Recognition of Recipients of the Professional Development/Partnership School Tuition Scholarship Sponsored by Bank of America and the University of South Florida College of Education (Elementary Education – Curriculum and Instruction Division)

The University of South Florida College of Education, through the generosity of Bank of America, sponsors the Professional Development/Partnership School Tuition Scholarship. Applicants for this scholarship must teach in a University of South Florida College of Education Professional Development/Partnership School, and if enrolled in a graduate degree program he/she must be in academic good standing.

The recipients receive the cost of tuition for a three-hour graduate course at the in-state rate and must register for a course that will broaden his/her content and/or pedagogical knowledge and add to their classroom effectiveness.

Scholarship Recipients

Pizzo Elementary
Kimberly Davis
Melissa Odougherty
Lauren Valdes

Caminiti ESE
Jennifer Studer
Edward Laugen

These outstanding dedicated professionals strive to make the classroom a better learning experience for their students.

* Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods, * Motivate students to become responsible learners, * Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum, * Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce

This agenda item is a recognition and there is no financial impact to the district.