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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, November 1, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Denise Provenzano, District Resource Teacher, Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) for the Italian-American Women of Excellence Award (Exceptional Student Education - Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Italian Club of Tampa was chartered in 1894.  It was founded under the premise that by uniting together the Italian community of Tampa could overcome many of the social and economic challenges that confronted immigrants from Italy.  The Italian Club Ladies Auxiliary recognizes Italian-American women at their annual Italian-American Women of Excellence Awards banquet.  There are four different categories: Business, Culture, Education and Government and/or Public Service.

Ms. Provenzano has worked for Hillsborough County Public Schools for the past 32 years.  Her current position is with the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System as a Human Resource Development Specialist.  She has spent her career working with students with disabilities.  Her positions have included: teacher of students identified as having emotional/behavioral disabilities, General Education Teacher, Exceptional Student Education Specialist, and the first Administrative Resource Teacher responsible for coordinating programs for students with autism.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item is for recognition and has no financial impact on the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Michael Levine, Supervisor, Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System
Joyce L. Wieland   Wynne A. Tye
General Director, Department of Exceptional Student Education
(813) 273-7025
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
    C 12
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20111101_476 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 12