Broward Teacher Is Runner-Up
for NFL Teacher of the Year
Hallandale High teacher Jerry Esposito was honored by the
National Football League as an NFL Teacher of the Month.
He went on to compete for NFL Teacher of the Year honors,
where he was a runner-up. Mr. Esposito was one of only 10
teachers nationwide to take part in this competition. He
was nominated by Miami Dolphins place-kicker Olindo Mare,
whom Mr. Esposito taught while he was a student at Cooper
City High School (where Mr. Esposito formerly taught). Mr.
Esposito earned $2,500 for his honor - and his school received
a $5,000 grant to be used at its discretion.
"Tracer University"
Provides Learning Experience for Students, Parents
Indian Trace Elementary School recently invited students
and parents to attend its first annual "Tracer University".
This event consisted of three 25-minute workshops where
session participants could select from 21 different workshops
designed to meet the needs of all families and guide students
towards academic success. Both Tracer teachers and district
personnel joined together to teach workshops on such topics
as, "Six Easy Steps To Improve Your Child's Reading
Scores," "Time Out, Treats, Consequences and More!
What Works is revealed!" and "You and Your Child
as a Team," and "Learning Time Management and
other Powerful Tools." As if the mere knowledge was
not enough, the school's Partners in Education provided
prizes that were raffled off at the end of the night. Tracer
University graduates left with practical tools that could
be implemented the very next day.
Magnet Program Heading to Disney
World
Many children enjoy the magical and enchanted wonderment
of Mickey and Minnie's home when they visit Disney World.
Soon, performing and visual arts magnet students at North
Andrews Garden Elementary School will have an opportunity
to visit Disney World as performers! The North Andrews Gardens
Elementary School of the Arts " Pizazz Unlimited"
Show Choir has been selected to be part of Disney Magic
Music Days at the Walt Disney World Resort. The performance
is scheduled for Thursday, May 15th as a special presentation
at the Tomorrowland Stage near Space Mountain in the Magic
Kingdom.
North Broward Is Home to Outstanding
Educator in Transition Award Winner
Patrick Mulvihill, a Broward County Schools employee for
more than 30 years, was recently awarded the Outstanding
Educator in Transition Award by the Florida Federation of
the Division of Career Development and Transition. Mr. Mulvihill
is the Transition Specialist for the District's exceptional
student education department and has been instrumental in
bringing information to high school ESE specialists to ensure
improved transition from school to the next environment
for the student. The award is presented to "an outstanding
educator who provides exemplary transition services to his
or her students with disabilities. That person must exemplify
the values of tenacity, caring and a belief in the ability
of individuals with disabilities and show involvement beyond
the usual circle of a person's life." |
Innovative
Program in the Practice of School Psychology Services Award
Broward County Public Schools has been honored by
the Florida Association of School Psychologists with its
2002 "Innovative Program in the Practice of School
Psychology Services Award." This award recognizes the
leadership and extraordinary effort of the District's Psychological
Services Department, including its Threat Assessment manual
and the training it provides for all of Broward's public
schools. The threat assessment initiative was honored for
its innovative approach, which involves school psychologists
and other student support services staff more directly in
violence prevention activities.
Coral Springs High School Teacher
Nationally Recognized
Coral Springs High School teacher Ann Ayers has been nationally
recognized for her work with instructional technology. She
was one of only 15 teachers in the nation selected to participate
in the "Digital Edge" Learning Interchange, an
online library featuring National Board Certified Teachers
joining forces to develop projects to promote accomplished
teaching with technology. Ms. Ayers was also one of ten
teachers nationally selected as a first ever Cable in the
Classroom Advisor.
Fort Lauderdale High Home to
Florida's Assistant Principal of the Year
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Dr. Gina Eyerman, principal of Fort Lauderdale High School
and former assistant principal at South Plantation High
School, was recently named 2003 Assistant Principal of the
Year for the State of Florida. This award recognizes outstanding
secondary school assistant principals who have demonstrated
excellent leadership commitment to staff and students, served
their communities and contributed to the overall profession
of educational leadership. Dr. Eyerman is known for her
caring work with students and accessibility to parents.
While at South Plantation, she developed a curriculum guide
for parents and students so that a four-year plan could
be developed to meet graduation requirements. She also put
rigorous college placement courses in place to allow students
to start taking these classes in their freshman year, implemented
an attendance waiver program to address student attendance
and achievement and devised a mentorship program to provide
students with individualized assistance.
High School Students Test the
Law
The Coral Springs High School Law Studies class recently
participated in a Mock Trial at the Broward County Courthouse,
where defense and prosecution teams competed against Fort
Lauderdale High and South Plantation High, respectively.
The students spent weeks preparing for this mock trial with
help from their teachers and even a second year student
from Nova's School of Law. From opening remarks to questions
and closing statements, each team performed flawlessly.
And although there was no clear verdict (a hung jury, believe
it or not), both teams achieved victory and experienced
a valuable lesson that will last a lifetime. |
