliance Department at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments
Act of 2008, (ADAAA) may call Equal Educational Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158. browardschools.com
PROGRAM
Presentation of Colors......................................... West Broward High School
Army JROTC
LTC Kenneth Merkel, Senior Army Instructor
Teresa Hall, Principal
National Anthem................................................. Cooper City High School
Margaret McVay
Wendy Doll, Principal
Welcome.............................................................. Eric Yutzy, Master of Ceremonies
Morning News Anchor, WPLG
Greetings.............................................................. Dr. Rosalind Osgood, Chair
School Board of Broward County, Florida
Remarks................................................................ Robert W. Runcie
Superintendent of Schools
Coral Springs High Cheerleaders...................... Coral Springs High School
Annette Goldstein, Coach
Susan Leon-Leigh, Principal
District-Level Partnership..................................... Tracy Clark, Chief Public Information Officer
BCPS Public Information Office
School-Based Partnerships................................. Tim Curtin, 1st Vice President
Partners In Education, Inc.
Memorial Healthcare Systems
The Ladies of Ashanti.......................................... Nova High School
Leah Jackson, Sponsor
Dr. John Lacasse, Principal
Family and Community Engagement Award... Brandon Frantz, President
Broward County Association of Student Councils
Outstanding Mentor Awards.............................. Michaelle Pope, Executive Director
Centennial Awards
BCPS Student Support Initiatives
The Men of Black Reign...................................... Nova High School
Celebrating our Centennial............................... The School Board of Broward County, Florida
Outstanding Volunteers and
Years of Service Awards
Pizazz Unlimited Show Choir............................... North Andrews Gardens Elementary
Shirley Jackson-Callandret, Show Choir Director
Davida Shacter, Principal
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EVENT SPONSORS
Sponsoring today’s event is only one of the ways these organizations
demonstrate their commitment to Broward County Public Schools
students, families and community. Throughout the year, their
products, services and people work to improve our lives. Please thank each of our sponsors for
their involvement, as well as for their contribution to the Community Involvement Awards.
TITLE
SPONSOR
SILVER LEVEL
After School Programs
COPPER LEVEL
Grand Canyon University
Sunshine Child Care Programs
BRONZE LEVEL
Florida Power and Light
SPECIAL THANKS
BCPS Business Support Center
The School Board of
Broward County, Florida
Robin Bartleman • Heather P. Brinkworth
Abby M. Freedman • Patricia Good
Donna P. Korn • Laurie Rich Levinson •Ann Murray
Dr. Rosalind Osgood • Nora Rupert
Robert W. Runcie, Superintendent of Schools
The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any
policy or procedure which results in discrimination on the basis
of age, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression,
national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual
orientation. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or
harassment complaint may call the Director, Equal
Educational Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department at
754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158.
Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under
the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008,
(ADAAA) may call Equal Educational Opportunities/ADA
Compliance Department at 754-321-2150 or Teletype
Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158
browardschools.com
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Public Information Office,
Office of Strategy and Continuous Improvement and
Office of Student Support Initiatives
present
THE 2016
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
AWARDS
COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT
AWARDS
MASTER OF
CEREMONIES
Eric Yutzy
Local 10 Morning News Anchor
Eric Yutzy co-anchors the Local 10 Morning
News and also reports during the week. Eric
moved to covering news after spending 11
years as an award-winning sports anchor.
From 2010-14, Eric was the weekend sports
anchor at WTHR-TV in Indianapolis. There
he carved a niche as a storyteller, gaining
behind the scenes access to athletes. Eric
primarily covered the Indianapolis Colts
and Indiana Pacers. His responsibilities also
included Big Ten Conference basketball
and football, and IndyCar and NASCAR
racing. While in Indianapolis, Eric covered
major sporting events, including Super
Bowls, Final Fours, the NBA and NFL playoffs,
the Indianapolis 500 and many more.
From 2004-10, Eric was a sports anchor at
WTVF-TV in Nashville, Tennessee, where he
covered the Tennessee Titans, Nashville
Predators, and Southeastern Conference
football and basketball.
COMMITTEE
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
Dr. Carolyn Stewart, Coordinator, District Community
Relations
Ernesto De la Hoz, Community Resource Specialist
Nyasha Hinds, Community Resource Specialist
OFFICE OF STRATEGY AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Dale Schmidt, Director, Performance Management
OFFICE OF STUDENT SUPPORT INITIATIVES
Wanda Robinson, Specialist, Parent Engagement
BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES
Candida Garvin, Financial Systems Facilitator
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Eric has received numerous honors,
including Emmy and Associated Press
awards. He’s passionate about finding
feature stories in the community that
showcase hardworking people doing
incredible things.
Originally from Peabody, Massachusetts,
Eric graduated from Quinnipiac University
in Connecticut and started his career as
a reporter for WKEF-TV in Dayton, Ohio. He
then moved to Atlantic City, New Jersey,
and was a reporter and sports anchor for
WMGM-TV before moving on to Nashville.
Eric enjoys volunteering his time with
many organizations across many different
spectrums of service. He’s a married father
of four, so investing time in his family takes
up most of his free time. He also enjoys
reading, writing, working out and playing
basketball.
TODAY’S PERFORMERS
West Broward High School Army JROTC
The JROTC is a citizenship and leadership program
consisting of 9th - 12th grade high school students.
Coral Springs High School CheerleaderS
The Coral Spring High cheerleaders are the winners of
the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA)
State Championship for the 2A non-tumbling division
for the second year in a row. They also placed 5th in
the nation at the National High School Cheerleading
Championship at Walt Disney World.
AFRICAN VIOLET ASSOCIATION
African Violet Association (AVA) was created in 1996.
The motto is “through brotherhood and sisterhood
comes AVA.” AVA was founded on the principles of
high academics, family and team work. AVA’s goal
is to teach and reach others through our dynamic
message of stepping and to travel throughout the
county with our story.
Pizazz Unlimited Show Choir
North Andrews Gardens Elementary School of the
Arts Pizazz Unlimited Show Choir, under the direction
of Ms. Shirley Jackson-Callandret is made up of
fourth and fifth grade students. In addition to school
activities and concerts, Pizazz Unlimited Show Choir
has performed at Christmas Lauderdale-By-TheSea, City of Oakland Park Holiday Tree Lighting
Ceremony, City of Oakland Park Youth Day, Fort
Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport Winter Festival of
Music and numerous events throughout Broward
County.
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Sound of Pride Marching Band
Under the direction of Mr. Chandler Wilson, the
“Sound of Pride” Marching Band of Cooper City
High School is an organization of over 150 students.
Recently, the Sound of Pride was named “Grand
Champions” of the 2016 Sugar Bowl Marching Band
Competition in New Orleans, LA. The marching
band has also been invited by the Lord Mayor of
Westminster in London to perform at the 2018 London
New Year’s Day Parade.
