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Curriculum and Instruction
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| DATE: | Tuesday, May 24, 2011 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Recognition of the Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers (IEEE) Florida West Coast Section (FWCS) Lignell 2011 Award Winners (Secondary Education-Curriculum and Instruction Division) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| The Florida West Coast Section of the IEEE annually recognizes outstanding mathematics and science teachers who have significantly impacted the lives of their students through highly engaging science, technology, engineering, and mathematics activities both in and out of the classroom. The program is open to all educators teaching courses in mathematics or science in public schools in the Tampa Bay area. IEEE is the world's largest professional association advancing innovation and technological excellence.
Three recipients were selected from the Tampa Bay Region, all hailing from Hillsborough County Public Schools. This year's winners were invited to attend the Tampa Bay Engineers Week Banquet held at A La Carte Pavilion, where they were presented with the award and honorarium |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No) | |
| This agenda item is for recognition and has no financial impact on the district. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| N/A | |
| SUBMITTED BY: Larry R. Plank, Ed.S., Supervisor, Secondary Science | |
| Denny B. Oest | Wynne A. Tye | |
| General Director, Secondary Education (813) 272-4451 |
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
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| C 21 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110524_460 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 21 | ||