PROGRAM Processional ...... Caliber Awards Nominees Welcome ...... Stephen Marante, Master of Ceremonies Coral Springs High School Student Advisor to the School Board of Broward County Valerie Wanza, Ph.D., Mistress of Ceremonies %&36&KLHI6FKRRO3HUIRUPDQFH $FFRXQWDELOLW\2IÀFHU

Greetings ...... Nora Rupert Chair, School Board of Broward County, Remarks ...... Robert W. Runcie Superintendent of Schools DINNER Presenting Sponsor Remarks ... BrightStar Credit Union Remarks ...... Cori Leonard South Assistant Student Advisor to the School Board of Broward County PRESENTATION OF FINALISTS School-Related/District Employee, Assistant Principal, Principal and Teacher of the Year ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNERS 2018 School-Related/District ...... Terri Cianelli Employee of the Year Award 2017 School-Related/District Employee of the Year 2018 Assistant Principal ...... Patricia Brown of the Year Award 2017 Assistant Principal of the Year 2018 Principal of the Year Award ...... Elaine Saef 2017 Principal of the Year 2019 Teacher of the Year Award ...... Eleanna Hurst 2018 Teacher of the Year Closing Remarks ...... Master and Mistress of Ceremonies 1 2 The School Board of Broward County, Florida

Nora Rupert Chair Robert W. Runcie Superintendent Heather P. Brinkworth of Schools Vice Chair

A MESSAGE FROM THE Robin Bartleman Abby M. Freedman SUPERINTENDENT Patricia Good Donna P. Korn It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2018 Laurie Rich Levinson Caliber Awards Ceremony, recognizing the District’s Ann Murray Dr. Rosalind Osgood outstanding teachers, principals, assistant principals and school-related/District employees. The annual Robert W. Runcie Caliber Awards ceremony is a special time when Superintendent of we celebrate these extraordinary individuals for their Schools tremendous contributions and efforts to improve the The School Board of Broward lives, hopes and futures of our students. County, Florida, prohibits any policy or procedure which results in discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, We are honored to recognize this year’s nominees and gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ÀQDOLVWV IRU WKHLU H[HPSODU\ VHUYLFH SURIHVVLRQDOLVP marital status, national origin, and dedication to our students and schools. Across race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. The School Board our District, we are fortunate to have many incredibly also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other talented and dedicated educators, administrators designated youth groups. ,QGLYLGXDOVZKRZLVKWRÀOH and staff focused on providing our students with a discrimination and/or harassment high-quality learning experiences and the support complaint may contact the Director, of the Equal they need to be successful in their education and Educational Opportunities/ADA Compliance beyond. Department & District’s Equity Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Congratulations to all of our Caliber Awards Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158. Individuals with disabilities QRPLQHHVDQGÀQDOLVWVRQEHLQJUHFRJQL]HGE\\RXU requesting accommodations under the with colleagues and communities as leaders in Broward Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), may County Public Schools. The impact each of you has contact the Equal Educational Opportunities/ADA on so many young lives is invaluable. Thank you for Compliance Department at 754-321-2150 or Teletype your hard work and commitment to ensuring our Machine (TTY) students reach their highest potential. 754-321-2158. browardschools.com 3 4 MASTER OF MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES CEREMONIES Stephen Marante is a senior Dr. Valerie Smith Wanza at Coral Springs High School, is a native and lifelong where he is ranked 12th in resident of Broward his class and maintains a County. As a proud GPA of 4.99. Mr. Marante product of Broward currently holds the position of County Public Schools, she attended Hallandale Student Advisor to the School and Miramar Elementary Board of Broward County. Schools, Pines Middle In addition to his service as School, and graduated the Student Advisor to the from School Board, Mr. Marante is in 1988. With that strong committed to a wide array foundation, she went of public service activities including service as an on to earn a Bachelor of Science in English Executive Board Member for the Broward County Education from (1992), Association of Student Councils, Committee Master of Science in Educational Leadership Chair of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory from Nova Southeastern University (1996), and Committee, a member of U.S. Representative Doctor of Philosophy from Florida Atlantic Ted Deutch’s Congressional Youth Cabinet, a University (2009). member of the City of Coral Springs Teen Political Throughout her 26-year career with Broward Forum, and a founding member of the Legislative County Public Schools, Dr. Wanza has served the Student Action Committee. 'LVWULFW DV D FODVVURRP WHDFKHU FHQWUDO RIÀFH resource teacher, assistant principal, central Mr. Marante has served as class president for three RIÀFH FRRUGLQDWRU SULQFLSDO DQG SULQFLSDO consecutive years, and has been heavily involved supervisor. Currently, Dr. Wanza serves as the in his Speech and Debate Team for four years. Mr. Chief School Performance & Accountability 0DUDQWH KDV DOVR GHGLFDWHG VLJQLÀFDQW WLPH WR 2IÀFHU ZKHUH VKH RYHUVHHV DOO RI WKH 'LVWULFW·V the Children’s Miracle Network by organizing the  VFKRROV DQG  FHQWUDO RIÀFH VXSSRUW ÀUVW 'DQFH 0DUDWKRQ DW KLV VFKRRO ZKLFK UDLVHG departments. Additionally, she serves as an over $10,000 for Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in adjunct professor in Florida Atlantic University’s Miami. He was recently awarded a scholarship Department of Educational Leadership & Research. by the Hearst Foundation, and will spend a week in Washington, D.C. this March representing the Dr. Wanza serves on a number of advisory boards state of Florida in the Senate Youth and is a member in good standing of many Program. Mr. Marante plans to attend Florida State community and professional organizations. Dr. University and major in political science. He also Wanza has been recognized on the local and plans to attend graduate school in Washington, state levels for her distinguished service to the D.C. and pursue a career in public service. ÀHOG RI HGXFDWLRQ 6KH ZDV QDPHG WKH  State of Florida Middle School Principal of the year, is a 2015 Broward Education Foundation Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee, and 2016 Florida Atlantic University Distinguished Alumna Honoree for the College of Education. 5 6 SCHOOL-RELATED/DISTRICT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARD

The School-Related/District Employee of the Year program was established by the Florida Department of Education to recognize outstanding education support personnel for the VLJQLÀFDQWFRQWULEXWLRQVWKH\PDNHWRWKHLUVFKRROVDQG'LVWULFW

Broward County Public Schools is proud to recognize and congratulate the following outstanding nominees for the School-Related/District Employee of the Year award.

Anderson, Boyd H. High School ...... Lonnie James, Jr. Community Schools South ...... Marilu Calderon Apollo Middle School ...... Keyshira Hollis Cooper City Elementary School ...... Fred Troxell, Jr. Atlantic Technical College ...... Pamela Bates & High School ...... Nicole Willis Coral Cove Elementary School ...... Azra Munir Atlantic West Elementary School ...... Ronald McClure ...... Dana Goldfarb Attucks Middle School ...... Jeannette Miranda Coral Park Elementary School ...... Marci Maietta Bair Middle School ...... Tramain Davis Coral Springs High School ...... Melissa Reiss Banyan Elementary School ...... James Ayers Coral Springs Middle School ...... Felecia Mapp Bayview Elementary School...... Andrea Larkin Coral Springs Pre K-8 School ...... Jarrett Torrella Beachside Montessori Village ...... Robeisy Bello Country Hills Elementary School ...... Tia Godskind Bennett Elementary School ...... Marvetta Mack Country Isles Elementary School ...... Christine Levine Bethune, Mary M. Elementary School .... Doretta Murphy Cresthaven Elementary School ...... Ashley Jones Boulevard Heights Elementary School .....Maritza Moreno Croissant Park Elementary School ...... Laura Kroske Bright Horizons Center...... Vernon Holloway Cross Creek School ...... Vicki Faulkner Broadview Elementary School ...... Elsa R. Roa Crystal Lake Middle School ...... Dolores Torres Broward Estates Elementary School ...... Claudia Mendes ...... Matthew Elias Broward Virtual School ...... Regina Niskar Cypress Elementary School...... Sunshine Gibson Castle Hill Elementary School ...... Tonya Harden Cypress Run Education Center ...... Willie Woods Central Park Elementary School ...... Pamela O’Grady Dandy, William Middle School ...... Andrea Sanchez Challenger Elementary School ...... Rosemary Casares Dania Elementary School...... Sonia Arango Chapel Trail Elementary School...... Maria Lerebours Dave Thomas Education Center ...... Nancy San Ho Coconut Creek Davie Elementary School ...... Kimberly Freeman Elementary School ...... Elizabeth Hirschman 'HHUÀHOG%HDFK(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO ...... Darbi Ann Munn Coconut Creek High School ...... Christopher Smart 'HHUÀHOG%HDFK+LJK6FKRRO ...... Susan Costa Coconut Palm Elementary School .....Benjamin Ferguson 'HHUÀHOG%HDFK0LGGOH6FKRRO .. Gloria Mathis Robinson Colbert Museum Magnet 'HHUÀHOG3DUN(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO ...... Bonita Mason Elementary School ...... Maria Nechyba Dillard 6-12 School ...... Antonio Walker College Academy @ BC ...... Veronica Whitsett Dillard Elementary School ...... Tiffany Parrish Collins Elementary School ...... Frederick Flowers Discovery Elementary School ...... Andrea Orta Community Schools North ...... Sharon Saunders Dolphin Bay Elementary School ...... Kari Miller 7 Drew, Charles R. Elementary School ...... Jacques Moise Lauderhill Paul Turner Driftwood Elementary School ...... David Butler Elementary School ...... Shereen Mitchell Driftwood Middle School ...... Kurt Vendryes Liberty Elementary School ...... Maria Valencia Eagle Point Elementary School...... Maria Alvarez Lloyd Estates Elementary School ...... Jose V. Callirgos Eagle Ridge Elementary School ...... Sherika Alexander Lyons Creek Middle School ...... Mary Alvarez Ely, Blanche High School ...... Juanita King Manatee Bay Embassy Creek Elementary School ...... Kevin Walenciak Elementary School ...... Lynnette K. Weech-Washington Endeavour Primary Maplewood Elementary School ...... Anthony Johnson Learning Center ...... Loletha Washington Margate Elementary School ...... Julian Callaway Everglades Elementary School ...... Gary Balliett Margate Middle School ...... Keith Span ...... Gloria Gonzalez Markham, Robert C. Fairway Elementary School ...... Caroline Bailey Elementary School ...... Benita Brown Falcon Cove Middle School ...... Jefersson Martinez Marshall, Thurgood Flamingo Elementary School ...... Berith Velasquez Elementary School ...... Theresa Curry Flanagan, Charles W. High School ...... Jeaneen Muller McArthur High School ...... Helen Cohen Floranada Elementary School ...... Vernon Whittenberg McFatter Technical College Forest Glen Middle School ...... Gregory Jackson & High School ...... Bianca Rodriguez Forest Hills Elementary School ...... Sarah Clark McNab Elementary School ...... Lisa Organ Fort Lauderdale High School ...... Jessica Almeida McNicol Middle School ...... Ryan Williamson Foster, Stephen Elementary School ...... Diana L. Vigo Meadowbrook Elementary School ...... Lucien Sanchez Fox Trail Elementary School ...... Michelle Huza Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy .....Florence Carter Gator Run Elementary School ...... Nilda Vazquez Miramar Elementary School ...... Jessica Camacho Glades Middle School ...... Melisa Neely Miramar High School ...... Mathew Porche *ULIÀQ(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO ...... Chandler E.L. Thompkins Mirror Lake Elementary School ...... Melanie Granie Gulfstream Academy of Monarch High School ...... Damas Marcelon Hallandale Beach K-8 School ...... Blanca Ochoa Morrow Elementary School ...... Lashell Williams ...... Frinette Volquez New Renaissance Middle School ...... Arold Desir Harbordale Elementary School ...... Chaddrick Bryant New River Middle School ...... Jeffery Harden Hawkes Bluff Elementary School ...... Nimsi Figueroa Cruz Nob Hill Elementary School ...... Rosemarie DeFalco Heron Heights Elementary School ...... Adelle Peets Norcrest Elementary School ...... Bernice Alvarez Hollywood Central North Andrews Gardens Elementary School ...... Christopher Dockett Elementary School ...... John Anderson Hollywood Hills Elementary