ENGAGEMENT
Parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. Whether children are in preschool, elementary,
middle or high school, parent/family involvement plays a crucial role in students’ academic success.
Through the Office of Parent Engagement, within the Student Support Initiatives Department, the District
works to strengthen the home-family-school connection and create new ways to educate parents on
how they can help their children achieve.
Family and Community Involvement Award
The Florida Department of Education’s Family and Community Involvement Award, which is sponsored
by the Florida PTA and supported through business partnerships, recognizes schools that develop
successful programs to promote parent, family and community involvement. Nominee submissions reflect
innovative practices for recruitment, training, and/or recognition of parents and families at the school
level. These efforts may focus on removing barriers, communicating, volunteering, training, mentoring,
decision-making and collaborating with the community. The school-level nominee selected as the
District winner is eligible to compete for state recognition.
Online Resources for Parent Engagement
The District’s website, browardschools.com, includes a variety of resources for parents and families.
Parents can access information and resources to help them stay informed about their child’s academic
progress, educational digital learning resources, details on how to get involved in their child’s school,
and much more. This “one-stop shop” has everything a parent needs to get involved and stay involved
in their child’s education. Take a look! Visit browardschools.com, and click the “Parents” web page.
Parents’ Guide to Broward Schools
The Parents’ Guide to Broward Schools is a handy booklet that serves as a parent’s roadmap to the
District. This guide contains a comprehensive listing of topics of interest for parents, along with contact
information for each topic. Detailed information ranges from health immunization requirements to
accommodations for military dependent students. Available in four languages (English, Spanish, Haitian
Creole and Portuguese), the guide is one more method Broward County Public Schools has developed
to foster a strong relationship between parents and schools in an ongoing effort to increase student
achievement.
For more information about Parent Engagement programs, contact:
Wanda Robinson, Specialist, Parent Engagement, Student Support Initiatives at 754-321-1599.
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Family and Community
Engagement
FAMILY AND
COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
NOMINEES
BROWARD COUNTY COUNCIL PTA
CLOTHING BANK AND
FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
Boyd H. Anderson High School
APOLLO MIDDLE SCHOOL AND
LAUDERDALE MANORS EARLY LEARNING
AND FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
In an effort to address the need for clothing,
especially school uniforms, the Broward County
Council PTA (BCCPTA) manages two clothing banks
to serve some of the District’s neediest families. In
addition to providing clothing, the BCCPTA works to
alleviate hunger and hosts charitable events that
encourage parental engagement and facilitate
community awareness.
MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL
Gator Run Elementary School
YEARBOOK CONTEST AND PROGRAM
Hollywood Hills Elementary
School
This year, BCCPTA held events at Atlantic Technical
High, Sheridan Technical High and McFatter Technical
High to celebrate the holidays and provide food and
groceries for Thanksgiving dinners. The organization’s
members also provided hundreds of families with
gifts and cards to ensure that the children and their
parents would be able to share in the season of
giving. Thanks to the efforts of the BCCPTA, outreach
and services have expanded from 200 families last
year to more than 900 this school year.
The goal of the BCCPTA in these family support efforts
is to not only give, but also provide families with the
information and tools to address and/or resolve
the problems that create the need for emergency
services. This work is accomplished by a dedicated
crew of volunteers who work closely with BCCPTA
members and collaborate with guidance counselors,
social workers, district administrators, and SAC
committees to assess need and deliver services. The
program is supported by donations, partnerships and
more than 4,000 hours of volunteer time.
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT
CAMPAIGN
Hollywood Park Elementary
school
KIWANIS CLUB DIVISION 23
MLK DAY OF SERVICE
Larkdale Elementary School
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
Lyons Creek Middle School
Clay Tile Night
Sunrise Middle School
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From the many outstanding mentor nominations received from schools, outstanding mentors
and mentoring programs were selected in the categories of Outstanding Mentor - Elementary
Level, Outstanding Mentor - Secondary Level and Outstanding Mentor Program. In selecting the
Mentors of the Year, the evaluation committee considered such factors as: program planning;
program implementation; the length of service; scope and regularity of involvement; uniqueness
of approach; impact on students’ behaviors and attitudes; attendance and academic success;
and the overall support of the school.
Youth Mentors are volunteers working one-on-one or in small groups with students. The common
goal of all mentors is to encourage students to stay in school and make healthy lifestyle choices.
Mentoring is growing, thanks to the commitment and support of the organizations, local businesses,
corporations and service clubs throughout Broward County.
The following organizations have become partners with the Youth Mentoring Programs Department
to bring educational and emotional support to students:
America Reads/America Counts’ students from
Nova Southeastern University and Broward
College assist elementary students in math and
reading.
Mental Health Association of Broward County
promotes mental health through prevention
programs, education and direct service.
Through the “Listen to Children” mentoring
program, students receive mentors who help
them improve self-esteem, communication and
problem solving skills.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Broward matches
children from single parent homes on a oneto-one basis with professionally trained and
supervised adults.
Take Stock in Children (TSIC) provides college
or post-secondary tuition scholarships and
mentoring based on a performance contract
children sign with their parents. Made up of local
partnerships with the school system, business
leaders and sponsors, TSIC students pledge to
stay off drugs, keep out of trouble, stay in school
and make good grades.
DeLetis Scholars helps all the brothers and
sisters in low-income, at-risk families to achieve
academic and personal success, and provides
after high school tuition scholarships and
mentoring.
Girl Scouts of Broward assists girls in making
positive choices regarding their self-esteem,
relationships, abstinence and conflict resolution
through a curriculum that promotes values
including honesty, responsibility and caring for
self and others.
Women of Tomorrow is a group mentoring/
scholarship program, consisting of a distinguished
group of professional women who mentor
selected at-risk young women.
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OUTSTANDING MENTOR OF THE YEAR
ELEMENTARY LEVEL
SECONDARY LEVEL
LARRY ROTHMAN
RICHARD DOWNER
GATOR RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MCARTHUR HIGH SCHOOL
Larry Rothman is an incredible mentor who has
given unselfishly to the mentoring program at
Gator Run Elementary. He has mentored up
to four students at a time for the past five years
making an amazing difference in the lives of the
children he serves. He has filled a great need
for male role models and has been especially
helpful with fifth grade boys at the school.
Richard Downer was selected as the Outstanding
Mentor of the Year at McArthur High because
of his strong ability to connect with and mentor
students.
Mr. Downer gives of his time and resources to
work with students and help them reach their
maximum potential. His tireless commitment
to come each week and talk with students
while building positive relationships fills the gap
between school and home success.
Mr. Rothman has such a love for mentoring that
he made it his mission to bring in more mentors
and has recruited five additional committed
individuals to join the Gator Run Elementary
mentoring program this year alone.
Mr. Downer’s achievement in motivating and
inspiring students to succeed is evident by his
ability to get students to remain in school and
complete their graduation requirements. His
impact on students at McArthur High will be felt
for years to come.
