Teaching and Learning Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, April 17, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of the Barrett Family Foundation 2017 Excellence in Science/Mathematics Teacher Award (Office of Teaching and Learning)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Barrett Family Foundation proudly honors outstanding high school teachers who share their energy and enthusiasm for science or mathematics through creative and innovative methods. The award further seeks to recognize teachers who are utilizing methods to cultivate student interest and ability in these two areas.  The Barrett Family Foundation provided twelve $10,000 cash awards to outstanding math and science teachers from selected private and public high schools. Three of the winners are from Hillsborough County Public Schools: Tiffany Oliver, International Baccalaureate Biology, Robinson High School Julie Sackles, Biology, Tampa Bay Technical High School Sue Traynham, Mathematics, Sickles 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 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# 07