School ...... Jorge Mendez North Fork Elementary School...... Linda M. Leverett Hollywood Hills High School ...... Eduardo Widholzer North Lauderdale Pre K-8 School ...... Nerisha Hazarie Hollywood Park Northeast High School ...... Michael Ash Elementary School ...... Garvin D. Robinson Northside Elementary School ...... Maritza Sanchez Horizon Elementary School ...... Kathryn Slyker-Thomas Nova Blanche Forman Hunt, James S. Elementary School ...... Luz Guevara Elementary School ...... Diania Lenia Faubert-Liautaud Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Indian Ridge Middle School ...... Aracelia Briosi Elementary School ...... Maria Stember Indian Trace Elementary School...... Iliana Escarra ...... Nicole Tuarez King, Jr., Dr. Martin Luther Nova Middle School ...... Paula Harden Montessori Academy ...... Sharonda Johnson-Glover Oakland Park Elementary School ...... Paulette Campbell Lake Forest Elementary School ...... Maria Garcia Oakridge Elementary School ..... Edgardo Chung LaRosa Lakeside Elementary School ...... Suzanne Abusamen Olsen Middle School ...... Lori Beard Lanier-James Orange Brook Elementary School ...... Dion T. Nader Education Center ...... Adrianne Sears Campbell Oriole Elementary School ...... Stephanie Taylor Larkdale Elementary School ...... James Wright Palm Cove Elementary School ...... Saito Bernot Lauderdale Lakes Middle School ...... Emmanuel Joseph Palmview Elementary School ...... Wilfred Thompson Lauderhill 6-12 Panther Run Elementary School ...... Christopher Smith STEM-MED School ...... Rex Ellis Park Lakes Elementary School ...... Kathleen Freeman 8 Park Ridge Elementary School ...... Tony Merrell South Broward High School ...... Marvlette McCloud Park Springs Elementary School ...... Ileana Carrillo South Plantation High School ...... Ann Suarez Park Trails Elementary School ...... Carlos Hernandez Stirling Elementary School ...... Katrina Ryan Parkside Elementary School ...... Jocelyn King Stoneman Douglas, Marjory Parkway Middle School ...... Sharon Walker High School ...... Mario Caicedo Pasadena Lakes Elementary School ...... Dawn Michaud ...... Andrea Armalin-Hadden Pembroke Lakes Elementary School ...... Jessica Lescano Sunland Park Academy ...... Marilyn Brown Pembroke Pines Elementary School ...... Liliana Leyton Sunrise Middle School ...... Sherry Yaqub Perry, Annabel C. Pre K-8 School ...... Omar Tunon, Jr. Sunset Lakes Elementary School ...... Kristine Logvin Perry, Henry D. Education Center ...... Henry Gonzalez Sunshine Elementary School ...... Cortney Walker Peters Elementary School...... Pedro Santiago Tamarac Elementary School...... Elkin Florez Pine Ridge Education Center ...... Brian Moore Taravella, J.P. High School ...... Barbara Colgrove Pines Lakes Elementary School ...... Alfreda Black Tedder Elementary School ...... Charlene Fuller Pines Middle School ...... Anamarie Estrada Tequesta Trace Middle School ...... Jackie Gonzalez Pinewood Elementary School ...... Humberto Barragan The Quest Center ...... Lawanda Denise Mitchell Pioneer Middle School ...... Lisa Sweeney Tradewinds Elementary School ...... Lori Dalia Piper High School ...... Elisia Martorana Tropical Elementary School...... Lisa Carozza Plantation Elementary School ...... Vincent Walker Village Elementary School ...... Daunyta Dickens Plantation High School ...... Raul Mendez Walker Elementary School ...... Marcenia Wood Plantation Middle School ...... Nestor Montanez Watkins Elementary School ...... A.J. Holmes Plantation Park Elementary School ...Claribel Hernandez Welleby Elementary School ...... Tina Ham Pompano Beach Elementary School ...... Sally Skarveles ...... Olimpia Peters Pompano Beach High School ...... Tayondric Allen West Hollywood Elementary School .... Giovanni Vergara Pompano Beach Middle School ...... Willie Brown Westchester Elementary School ...... Edward Francis Quiet Waters Elementary School ...... Sheila Thomas Western High School ...... Jermaine Hollis Ramblewood Elementary School ...... Adria Ligmont Westglades Middle School ...... Brenda Martorana Ramblewood Middle School ...... Connie Ingels Westpine Middle School ...... Precious Howard Rickards, James S. Middle School ...... Jillian Hernandez Westwood Heights Riverglades Elementary School ...... Derrick Spencer Elementary School ...... Latosha Childers Riverland Elementary School ...... Gerbson Jean-Charles Whiddon-Rogers Riverside Elementary School ...... Jose Pena Education Center ...... Ileana Miranda Perez Rock Island Elementary School ...... Jamuti Smith Whispering Pines Center...... Erika Bueter Royal Palm STEM Museum Magnet Wilton Manors Elementary School...... Jennifer Cuffy Elementary School ...... Precious Harvey Wingate Oaks Center ...... Edward Faulkner Sanders Park Elementary School ...... Christopher Wright Winston Park Elementary School ...... Desmond Byard Sandpiper Elementary School ...... Joanne McBride Young, Virginia S. Montessori Magnet Sawgrass Elementary School ...... Beata Worman Elementary School ...... Lesbia Bruder Sawgrass Springs Middle School...... Denise S. Adams Young, Walter C. Sea Castle Elementary School ...... Ryan Thompson Middle School ...... Yvette Pirkkala Seagull Alternative High School ...... Doris Striggles Seminole Middle School ...... Bennie Haywood DEPARTMENT NOMINEES Sheridan Hills Elementary School ...... Melanie Cutler Sheridan Park Elementary School ...... Donald Endorf Exceptional Student Sheridan Technical College Learning Support ...... Candace Moncrieffe & High School ...... Florence Murphy Food and Nutrition Services ...... Hannah Windsor Silver Lakes Elementary School ...... Blanca Rairan School Performance and Silver Lakes Middle School ...... Delia Ford Accountability ...... Veola Vickers Silver Palms Elementary School ...... Lorelei Rogulski Student Support Initiatives ...... Renee Brown Silver Ridge Elementary School ...... Charlene Walbroehl Silver Shores Elementary School ...... Yanet Yaranga Silver Trail Middle School ...... Kellie Carbone 9 SCHOOL-RELATED/DISTRICT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