Mr. Rothman has been extremely instrumental
in helping other mentors to be successful and
thereby strengthening the school’s ability to
meet the needs of students.
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OUTSTANDING MENTORING
PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
HOLLYWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT
MENTORING PROGRAM
HOLLYWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY
Hollywood Park Elementary is very fortunate to
be able to partner with the Hollywood Police
Department, which provides mentors for at-risk
students.
During their weekly visits, Officers Lahara,
Lumpkins, Hightower, Alexander, Williams
and Spagensky provide positive guidance,
demonstrate their genuine concern for the
students, and assist the mentees in improving
academically, behaviorally and socially. Thanks
to their commitment and influence, schoolwide
referrals have decreased significantly. The
officers discuss the importance of planning for
the future, setting short and long term goals, and
completing tasks. In addition, the mentors go
above and beyond to bond with their mentees
by participating in activities and exposing them
to outings such as movies, birthday parties,
Parrot Jungle Island and picnics.
Hollywood Park Elementary is grateful to Police
Chief Tomas Sanchez for his vision of working
collaboratively with schools, and the school
District to provide positive role models for our
youth.
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NOMINEES
OUTSTANDING MENTOR OF THE YEAR – ELEMENTARY LEVEL
Coral Springs Elementary School
Cheryl Moyle
Flamingo Elementary School
Steven Blum
Lakeside Elementary School
Paola Lubo
Maplewood Elementary School
Krista Ali
Margate Elementary School
Phil Gough
Mirror Lake Elementary School
Fiora Costanza
Nova Blanche Forman Elementary School
Ann Webb
Parkside Elementary School
Clifford Leitch
OUTSTANDING MENTOR OF THE YEAR – SECONDARY LEVEL
Coral Springs High School
Kar Ho
McArthur High School
Richard Downer
Nova High School
Nathaniel Spencer
Plantation High School
Shaelin Robinson
Lucia Ungaro
South Broward High School
Donna Greene
Whispering Pines Center
Luisa Escudero
OUTSTANDING MENTOR PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
Apollo Middle School
Rites of Passage After School Program
Deerfield Beach Middle School
Jim Moran Foundation Mentoring/
Student Support Program
Eagle Point Elementary School
Latinos in Action with Cypress Bay
Canine Assisted Therapy
King, Jr., Dr. Martin Luther Montessori Academy
Title I, Migrant & Special Programs w/
Reading Pals
North Fork Elementary School
Student Services Mentoring Team
Silver Lakes Middle School
Teachers as Mentors
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Volunteer Services, a part of the Public Information Office, supports and assists school volunteer
programs throughout Broward County. During the 2014-2015 school year, more than 42,000
school volunteers of various ages, interests and backgrounds donated 473,967 documented
hours to the extension and enrichment of the education of our students and teachers
throughout the District. Using the nationally accepted dollar value for volunteer time, these
hours equate to an estimated $10.9 million in services given to schools.
From the many outstanding volunteer nominations received from schools, outstanding
volunteers were selected in the categories of Outstanding Volunteer – Elementary Level,
Outstanding Volunteer – Secondary Level, Outstanding Student Volunteer, Outstanding
Program Organizer Volunteer and Outstanding Senior Volunteer.
In selecting the Volunteers of the Year, the selection committee considers individuals who
have made valuable contributions toward the growth and development of BCPS students
and have shown outstanding dedication and commitment toward the enrichment of the
quality of education offered at our District schools.
The following District-wide volunteer initiatives are a few of the programs managed by Volunteer
Services.
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200-Hour Lapel Pin Awards
Foster Grandparent Program
Golden and Silver School Award
Meet the Masters Art Appreciation Program
Outstanding Volunteer Awards
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program
For more information about school volunteer programs, contact:
the Public Information Office at 754-321-2300 or visit
browardschools.com/getinvolved.
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OUTSTANDING ADULT VOLUNTEER
OF THE YEAR
ELEMENTARY LEVEL
OUTSTANDING ADULT VOLUNTEER
OF THE YEAR
SECONDARY LEVEL
JOHN NEERING
CAROLYN KROHN
PARK SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
INDIAN RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Each day, John Neering volunteers in a third grade
classroom, working with students in small groups
during math and reading blocks. He encourages
the students and they strive to make him proud. His
gentle nature allows the students to feel at ease and
secure in asking questions, knowing he is going to
listen to them. His daily presence in the classroom is
a help to both the teacher and the students.
Carolyn Krohn is passionate about public education,
working tirelessly to support our school. Whether
serving as PTO President or Student Advisory
Council member, judging a debate competition or
petitioning for a school nurse on campus, she always
goes the extra mile.
As a champion of Indian Ridge Middle, Ms. Krohn
seeks ways to optimize student achievement. She
coordinates fundraising for technology, books, and
special events for our students and helps ensure that
100% of funds raised by our school stay there. This
past year, she initiated grants to Indian Ridge Middle
teachers for curriculum materials, working to ensure
the best prices and best fit for classroom technology
and supplies to meet the needs of students and
teachers.
Mr. Neering serves as a mentor to many students,
especially to boys who need a positive male role
model. He spends his time talking with and honestly
listening to the students about their personal lives.
This is beneficial to the students because it shows
them that an adult takes a personal interest in what
they do.
Another special thing that Mr. Neering does for
the students is to find out their interests, using what
they tell him as positive reinforcement. He also
chaperones all third grade field trips, having fun with
students and giving them an opportunity to see him
in a different, “out of school” light. John Neering is
truly a remarkable asset to Park Springs Elementary.
Carolyn Krohn is also an active proponent of
informing and involving parents. She encourages
parents to voice opinions on matters that influence
their children’s education. In addition, she acts as
communication liaison between District and school,
serving on both the District and Central Area Advisory
Committees. Under her leadership and advocacy, a
motion was recently raised to place a school nurse in
every District school. Her involvement has positively
impacted not only Indian Ridge Middle, but the
District as a whole.
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OUTSTANDING STUDENT VOLUNTEER
OF THE YEAR
OUTSTANDING PROGRAM ORGANIZER
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
AVA REESE SKLAR
Cheree Liebowitz
Virginia Shuman Young Montessori
Magnet Elementary School
Beachside Montessori Village
Ava Reese Sklar is an exemplary student whose
achievements have brought her notable accolades.
Her academic work has earned straight A’s. As an
ambitious, well-rounded student, Ava has been
elected this year as Virginia S. Young Montessori
Magnet Elementary’s student council president and
serves as a peer mediator, a member of the safety
patrol, and a news crew member for ITV. She was
also chosen to participate this year in the Montessori
Model United Nations (MMUN) and will travel to the
United Nations in New York City, representing Virginia
S. Young Montessori Magnet Elementary among a
number of other schools from across the country.
