Information and Technology
Information Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, May 24, 2011 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Recognize the 2011 Just Read, Florida! - District Award Winners (Information and Technology Division) | |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
Thirteen district employees have been nominated and selected by their peers and district personnel across four broad categories of literacy awards as 2010-2011 school year winners. Each has demonstrated excellence in promoting literacy in his or her respective area of expertise. We take great pride in our strong literacy programs and commend these literacy leaders as we increase academic and literacy expectations for all students. These district winners have been submitted to the Department of Education for regional and state level review.
District Reading Leader: Glenda Brown, Elementary Supervisor, Reading and Language Arts Elementary Schools Reading Leader: Julie Wood – Essrig Elementary School Reading Coach: Heather Bisesto – Lithia Springs Elementary School Reading Teacher: Kathryn Cortelyou – Kenly Elementary School Reading Leadership Team: Bevis Elementary School Middle Schools Reading Leader: Lynn Doughterty-Underwood (then, Supervisor, Middle and Secondary Reading) Reading Coach: Rosemarie Manhertz – VanBuren Middle School Reading Teacher: Loranda Salley – Giunta Middle School Reading Leadership Team: Randall Middle School Senior High Schools Reading Leader: Jennifer Sparano – East Bay High School Reading Coach: Taryn Anello – Freedom High School Reading Teacher: Shea Shaw – Sickles High School Reading Leadership Team: Leto High School |
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates • Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
None | |
EVALUATION | |
Not applicable | |
SUBMITTED BY: |
Samuel R. Whitten | David J. Steele, Ph.D. | |
Assistant Director, Assessment and Accountability (813) 272-4346 |
Chief Information and Technology Officer and Project Director, Empowering Effective Teachers Grant (813) 272-4600 |
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110524_460 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 23 |