Mary Alvarez Susan Costa Andrea Larkin Lyons Creek 'HHUÀHOG%HDFK %D\YLHZ Middle School High School Elementary School “I have the power to make a “Opportunities for learning and “Education truly changes the positive impact in a child’s life growth exist all around us,” says world, one person at a time,” says and educational experience,” 6XVDQ&RVWD6KHLVD&RQÀGHQWLDO Andrea Larkin. She has seen BCPS says Mary Alvarez, a 24-year BCPS 2IÀFH 0DQDJHU DW 'HHUÀHOG evolve and grow as a student, veteran. Alvarez, who started as a Beach High School, and has parent and employee. As a BCPS bookkeeper in the District, is now dedicated almost three decades alumna, she attended Robert D &RQÀGHQWLDO2IÀFH 0DQDJHU DW to the District. Costa feels that it is C. Markham Elementary School, Lyons Creek Middle School, where important to understand “not all Castle Hill Elementary School, she is “as supportive as possible students learn in the same way, so Lauderhill Middle School and and goes the extra mile” to make to make each student successful, Boyd H. Anderson High School. a difference to students. ”As a non- learning must be individualized.” She began her career as a bus instructional employee, working Costa, who overcame her fear and attendant in the District and now daily at school, I have the power to dislike of running to get accepted make a positive impact in a child’s in the 2018 Chicago marathon, LV D &RQÀGHQWLDO2IÀFH 0DQDJHU life and educational experience,” says that her biggest learning at Bayview Elementary School. VKHVD\V$OYDUH]ZKRORYHVÀVKLQJ moment was the realization that Larkin believes that all students can and boating, says she learned “to “each student has a personal story ÁRXULVK IURP ´ORYH DWWHQWLRQ DQG DOZD\V JLYH D FKLOG WKH EHQHÀW RI that affects how they interact with guidance.” the doubt and take time to know others ... there are opportunities for their story.” learning and growth all around us.” 10 SCHOOL-RELATED/ DISTRICT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

