Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Information Item

DATE: Tuesday, October 28, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Recognition of Just Read, Florida! 2008 Literacy Award Winners (Elementary/Middle/Secondary Education)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2008 State of Florida High School Reading Coach of the Year
Dr. Lori Sue Grieb-Severino

Region IV - 2008 Florida High School Reading Coach of the Year
Dr. Lori Sue Grieb-Severino

Region IV - 2008 Florida Reading Teachers of the Year
Robin Emery - High Schools
Dawn Norris - Middle Schools

Region IV - 2008 Florida Outstanding Reading Leadership Team
Jefferson High School
West Tampa Elementary School

The Just Read, Florida! Office announced recipients of the first Just Read, Florida! Literacy Awards. Several groups of outstanding reading leaders from five regional areas across the state were recognized at the Just Read, Florida! Leadership Conference. These reading leaders are teachers, coaches, school and district literacy facilitators, and members of reading leadership teams who have contributed to reading education in Florida. A monetary award was given to the regional finalists and state winners, as well as to their schools to support their reading efforts.

A representative for each instructional level was selected by a District committee from applications submitted. The District committee's criteria for selections were based on the applicant's educational activities at the school, district, and/or state and national level, contributions to the professional community, and their expertise in the area of reading. These outstanding educators make a difference for students each day.

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

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

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

This agenda item has no financial impact.

EVALUATION

N/A

SUBMITTED BY: Lynn Dougherty-Underwood, Supervisor, 6-12 Reading
Glenda Brown, Supervisor, Elementary Reading and Language Arts

Josie Sanders
General Director, Middle School Education
(813) 272-4862
Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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