Cheree Liebowitz’s impact on Beachside Montessori
Village (BMV) goes far beyond her role as School
Advisory Forum (SAF) chair to include implementation
of some very special programs. Her contributions over
the past five years have directly affected student
achievement and the school’s advancement.
Ms. Liebowitz created the “Parent University at BMV,”
a program that enhances the school’s monthly
School Advisory Council (SAC) meetings with speakers
who discuss various topics aligned with our school
improvement plan. These topics include getting the
most from parent/teacher conferences, raising a
resilient child, and cyberbullying. This program not
only increased attendance at SAC meetings, but
also serves as a resource for parents striving to make
the most of their children’s education.
Ms. Sklar’s accomplishments do not stop in school.
She created Ava Claus and Friends, a philanthropic
organization which collects donations for hospitalbound children in the community.
Ms. Liebowitz also envisioned and spearheaded
the school’s innovative Enrichment Clubs. Due to
Beachside Montessori Village’s longer school day,
many students cannot participate in extracurricular
activities. Through a partnership with Broward
companies, students in Pre-K through middle school
are able to take robotics, engineering, chess,
Spanish, tennis, and basketball before and after
school. Approximately 100 students take advantage
of these opportunities each year. Other Broward
schools have duplicated this model which has
positively impacted student achievement in STEM,
languages, and athletics and made students more
excited about school.
Ms. Sklar’s success at Virginia S. Young Montessori
Magnet Elementary and in life is due to self-motivation,
a thirst for learning and a strong supportive family.
In Montessori we talk about the “whole child.” Ava
is a solid representative of all the areas needed to
be a successful student and an asset to our school.
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OUTSTANDING SENIOR VOLUNTEER
OF THE YEAR
Park Springs Elemen
tary School
would like to Congra
tulate
our Outstanding Ad
ult
Volunteer-Elementa
ry Level
Winner
Carol Plask
Mr. John Neering
Hollywood Hills Elementary
Thank you for all of
your hard
work and dedicatio
n!
Carol Plask is a highly-valued volunteer who has
supported Hollywood Hills Elementary for the past
four years. Her diligence, energy and passion enable
children to become successful learners. She assists
teachers and students in primary classrooms, usually
four to five days each week, working with small
groups as well as individual students in all areas of
the curriculum. Her dedication is remarkable and her
flexibility in assisting wherever needed has been an
invaluable asset to our school.
Congratulations
Shamila
Hanooman!
Ms. Plask helps students with assignments and
works with them in groups on reading, writing and
math skills. She listens to individual students read
aloud, developing both their reading fluency and
expression, in her daily “book club.” Due to her
amazing ability to establish rapport, students feel
comfortable working with and talking to her. She
lends a listening ear to those who need to talk about
a concern and her gentle demeanor helps students
feel heard and understood.
Oa
k
Ms. Plask provides just the right amount of
encouragement to help these little ones succeed.
She serves as an excellent role model for students as
someone who believes that one person can make
a difference.
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OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
NOMINEES
ADULT VOLUNTEER ELEMENTARY LEVEL
Michelle Mannino
Karen Cohen
Stacey Kotzen
Abraham Flynn
Theresa Rodriguez
Nicole Dorn
Brianna Garcia
Ashley Denis
Aimee MacDonald
Luz Ortiz
Brenda Rave
Caroline Velazco
Morris James
Dr. Michael Margaretten
Amalia Sala
Gloria Seafield
Magdalene Allick-Treasure
Cheryl Reynolds
David Ozan
Kathie Ann Ramnath
Christine Geschwell
Fiorella Villanueva
Mary Faleta
Zachary Wozniak
Henry Sabb
Gladys Callirgos-Kross
Marcia Morton
Claire Nailor
Martha Bregman
Aida Santiago
Tanya Castiglione Andrews
Randee Kaplan
Johnathon Bennett
Kim Haralson
Lisa Hatcher
Chalin De Los Santos
Marisa Olson
Yolanda Fox-Newman
Shawn Burnside Love
Hollywood Central Elementary
School
Shannon Zalman
Hollywood Hills Elementary School
Maria Manoli
Hunt, James S. Elementary School
Shelley O’Sullivan
Indian Trace Elementary School
Olisa Owens
Angelica Dubanewicz
Liberty Elementary School
Yvette Rodriguez-Caggino Liberty Elementary School
Karen Hoddy
Lloyd Estates Elementary School
Jennifer Marsiello
Maplewood Elementary School
Rachel Sutherland
Shannen O’Rourke
Morrow Elementary School
Janet Abandond
Nob Hill Elementary School
Melissa DeJesus
Christopher Kuma
Norma Hedlund
Norcrest Elementary School
Maria Ortiz
North Andrews Gardens Elementary
School
Ahmet Payzin
Nova Blanche Forman Elementary
School
Shanila Hanooman
Oakridge Elementary School
Gladys Fan
Orange Brook Elementary School
Natalie Rodriguez
Palm Cove Elementary School
Jane Claud
Palmview Elementary School
Emma Fitchett
Pasadena Lakes Elementary School
Susan Wilson
Peters Elementary School
Thomas Roach
Pines Lakes Elementary School
Erika Netter
Pines Lakes Elementary School
Judith McLeod
Plantation Elementary School
Brooke Barter
Plantation Park Elementary School
Melinda Montgomery
Pompano Beach Elementary School
Renee Bachrach
Quiet Waters Elementary School
Kelly Matonak
Ramblewood Elementary School
Amanda Kennedy
Riverside Elementary School
Jessica Wilpon
Sheridan Hills Elementary School
Sheri Gomez
Sheridan Park Elementary School
Ileana Fernandez
Silver Palms Elementary School
Robin Katzenstein
Silver Ridge Elementary School
June Marie Rahim
Silver Trail Elementary School
Banyan Elementary School
Broadview Elementary School
Boulevard Heights Elementary School
Central Park Elementary School
Coconut Creek Elementary School
Coconut Palm Elementary School
Collins Elementary School
Cooper City Elementary School
Coral Springs Elementary School
Country Hills Elementary School
Country Isles Elementary School
Cresthaven Elementary School
Cross Creek School
Dania Elementary School
Davie Elementary School
Discovery Elementary School
Dolphin Bay Elementary School
Driftwood Elementary School
Eagle Ridge Elementary School
Embassy Creek Elementary School
Foster, Stephen Elementary School
Griffin Elementary School
Floranada Elementary School