Tony Merrell Frinette Volquez Park Ridge Hallandale Elementary School High School

“You never know how a single “I believe that every student act of kindness could change has the potential to become someone’s life in more ways than something special in this world,” you could imagine,” says Tony says Frinette Volquez. A 13- Merrell, a Facilities Service Person year veteran of BCPS, Volquez at Park Ridge Elementary School. In began her career as a cafeteria his third year with the District, Merrell aide in the District and is now a believes, “when we work together &RQÀGHQWLDO2IÀFH 0DQDJHU to support and enrich the lives of at Hallandale High School. She our students, we can positively believes that education empowers impact their future.” Merrell, who is students to “unlock their potential most proud of being a single father and do great things ... By providing to three children, says, “If I can be them with a safe and stimulating a champion for the students in my environment where they are fee school, if I can help turn one child to express their feelings, ideas and around, then it’s a good day, and opinions without judgment.” I’ve done a good job.”

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12 TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Teacher of the Year program was established by the Florida Department of Education to recognize and honor the contributions of outstanding classroom teachers who have demonstrated a superior capacity to inspire a love of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities.

Broward County Public Schools is proud to recognize and congratulate the following outstanding nominees for the Teacher of the Year award.

Anderson, Boyd High School ...... Marie Duperval Community Schools South ...... Mia Merrit Apollo Middle School ...... Kalima Carson Cooper City Elementary School ...... Celeste French-Goltz Atlantic Technical College Cooper City High School...... Kelly Agnew & High School ...... Doris Gonzalez Coral Cove Elementary School ...... Diana Escobar Atlantic West Elementary School ...... Cheryl Charles Coral Glades High School ...... Esme Maldonado Attucks Middle School ...... Kesia Jean Coral Park Elementary School ...... Jennifer Letvinchuk Bair Middle School ...... Dane Hurst Coral Springs High School ...... Teresa Beans-Brescia Banyan Elementary School ...... Bree Condee Coral Springs Middle School ...... Lisa Farris Bayview Elementary School...... Robert Holt Coral Springs Pre K-8 School ...... Emily Lackey Beachside Montessori Village ...... Country Hills Elementary School ...... Marilyn Binner Bennett Elementary School ...... Noel D. Morgado-Santos Country Isles Elementary School ..... Tiffany Gritter-Nobile Bethune, Mary M. Elementary School ...... Mashell Leroy Cresthaven Elementary School ...... Natasha Campbell Boulevard Heights Elementary School ...... Kyle March Croissant Park Elementary School ...... Lyla Boccuzzi Bright Horizons Center...... Luanne Hughes Varn Cross Creek School ...... Terrance McCorvey Broadview Elementary School ...... Ernesto Gonzalez Crystal Lake Middle School ...... Grace Greenwood Broward Estates Elementary School ...... Rasheeda West Cypress Bay High School ...... Melissa Bennett-Boorom Broward Virtual School ...... Lisa Wilson Cypress Elementary School...... Sharon Lopez Castle Hill Elementary School ...... Cynthia Anderson Cypress Run Education Center ...... Eric Schneider Central Park Elementary School ...... Nicole Campillo Dandy, William Middle School ...... Tamar Morris Challenger Elementary School ...... Lissette De La Torre Dania Elementary School...... Nicole Schweinfurth Chapel Trail Elementary School...... Geraldine Casanova Dave Thomas Education Center ...... Kelly Price Coconut Creek Elementary School ...... Marta Vansciver Davie Elementary School ...... Stacie Giglio-Urtecho Coconut Creek High School ...... Dante Lombardi 'HHUÀHOG%HDFK(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO ...... Alison Keenan Coconut Palm 'HHUÀHOG%HDFK+LJK6FKRRO ...... Frank Pizzo Elementary School ...... Lucy Londono-McGuire 'HHUÀHOG%HDFK Colbert Museum Magnet Middle School ...... Raphine Regina Rachels Elementary School ...... Jacques Durand Jr. 'HHUÀHOG3DUN(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO ... Rosilande Desamour College Academy @ BC ...... Jodi Weinstein Dillard 6-12 School ...... Washington Woodburn Jr. Collins Elementary School ...... Nicole Kameka Dillard Elementary School ...... Fitzroy Williams Community Schools North ...... Darrance Gillion Discovery Elementary School ...... Lisa Reinhard

