Teaching and Learning Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, April 17, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of the Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers (IEEE) Florida West Coast Section (FWCS) Lignell 2018 Award Winner (Office of Teaching and Learning)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The FWCS of the IEEE annually recognizes outstanding mathematics and science teachers who have significantly impacted the lives of their students through highly engaging Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) activities both in and out of the classroom.  The Lignell Award is open to all educators teaching classes in mathematics or science in public high schools.  IEEE is the world's largest professional association advancing innovation and technological excellence. The recipients are selected from 12 counties that comprise the FWCS.  One of this year's winners was from Hillsborough County Public Schools and was invited to attend the Tampa Bay Engineers Week Banquet on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at the TPepin's Hospitality Center where he was presented with the 2018 Lignell Award and an honorarium.  We would like to recognize this year's recipient: Jordan Lujan, Biology Teacher, Lennard High School
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This item is for recognition and has no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:

Larry R. Plank, Ed.S		Deborah Cook
Director, K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (813) 272-4622		Chief Academic Officer (813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20180417_870 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section A Item# 10