Harbordale Elementary School
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NOMINEES
Stephanie Wilson
Tara Gibson
Renee Robinson
Yvonne Urena
Samantha Romero
Heather Sachleben
Natasha Alba-Emond
Jessica Norton
Eric Weldon
Sunset Lakes Elementary School
Tradewinds Elementary School
West Hollywood Elementary School
Westchester Elementary School
Wilton Manors Elementary School
Winston Park Elementary School
Young, Virginia Schuman Montessori
Denise Gobin
Jonna Circe
Marilynn Barker
Belinda Berginz
David Bontjes
Lori Brantley
Jimmy Cheung
Cathy Costello
Maria Medina
Lori Hay-Eldon
Nichole Ortiz
Patricia Tolmie
Leslie Veitia
BarbaraValdes
Erika Sternberg
ADULT VOLUNTEER SECONDARY LEVEL
Mohammed El Zein
Amy Cadigan
Jennifer Butler
Rhonda Adelstein
Kim Potanovic
Martin Dessoye
Christine Singh
Heather Cady
Maja Hamoui
Charity Gonzalez
Daylett Casuso
Ramona Hall
Felicia Brunson
Magalli Arita
Rachel Silber
Ron Reardon
Katie Ellis
Henri Crockett
Kathrin Pavila
Steve Spiegelman
Esther Mizell
Summer Konz
Loeta Leszczynski
Elizabeth McEwen
Kim Van Sat
Sandy Parsotan
June Marie Rahim
Conrad Stonich
Apollo Middle School
Bair Middle School
Cooper City High School
Coral Glades High School
Coral Springs Middle School
Crystal Lake Middle School
Deerfield Beach High School
Driftwood Middle School
Driftwood Middle School
Falcon Cove Middle School
Glades Middle School
Hallandale Adult Community Center
Hallandale Adult Community Center
Hollywood Hills High School
Hollywood Hills High School
Lauderhill 6-12
Margate Middle School
Margate Middle School
Nova High School
Nova High School
Nova High School
Piper High School
Ramblewood Middle School
Seminole Middle School
Seminole Middle School
Silver Trail Middle School
South Plantation High School
Stoneman Douglas High School
West Broward High School
STUDENT VOLUNTEER
Carson Loperena
Kyle Smith
Sabrina Khan
Nina Ali
Nisha Ali
Rachel Coleman
Yafee Islam
Valencia Simmons
Felicita Deylin
Deborah Jean Alvin Maria
Salisha Hosein
Maxim Markevich
Ibrahim Ware
Maryam Ware
Vernon Neeley
Milanna Crisanti
Rheana Rochester
Gabrielle Polgar
Samantha Louis
Dain Panaiotov
Tyler Anslem
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Bair Middle School
Broadview Elementary School
Cooper City High School
Fort Lauderdale High School
Nova Blanche Elementary School
Park Ridge Elementary School
Piper High School
Quiet Waters Elementary School
NOMINEES
PROGRAM ORGANIZER VOLUNTEER
Staci Hole
Pam Sobeck
Teresa Romero
Amalia Sala
Marlea Selvaggio
Erica Basso
Tammy Sabb
Nancy Siegel
Diana Salamone
Kim Wilson
Phyllis Ely
Lisa Gonzalez
Miriam Gutierrez
Hilda Trundle
Nicole Jordan
Beth Weisblat
Jacqueline Cespedes
Laura McIntyre
Cindy McCord
Lisa Messina
Adeline Peluso Temes
Andrea Blackwood
Monica Mulligan
Leigh Burr
Nicole Rothenberg
Delia Negron
Kimberlee Richards
Evelyn Lopez
Aida Rivera
Ryan Crouse
Deborah Reif
Michelle Freeman Introini
Joyce Brombacher
Joan Blum
Rose Mary Muench
Loy Locke
Mary Faleta (Miss Marie)
Edna Morris
Rachel Van Lehn
Candy Ostrow
Sherry Rosenblum
Lois Stepanik
Sherry Stephens
Patsy Tremellen
Arlene Kaszovitz
Ellen Suppa
Bair Middle School
Bair Middle School
Forest Hills Elementary School
Hallandale Elementary School
School
School
Park Springs Elementary School
Piper High School
Riverglades Elementary School
Sheridan Hills Elementary School
Silver Trail Middle School
Gerald Armbrister
Ron Reardon
Joyce Moulton
Gloria Volz
Nancy Northrup
Lawrence Baca
Leonard Weiss
Arlene Pollak
Judith Joel
Sylda Hutt
Elizabeth Gonya
Joyce Duffy
JoAnn Stacey
Linda Matz
Barbara Kosela
Darlene Sipes
Sylvia Eisner
Migdalia Jachter
Melicent Wenig
William Esposito
Ann Hottman
Ora Lee Greene
Dorothy Taylor
Gary Monuteaux
SENIOR VOLUNTEER
Eileen Sorrentino
Masha Fernandez
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School
Lauderhill 6-12
School
Nova Middle School
Pembroke Lakes Elementary School
Peters Elementary School
Riverside Elementary School
Sandpiper Elementary School
Wingate Oaks Center
YEAR OF SERVICE AWARDS
We salute the individuals who have completed 200 or more
hours of volunteerism consistently for the last 20, 15, 10 and 5 years
within our School District:
Flora Philpart
Arlene Pollak
Ora Lee Greene
Twenty Years
Wingate Oaks Center
Rebecca Dixon
Julie Walk
Michael Dym
Tina Carpenter
Danielle Singleton
Karen Vizzini
Randee Kaplan
Ulrike Petroianu
Ruth Grasso
William Fousek
Carmen Mirones
Fifteen Years
Sheldon Voss
Lorraine McClin-Olriedge Deerfield Beach High School
Marilyn De la Viez
Sandi D’Azevedo Cimerberg Western High School
Amalia Sala
Debra Streit
Kim Potanovic
Josephine Nigro
Beulah Lettsome
Yoleine Louis
Jonna Circe
Aida Rivera
Daylet Yanes-Casuso
Migdalia Jachter
Barbara Valdes
Jaime Kaplan
Marione Guevara
Ten Years
Shamila Hanooman Melinda Montgomery
Nicholas Vermont
Rachel Hammond
Tara Gibson
Renee Robinson
Erika Sternberg Frederick Sykes
Amanda Dobin
Park Lakes Elementary School
Stirling Elementary School
Western High School
Western High School
Margaret Jaccoma
Rick Royer
Linda Ferri
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Five Years
School
Oakridge Elementary School
Pompano Beach Elementary School
Schools and District departments may nominate their outstanding business and community partners
for the Partnership of the Year Award. A selection committee is established that generally consists of
members of the Partners In Education Board of Directors and District staff. A set of criteria is established
and each application is judged on the criteria and not in relation to each other. Criteria include:
level of commitment; demonstrated support for school improvement and student achievement; and
effective use of resources that provide meaningful program activities.
The descriptions of our outstanding Partnerships of the Year allow only a small glimpse into the
innovative and generous programs provided to schools and students by our business and community
partners. It is apparent that these distinguished partners give not only much needed financial and
material resources, but also contribute their personal and collective skills and expertise, experiences
and hands-on assistance.
The School-Based Partnership of the Year awards are supported by Partners in Education, Inc. The
mission of Partners In Education, Inc. (PIE) is to strengthen and enhance public education in Broward
County Public Schools through the development of business and community Partnerships.