13 Dolphin Bay Elementary School ...... April Wyche Lauderhill Paul Turner Drew, Charles R. Elementary School ...... Marlie Sylvestre Elementary School ...... Paulette Johns Driftwood Elementary School ...... Derrick Mack Liberty Elementary School ...... Elizabeth Valentino Driftwood Middle School ...... Matthew Feiler Lloyd Estates Elementary School ...... Sifnide Belizaire Eagle Point Elementary School...... Michele Laudanno Lyons Creek Middle School ...... Adrienne Rashbaum Eagle Ridge Elementary School ...... Kristin Streit Manatee Bay Elementary School ...... Sara Ndjolba Ely, Blanche High School ...... Yolanda McCoy Maplewood Elementary School ...... Lori Moore Embassy Creek Elementary School .... Jennifer Raderstorf Margate Elementary School ...... Theresa Smith Endeavour Primary Learning Center ...... Lydia Knighton Margate Middle School ...... Marisha Hutchinson Everglades Elementary School ...... Jessica Schneider Markham, Robert C. Everglades High School ...... Matthew Cordova Elementary School .....Jacqueline Richards-de’Verteuil Fairway Elementary School ...... Dr. Suzanne Clarke Marshall, Thurgood Falcon Cove Middle School ...... Judith Malone Elementary School ...... Elizabeth Gibbs Flamingo Elementary School ...... Sally Moore McArthur High School ...... Dolly Bembanaste Flanagan, Charles W. High School ...... Kristy Modia McFatter Technical College Floranada Elementary School ...... Jared Doyle & High School ...... Lillie Angela Henry Forest Glen Middle School ...... Natasha Wilson McNab Elementary School ...... Sharonda Feby Forest Hills Elementary School ...... Brenda J. Matos McNicol Middle School ...... Charles Montalto Fort Lauderdale High School ...... Patrick Kothe Meadowbrook Elementary School ...... Pryscilla Maxwell Foster, Stephen Elementary School ...... Gillian Munter Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy ...... Kyle Spencer Fox Trail Elementary School ...... Jacqueline Alberico Miramar Elementary School ...... Nichole Harriott Gator Run Elementary School ...... Elayne Hollander Miramar High School ...... Darien Benjamin Glades Middle School ...... Barvel Riley Mirror Lake Elementary School ...... Andrea B. Cutrone *ULIÀQ(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO ...... Susan B. Hall Monarch High School ...... Tammy Freeman Gulfstream Academy of Morrow Elementary School ...... Tamilla Eldridge-Mason Hallandale Beach K-8 School ...... Shirline Alexander New Renaissance Middle School ...... Stephanie Mentore Hallandale High School ...... Derek Rivera New River Middle School ...... Charlene Ambroise Harbordale Elementary School ...... Aubrey Maddox Nob Hill Elementary School ...... David Rowe Hawkes Bluff Elementary School ...... Kathleen Passerello Norcrest Elementary School ...... Kristin Judd Heron Heights Elementary School ...... Heidi Martin North Andrews Gardens Hollywood Central Elementary School ...... Kelly Bagiotti Elementary School ...... Kenneth Stewart Hollywood Hills Elementary School ...... Stacey Vidal North Fork Elementary School...... Latoya Marshall Hollywood Hills High School ...... Shelia Cobb-Washington North Lauderdale Pre K-8 School ...... Ronnie Frazier Hollywood Park Elementary School .. Melissa Clendennin Northeast High School ...... Ruth Hinkson Horizon Elementary School ...... Alexander Florence Northside Elementary School ...... Marlen Angulo Hunt, James S. Elementary School ...... Janet Rampaul Nova Blanche Forman Indian Ridge Middle School ...... Nicole Nortmann Elementary School ...... Kristina Bookman Indian Trace Elementary School...... Lourdes Arcentales Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower King, Jr., Dr. Martin Luther Elementary School ...... Donna Cady Montessori Academy ...... Lauren Lightfoot Nova High School ...... Joshua Bishop Lake Forest Elementary School .....Lori Natalie Sparks-Lee Nova Middle School ...... Darryl Baker Lakeside Elementary School ...... Stacey Wichmann Oakland Park Lanier-James Education Center ...... Sylvester Wesley Elementary School ...... Sharon Stephen-Buitrago Larkdale Elementary School ...... Tamala Vaughn Oakridge Elementary School ...... Beatrice Dworkowitz Lauderdale Lakes Olsen Middle School ...... Jeffery Scudder Middle School ...... Kimberly Foster-Baldwin Orange Brook Elementary School ...... Monika Moorman Lauderhill 6-12 STEM-MED School ...... Felicia Alvarez Oriole Elementary School ...... Kimberly Peeples

