Santa Rosa Education Foundation has announced the three finalists selected from five semifinalists for Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to Christal Bennett, Central School, Rhonda Waters, Milton High, and Angela Fulton, Woodlawn Beach Middle.
Most people played “school” as children; few of them played in a real classroom.
Cathryn Denny, the daughter of two teachers, was one of the lucky few who did, and it’s made all the difference.
Ashley Robinson said her recognition as Pea Ridge Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year, something she calls an ‘incredible honor’ highlights the value of what she does at the school.
Santa Rosa County District Schools is again recruiting and accepting applications for School Guardian.
The Chris Hixon, Coach Aaron Feis, and Coach Scott Beigel Guardian Program was established in 2018 through the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act. In its initial report, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission found that having guardians in schools is the best way to ensure highly trained personnel are in place to respond immediately in the event of a school shooting.
Rhett Rowell is a coach who teaches social studies, but don’t confuse him with the Hollywood stereotype. Rowell’s peers selected him to be Jay High School’s Teacher of the Year for his wins in the classroom and his contribution to students’ lives.
Preparing students for careers as pharmacy technicians lets Vincent Armand, Locklin Technical College’s Teacher of the Year, combine two interests, science and instruction.