For 32 years, PIE has recruited and nurtured business/community partnerships that have donated
time, expertise and financial resources to schools. The District’s partners help students understand
how academic learning is used in the workplace. They purchase books, school supplies, clothing
and food for disadvantaged students and their families. They tutor and mentor students during the
school day or serve as pen pals to assist with writing skills. Over the past year, District partnerships
provided approximately $5 million in added resources to schools, including volunteer time, in-kind
and cash contributions.
Since 1999, PIE was a part of the Parents, Business & Community Partnerships division in the Public
Information Office, and as of 2013 PIE is now a part of the Performance Management department.
However, it continues its 501C3, not-for-profit status with a Board of Directors representing business,
government, community and the District.
Our hearty congratulations and thank you to each of the Partnership of the Year Recipients and
Nominees.
For further information about partnerships or Partners In Education, Inc., contact:
Dale Schmidt, Director Performance Management
754-321-2131 | www.browardpartners.com
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DISTRICT PARTNERSHIP OF THE YEAR
The Children’s Services Council (CSC)
The Children’s Services Council (CSC) provides
leadership, advocacy and resources necessary
to enhance children’s lives and empower them
to become responsible productive adults through
collaborative planning and funding of a continuum
of services.
• Drowning prevention skills through Swim
Central to thousands of children
As the backbone of the Broward’s Children Strategic
Plan, the CSC works with hundreds of community
partners such as Broward County Public Schools
(BCPS) to improve outcomes for our children and
families.
• Funding for programs and initiatives such as
Youth FORCE and 21st Century
• Backpacks, school supplies, uniforms, shoes,
food, clothing and toiletries to children in need
• Health awareness programs for children
through the School Health program
The CSC has funded hundreds of programs that
serve children and families, advocates for policies
that protect the interests of future generations and
provides leadership that brings the child serving
community together each and every day, to ensure
that our children are raised in a nurturing, safe and
prosperous community.
The CSC collaborates closely with BCPS administrators,
teachers and staff to co-create well-being in our
students, schools and community by providing a
number of initiatives and activities including:
SCHOOL-BASED PARTNERSHIP OF THE YEAR
PROJECT-BASED LEARNING AWARD
Park Springs Elementary with the YMCA
The partnership between the YMCA and Park Springs
Elementary has made a tremendous positive impact
on our students and school community. This program
has been tailored to meet each child’s individual
needs through their special program. The students
have made academic gains in a curriculum based
program. The academic focus of the YMCA utilizes
programs that target literature, grammar and
science. This curriculum aligns with state standards
and enriches the educational experience for all
participants.
The students have improved socially and they
are happy and engaged. The YMCA focuses on
positive behavior strategies and teaching students
the skills that empower them to communicate their
feelings. The children are included with our aftercare
program to interact with peers and participate in
special events. This program has helped the students
develop their academic and social skills.
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SCHOOL-BASED PARTNERSHIP
OF THE YEAR
DONATION OF TIME AWARD
OF THE YEAR
DONATION OF CASH OR IN-KIND
SUPPORT AWARD
School and the
Hollywood Police Department
with
O.R. Colan and Associates
Time. That is what the police officers of the Hollywood
Police Department have given so generously to the
students of Hollywood Central Elementary.
O.R. Colan’s partnership with Collins Elementary
enhances student achievement of school and
District goals through vital support of academic
programs and activities; and contributes to the
well-being of students by providing for basic needs.
Specifically, O.R. Colan provides program materials
and student incentives for reading, FCAT Camp, and
after-school homework assistance programs. A food
and clothing bank, funded by this partner, assists with
nutrition/wellness issues.
Whether it was Shop With a Cop, delivering of gifts
and food over the holidays, GREAT classes, mentoring
or reading with our students, the Hollywood Police
Department has been an outstanding partnership.
The time they have given has truly impacted the
students in very positive ways. The children gain
a sense of importance. They are so proud that
someone, especially a police officer, is on our school
campus to see and spend time with them. Not all
children have healthy strong role models in their
lives. The students see Police Officers as important
people so they are also role models for the students.
In the time the officers spend with the students they
are able to guide them in making positive choices,
they give them the opportunity to have a voice; to
ask questions and share their thoughts and feelings.
There is a special bond that is formed in the time
spent with face to face interaction.
Collins Elementary has been an A School, ranked
#1 in the District and State for schools of similar
demographics; and SES Band data rank our students
5th in the state of Florida for math achievement and
31st in Florida for reading, with a 91% FCAT writing
score. O.R. Colan Associates is an outstanding
partner to Collins Elementary primarily because of
Catherine Colan Muth (CEO) who is the partnership
liaison. Ms. Muth believes that academic success
cannot happen if students lack basic necessities.
She also understands that student success is not
possible without great teachers and staff; and
therefore regularly demonstrates appreciation and
support. Catherine Muth is the greatest benefactor
of the Annual Collins Academic Awards Banquet,
which recognizes high-achieving Collins Elementary
students.
There is no way to measure the impact the time spent
with the Officers of the Hollywood Police Department
has on our students. It can only be seen in the way
their faces light up when officers arrive to see the
students, and that is PRICELESS.
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OF THE YEAR NOMINEES
Atlantic Technical Center with
Auto Tech and Body
Attucks Middle School with
Attucks Alumni Association
Bair Middle School with
Orange Bowl Leadership Academy
Boulevard Heights Elementary School with
Sunshine Child Programs
Challenger Elementary School with
Horace Mann
Coconut Palm Elementary School with
Sunshine After School Child Care
Coral Glades High School with its
Parent Teacher Student Organization
Coral Glades High School with
Shirley Klein, PA/Coldwell Banker
Coral Springs Elementary School with
Parkridge Church
Coral Springs Elementary School with
Publix Super Markets
Coral Springs High School with Dunkin’ Donuts
Coral Springs Middle School with Papa John’s
Coral Springs Middle School with Publix
Country Isles Elementary School with
Carolina Ale House
Cross Creek School with
John Knox Village of Florida, Inc.
Cypress Elementary School with Christ Church
Dandy, William E. Middle School with
Horace Mann
Dandy, William E. Middle School with
AXA Advisors, LLC
Dave Thomas Education Center with
the City of Coconut Creek
Davie Elementary School with
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Deerfield Beach High School with
Keiser University
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Deerfield Beach Middle School with
Jim Moran Foundation
Dillard 6-12 with Learning for Success, Inc.