14 Palm Cove Elementary School ...... Dawn Fuller Sheridan Park Elementary School ...... Ebony Lassiter Palmview Elementary School ...... Jennifer Brito Sheridan Technical College Panther Run Elementary School ...... Tania Pinto & High School ...... Robert Decker Park Lakes Elementary School ...... Jennifer Mehu Silver Lakes Elementary School ...... Janet Blanco Soto Park Ridge Elementary School ...... Soycia Jackson Silver Lakes Middle School ...... Mishca Ricketts Park Springs Elementary School ...... Ariel Pascarella Silver Palms Elementary School ...... Maria Olivera Park Trails Elementary School ...... Cynthia Goldstein Silver Ridge Elementary School ...... Kimberly Vadnais Parkside Elementary School ...... Cathleen Sullivan Silver Shores Elementary School ...... Natalie Leon Parkway Middle School ...... Ellen Morris Silver Trail Middle School ...... Belinda Smith Daise Pasadena Lakes Elementary School ..... Arelis Cahuasqui South Broward High School ...... Lara Gutzmore Pembroke Lakes Elementary School ...... Elina Seguin South Plantation High School ...... Robert Rose Pembroke Pines Elementary School .....Jennifer Hamilton Stirling Elementary School ...... Jennifer Valliere Perry, Annabel C. Pre K-8 School ...... Maritza Morel Stoneman Douglas, Perry, Henry D. Education Center ...... Antonio Babun Marjory High School ...... Tammy Orilio Peters Elementary School...... Krystal Applebaum Stranahan High School ...... Arlene Miller Pine Ridge Education Center ...... Gryssele Machicote Sunland Park Academy ...... Helen Kassim Pines Lakes Elementary School ...... Kelly Creviston Sunrise Middle School ...... Tonnie Hibbert Pines Middle School ...... Nicole Beneby Sunset Lakes Elementary School ...... Ana C. Mundy Pinewood Elementary School ...... Elizabeth Mathen Sunshine Elementary School ...... Bianca Styles Pioneer Middle School ...... Regina Ferreira Tamarac Elementary School...... Linda Walker Piper High School ...... Brenda Andrus Taravella, J.P. High School ...... Lori Sessions Plantation Elementary School ...... Dana Rhodes-Hurley Tedder Elementary School ...... Genear Brown Plantation High School ...... Opal Ferron Tequesta Trace Middle School ...... Stephanie Diez Plantation Middle School ...... Cara Correa The Quest Center ...... Leigh Ann Townley Plantation Park Elementary School ...... Kathy Criscuolo Tradewinds Elementary School ...... Jesus Villalobos Pompano Beach Elementary School ...... Stacey Brown Tropical Elementary School...... Jennifer Boyd Pompano Beach High School ...... Nicole Hanna Village Elementary School ...... Lunston Dennis Pompano Beach Middle School ...... Aaron Langley Walker Elementary School ...... Kevin Peters Quiet Waters Elementary School ...... Roberta Fasano Watkins Elementary School ...... Tiffany Harris Ramblewood Elementary School ...... Alvaro Picado Welleby Elementary School ...... Brittney Dart Ramblewood Middle School ...... Meagan Nagy West Broward High School ...... Jodi Tesser Rickards, James S. Middle School ...... Jason Wongsam West Hollywood Elementary School ...... Jamar Council Riverglades Elementary School ...... Carla Puebla Westchester Elementary School ...... Heather Bloch Riverland Elementary School ...... Tiqua Carty Western High School ...... Lauren Cohen Riverside Elementary School ...... Christa Wade Westglades Middle School ...... Susan Buck Rock Island Elementary School ...... Amy Fuller Westpine Middle School ...... Nicole Didio Royal Palm STEM Museum Magnet Westwood Heights Elementary School ...... Keloy Snow Elementary School ...... Felicia Calloway Whiddon-Rogers Sanders Park Elementary School ...... Carolyn Young Education Center ...... Zulay Gayle-Mendoza Sandpiper Elementary School ...... Heather Emery Whispering Pines Center...... Stephanie Warren Sawgrass Elementary School ...... Blake Simmons Wilton Manors Elementary School...... Maria Schwartz Sawgrass Springs Middle School...... Laura DeSabatino Wingate Oaks Center ...... Lauren Barrett Sea Castle Elementary School ...... Rachel Music Dailey Winston Park Elementary School ...... Justina Stage Seagull Alternative High School ...... Renee Hudson Young, Virginia S. Montessori Seminole Middle School ...... Elpiniki Simoglou Magnet Elementary School .... Claudia Sinta-Hofmann Sheridan Hills Young, Walter C. Elementary School ...... Annette Cunningham Middle School ...... Denise Culpepper

