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DATE: Tuesday, February 6, 2018
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of the 2018 "Excellence in Education" Winners and Finalists (Outreach and School Improvement)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Every year, the Hillsborough Education Foundation, in partnership with Hillsborough County Public Schools, presents the Excellence in Education Awards. This premiere event celebrates educators and school personnel who consistently bring forth their best efforts and utilize their talents to ensure the students they serve receive the best education possible.

This prestigious evening hosts 1800 attendees representing nearly 300 schools in the Hillsborough County Public School district. At the ceremony nearly 700 nominees, thirteen finalists, and ultimately three winners are honored in three categories:
  • Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator of the Year – Christine T. Campell
  • Instructional Support Employee of the Year - Miriam Velez-Hernandez
  • Teacher of the Year - Bonnie Bresnya                                
The finalists were:
  • Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator of the Year – Jonathan Collier, Alicia Fojaco, and Meredith Mullen
  • Instructional Support Employee of the Year – Cindy Nunez, Leonard Snead, and Talina Ugarte
  • Teacher of the Year –Jennifer Jackson, Lisabeth Leist, Nicole Meyerson, and Alexa Trafficante
     
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Recruit, support, and retain a highly effective and diverse workforce • Develop a culture of respect, trust, and collaboration
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This event is funded through sponsorships developed by the Hillsborough Education Foundation.
EVALUATION
The district worked with the Hillsborough Education Foundation to develop goals and timelines to ensure the success of the program.
SUBMITTED BY:  MaryLou Whaley, Director, Community Engagement & Philanthropy
    Larry Sykes, Ed.D.

  Assistant Superintendent
(813) 231-1874
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