Dillard Elementary School with
Ranger Technical Resources
Discovery Elementary School i9 Sports
Discovery Elementary School with
Evolution Martial Arts
Dolphin Bay Elementary School with
Texas Roadhouse
Drew, Charles R. Elementary School with
John Know Village Caring and Sharing
Program
Embassy Creek Elementary School with
Horace Mann
Flamingo Elementary School with
Anchor Church
Floranada Elementary School with
BJ’s Wholesale Club
Floranada Elementary School with
Freeman Orthodontics
Floranada Elementary School with Garlic Knot
Forest Glen Middle School with
Study Zone of South Florida
Glades Middle School with Horace Mann
Griffin Elementary School with Gregory Brunt
Griffin Elementary School with Karate America
Hallandale Adult Community Center with
Ramona Hall
Hallandale Elementary School with
Words of Life Fellowship Church
Hallandale High School with
Davin’s Dream Team
Hallandale High School with Occupational
Industrialization Center of South Florida
Harbordale Elementary School with
Hollywood Hills Elementary with
School Hoffman’s Chocolates
Hunt, James S. Elementary School with
Coral Springs Women’s Club
Indian Trace Elementary School with
Mark In The Park
King, Martin Luther Montessori Academy with
Impact Broward
King, Jr., Dr. Martin Luther King, Montessori
Academy with Title I
Lauderdale Lakes Middle School with Ritz
Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
Liberty Elementary School with McDonald’s
Lyons Creek Middle School with Mama Lucia
Manatee Bay Elementary School with
After School Programs, Inc.
Maplewood Elementary School with
AXA Equitable
Margate Middle School with Galaxy Skateway
Markham, C. Robert Elementary School with
Quota Club
Markham, C. Robert Elementary School with
Walmart Supercenter
McArthur High School with One Firefly, LLC
McNab Elementary School with
Performance Nissan of Pompano Beach
Miramar High School with AXA Advisors, LLC
Mirror Lake Elementary School with
Morrow Elementary School with Home Depot
Morrow Elementary School with
the Jewish Community Center
Morrow Elementary School with
the United Way of Broward County
Nob Hill Elementary School with Alex Andres of
Walmart Neighborhood Market
North Side Elementary School with
Literacy Connection, Inc.
Nob Hill Elementary School with AXA EquitableRetirement Investments (FRS)
Norcrest Elementary School with
Soroptimist of Pompano Beach
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Northeast High School with
Pompano Ford Lincoln
Nova Middle School with 411 Pain
Oakridge Elementary School with
Olsen Middle School with Dating Matters
Olsen Middle School with the Florida
Department of Health in Broward County
Olsen Middle School with HEICO Aerospace
Olsen Middle School with
Hispanic Unity of Florida
Palm Cove Elementary School with
Palm Cove Elementary School with
Barnes and Noble
Panther Run Elementary School with
the Pembroke Pines Police Department
Park Lakes Elementary School with
the City of Lauderdale Lakes
Park Springs Elementary School with Winn-Dixie
Parkside Elementary School with
the Coral Springs Art Museum
Pembroke Lakes Elementary School with
BrightStar Credit Union
Pembroke Pines Elementary School with
KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work)
Perry, Annabel C. Elementary School with
the Rotary Club
Pine Ridge Education Center with
the Broward Sheriff’s Office
Pine Ridge Education Center with Ms. Tatum
Pine Ridge Education Center with Walgreen’s
Pines Lakes Elementary School with PNC Bank
Pioneer Middle School with Gregory Brunt
Piper High School with the City of Sunrise
Piper High School with
Joseph Yancey of Keiser University
Plantation High School with Sun-Sentinel
Plantation High School with
Courtyard by Marriott, Ft. Lauderdale East
Plantation High School with GFS Corp
Pompano Beach Elementary School with
Pompano Beach High School students
Pompano Beach High School with BB&T Bank
Pompano Beach High School with Zuccarelli’s
Quiet Waters Elementary School with Chick-Fil-A
Royal Palm Elementary School with
Dragon Village
Royal Palm Elementary School with Herbal Life
Sandpiper Elementary School with
Sawgrass Lanes Bowling
Sawgrass Elementary School with
Sawgrass Orthodontics
Sea Castle Elementary School with
Sunshine Childcare
Seagull School with Galen OB/GYN Group
Seagull School with Marsha Tessler
Seagull School with
New Beginning Word of Life Ministries
Seagull School with
New Covenant Church On The Lake
Seagull School with
New Beginning Word of Life Ministries
Seagull School with My Safe Harbor
Seminole Middle School with
the Broward Sheriff’s Office
Sheridan Technical College with the
Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
Sheridan Technical College with
Hispanic Unity of Florida
Silver Lakes Elementary School with
Mathnasium
Silver Palms Elementary School with
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Silver Shores Elementary School with
Kids and the Power of Work (KAPOW)
South Broward High School with
Big Blue & You, Inc.
South Broward High School with Daniel Knell
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South Plantation High School with Mr. Chalik
Stoneman Douglas, Marjory High School with
Stacy Kagan of Kagan Allstate
Sunshine Elementary School with
the City of Miramar
Sunshine Elementary School with Mr. Hall
Tamarac Elementary School with
Tamarac Elementary School with
Brookdale Senior Living
Tamarac Elementary School with the
Quota Club of Fort Lauderdale
Tamarac Elementary School with Tropical Plants
The Quest Center with AT&T Pioneers
The Quest Center with The Sonny Foundation
Walker Elementary School with
Halicer Pettis and Schwamm, P.A.
Walker Elementary School with
New Mount Olive Baptist Church
West Hollywood Elementary School with
Lighthouse Church
Western High School with Dagen Enterprises
Westwood Heights Elementary School with
Winn-Dixie
Whiddon-Rogers Education Center with
South Florida Cares Mentoring (The Rising)
Whispering Pines Center with Red Smith Foods
Wingate Oaks Center with
Ricoh Office Solutions, Inc.
Young, Virginia Shuman Montessori Magnet
Elementary School with Winn-Dixie
Young, Virginia S. Young Montessori Magnet
Elementary School with
Young, Walter C. Middle School with
CENTENNIAL AWARDS
Champion of Students Award
Years of Service Award
Robert Mayersohn
Esther Mizell
Robert Mayersohn is a champion and defender of
students and parents. Whether he is encouraging
parents and community members to get involved in
education, serving in schools, on District committees
and task forces, or promoting state level legislature in
education, Robert always goes above and beyond.
He is an exceptionally involved member of the
Broward community.
Esther Mizell works tirelessly to support Broward County
Public Schools (BCPS) and its students. For more than
40 years she has demonstrated her commitment to
students through her active participation on a variety
of committees and task forces. She currently serves
on the Nova Middle School PTA, the Broward County
Council of PTA/PTSA, the Parent and Community
Involvement Task Force, Nova Middle School
SAC, Nova High School SAC, South Area Advisory
Council, the Diversity Committee and the Boundary
Committee to name but a few!
Mr. Mayersohn understands the importance of
having community members who support and
promote education, to ensure students have
the best learning experience in early childhood,
exceptional education programs, magnet and
Montessori initiatives, alternative education, and
gifted programs. Through his dedication and hard
work, educational policies in attendance, student
progression, suspension and expulsion have been
re-evaluated. Thanks to Robert and his work with the
Broward County Council PTA and Student Support
Initiatives, additional services for students have been
implemented District-wide.
