Hillsborough County Public Schools Human Resources
Information Item

DATE: Tuesday, March 16, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Suncoast for Kids Foundation Scholarship Recipient Recognition

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Suncoast for Kids Foundation Scholarship was made possible due to a donation from the Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union, which is facilitated by Mary Tlachac, to the Education Foundation.

This scholarship provides current support personnel the funding necessary to continue their educational goals and become highly qualified Hillsborough County Public Schools teachers. In addition, this scholarship gives the district the ability to “grow our own” teachers and hire from within the school system.

There are 25 recipients: Brenda Adams, Louisa Allen, Brea Grecia-Astacio, Giovanna Castillo, Maria Chavez, Demetria Clark, Daisy Frieri, Terrie Green, Gwendolyn Houston, Susan Hunt, Patricia E. Johnson, Eva Medina, Marycarmen Pastoriza, Linda A. Smith, Cristina Vega, Walter Gibbons, Christopher Hampton, Jamie Herrmann, Annette James, Maggie LaLone, Angela Leavens, Xiomara Previti, Debora Torres, Constance Walker, and Derrick Wilson.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

* Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

The scholarship is funded through the Suncoast For Kids Foundation.

EVALUATION

N/A

SUBMITTED BY: Quincenia Bell, Supervisor of Teacher Recruitment



Daniel J. Valdez
Deputy Superintendent
(813) 272-4166
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