Ms. Mizell is recognized as a dedicated member
of the BCPS community whose presence is a
welcome addition to all who interact with her. She
has mentored students and been a role model
and surrogate parent to those in need of special
attention and encouragement. Parents and
administrators alike value her insight garnered from
active participation and a willingness to share her
time and knowledge with others.
In celebration of Broward County Public Schools
100th Anniversary and in appreciation of her many
years of involvement and support of students,
teachers, schools and administrators, Esther Mizell is
recognized as the Centennial Years of Service Award
recipient.
In celebration of Broward County Public Schools
100th Anniversary and in honor of the many years of
service and the positive impact of his contributions to
the academic achievement of students and support
of teachers, Robert Mayersohn is recognized as the
Centennial Champion of Students Award recipient.
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Thank you to all of our fabulous
Beachside Montessori Village volunteers!
You make our school a special place.
Special recognition to our very own
Cheree Liebowitz
Broward County's Outstanding Program Organizer
of the Year!
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to all the winners and nominees.
Broward County Public Schools
Salutes You!
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SMART INVESTMENTS LEAD TO SMART STUDENTS.
FEBRUARY 2016 UPDATE
Broward County Public Schools is proud of the progress of the $984 million SMART program, which
includes funding from the $800 million General Obligation Bond, plus $184 million in existing capital
resources. Below are the latest highlights.
SMART By the Numbers
SMART Facilities Update
The District’s Office of Facilities, with the SMART Cost and
Controls Manager and Owner’s Representative, is
moving forward to implement the various components
of the SMART program. Approximately 200 SMART
projects are in progress, with more in planning.
200 (approximately)
PROJECTS IN PROGRESS
$150 Million +
PROJECTS IN THE
PROCUREMENT PROCESS
Major SMART projects, with a combined cost of more
than $50 million, are also in the procurement phase at
three of the District’s high schools:
WORKING WITH FACILITIES STAFF
• Blanche Ely High School (District 7)
FOR SCHOOL CHOICE PROJECTS
• Northeast High School (District 3)
• Stranahan High School (District 3)
January 2016
• Perry, Annabel C. Elementary School (District 1)
School Board approves issuing Requests for
• Deerfield Beach High School (District 7)
Qualifications for professional design services: • Eagle Ridge Elementary School (District 4)
• Miramar Elementary School (District 1)
December 2015
• Ramblewood Elementary School (District 4)
• Atlantic Technical College (District 7)
• Sea Castle Elementary School (District 2)
• Broadview Elementary School (District 4)
• Tamarac Elementary School (District 4)
• Coconut Creek Elementary School (District 7)
• Cypress Elementary School (District 3)
February 2016
• Lauderdale Lakes Middle School (District 5)
• Coral Springs High School (District 4)
• Maplewood Elementary School (District 4)
• Dillard 6-12 School (District 5)
• Margate Elementary School (District 7)
• New River Middle School (District 3)
• Oakridge Elementary School (District 1)
• Plantation Middle School (District 5)
• Pompano Beach Elementary School (District 7)
• Whiddon-Rogers Education Center (District 3)
• Pompano Beach Middle School (District 7)
• Wingate Oaks Center (District 5)
110 Schools
SMART Futures Posters
Look for new, specially designed SMART Futures posters at schools with
SMART projects underway. The posters allow schools to “check off” when
SMART work is started and completed – to keep students, parents,
employees and community members informed! Share SMART photos on
social media using #SMARTfutures.
Mark Your Calendars:
February 23, 2016 – Bond Oversight Committee update
during School Board Workshop, Board Room,
Kathleen C. Wright Administration Center, 10 a.m.
February 25, 2016 – Bond Oversight Committee meeting,
Board Room, Kathleen C. Wright Administration Center,
5:30 p.m.
Continue reading for an update on SMART Technology.
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SMART INVESTMENTS LEAD TO SMART STUDENTS.
SMART Technology Update
It’s full speed ahead for the SMART Technology initiative. To date, nearly 33,000 computer
devices have been delivered and installed at schools across the District. In addition,
technology upgrades (computer devices, network equipment, cabling and wireless access
points) at 32 schools are now complete. These schools include:
• Atlantic West Elementary School (District 7)
• Bennett Elementary School (District 3)
• Challenger Elementary School (District 4)
• Chapel Trail Elementary School (District 2)
• Coconut Creek High School (District 7)
• Coral Glades High School (District 4)
• Flamingo Elementary School (District 6)
• Fox Trail Elementary School (District 6)
• Hallandale Adult School (District 1)
• Hawkes Bluff Elementary School (District 2)
• Liberty Elementary School (District 7)
• Maplewood Elementary School (District 4)
• McFatter, William T. Technical High School (District 6)
• McNab Elementary School (District 3)
• Norcrest Elementary School (District 7)
• Oriole Elementary School (District 5)
• Panther Run Elementary School (District 2)
• Park Ridge Elementary School (District 7)
• Pembroke Lakes Elementary School (District 2)
• Pompano Beach High School (District 7)
• Quiet Waters Elementary School (District 7)
• Ramblewood Elementary School (District 4)
• Riverglades Elementary School (District 4)
• Riverside Elementary School (District 4)
• Royal Palm Elementary School (District 5)
• Sheridan Technical College (District 1)
• Sheridan Technical High School (District 3)
• Silver Palms Elementary School (District 2)
• Silver Ridge Elementary School (District 6)
• Silver Trail Middle School (District 2)
• South Plantation High School (District 6)
• Wilton Manors Elementary School (District 3)
SMART
32 SCHOOLS
102 SCHOOLS
Technology
By the
Numbers
4 SCHOOLS
95 SCHOOLS
COMPLETED
WORK BEGINS IN
MARCH 2016
WORK IN PROGRESS
SMART TECHNOLOGY
COMING IN 2016/17
Pictures courtesy of Discovery Elementary School and Central Park Elementary School
SAFETY
MUSIC & ART
ATHLETICS
RENOVATION
TECHNOLOGY
For more information about the SMART Initiative, visit browardschools.com/smartfutures
The School Board of Broward County, Florida Robin Bartleman • Heather P. Brinkworth • Abby M. Freedman • Patricia Good • Donna P. Korn
Laurie Rich Levinson • Ann Murray • Dr. Rosalind Osgood • Nora Rupert • Robert W. Runcie, Superintendent of Schools
The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy or procedure which results in discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, race,
religion, sex or sexual orientation. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint may call the Director, Equal Educational Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department at 754-321-2150 or Teletype
Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, (ADAAA) may call Equal Educational Opportunities/ADA Compliance
Department at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158. browardschools.com
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outstanding mentor of the year - Broward County Public Schools

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