15 TEACHER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

Stacey Brown Diana Escobar Tammy Freeman 3RPSDQR%HDFK &RUDO&RYH Monarch Elementary School Elementary School High School As an educator, Stacey Brown’s When Diana Escobar decided to Tammy Freeman’s teaching goal is to ensure her students learn. become a teacher, she had no repertoire is based on the proverb, To accomplish this, she focuses idea that her students would shape ´*LYHDPDQDÀVKDQG\RXIHHG on the process of teaching and and shift her life. Coming from a KLPIRUDGD\WHDFKKLPKRZWRÀVK learning rather than searching for a family of educators, she exhibits and you feed him for a lifetime.” perfect product. “As teachers, we empathy, respect and care for Instead of giving her students the must know the standards we are her students. “I believe all students answers and having them depend teaching and the most effective can learn and succeed, no matter on her to provide the answers strategies we can use to address their background, their interests, each time, she empowers them by student needs. As teachers, we their skills.” Escobar believes that if teaching them the process, which must recognize all students are educators cultivate and nurture a will help them become better different and that we may have to relationship with their students, they thinkers and learners throughout adjust the strategies we are using provide the capability and drive their lifetimes. When educating her based on how students respond needed to accomplish academic students, Freeman ensures every to our instruction. As teachers, we student walks out of the classroom and social goals. A passionate understanding that no matter their must invest in our own learning to literacy coach, she understands past, through education, they can ensure we have the knowledge and utilizes her personal challenges accomplish anything in life. “The to teach others,” says Brown. and accomplishments to motivate biggest learning moment for me She believes that teachers have and guide her students. “Although with my students has been the WKH PRVW VLJQLÀFDQW LPSDFW RQ I want to walk my students step-by- realization that sometimes I believe student learning and education step, I have learned to let them go in them more than they believe is not about the program that to take chances, make mistakes in themselves,” says Freeman. “I teachers buy, but the process and and stand back up when they fall. work to empower them by not knowledge the teacher develops: I have learned to guide them, but only instilling skills that will help “We are educating tomorrow’s KDYHDOVROHDUQHGWROHWWKHPÀJXUH them become successful in life, OHDGHUV DQG PXVW EH ÁH[LEOH DQG things out so that they can become but helping them see just how willing to continuously learn to independent problem-solvers.” important their voice truly is.” support our students.” 16 TEACHER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

Helen Kassim Frank Pizzo Sunland Park 'HHUÀHOG%HDFK Academy High School “Education is power. Education Safety and a positive environment is essential to life. Education is are the two things that Frank Pizzo the gateway to professional creates in his classroom - one that RSSRUWXQLWLHV DQG ÀQDQFLDO students run to and do not want stability. I believe that every to leave. Pizzo says, “personalizing student has the potential and the his classroom positively impacts his right to learn,” says Helen Kassim. students’ decision-making process, Having taught for the past seven and engaging students helps to years, Kassim has noted that promote cooperative education.” everyone, including children, In addition, his curriculum involves struggle with their day-to-day the development of the student’s endeavors, and she believes soft skills; skills that may be it is imperative that a holistic challenging to grasp but are most education is provided to the LPSRUWDQW WR ÁRXULVK LQ FROOHJH next generation – an education that includes academic, social RU  WKHLU ÀUVW IXOOWLPH MRE ´:H DUH emotional, professionalism, so overwhelmed with a massive etiquette, and overall life skills. Her integration of technology in our daily guidance is Rita Pierson’s society that it is sometimes hard words: “Every person deserves a to learn these necessary skills,” he champion: a person who will never says. give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists they become the best they can possibly be.”

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19 PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Principal Achievement Award for Outstanding Leadership was established by the Florida Department of Education to recognize exemplary principals for their contributions to their schools and communities. The program honors principals who have spearheaded initiatives to increase student performance, promote safe learning environments and establish partnerships with parents and community members. Nominees are judged on several criteria including: • Educational History and Professional Development Activities • Student Achievement Data • Student Achievement Initiatives

Broward County Public Schools is proud to recognize and congratulate the following outstanding nominees for the Principal of the Year award.

Anderson, Boyd H. High School ...... Dr. Angel Almanzar Northeast High School ...... Anthony Valachovic Boulevard Heights Elementary School ...... Juan Alejo Nova Middle School ...... Rayner Garranchan College Academy Oakridge Elementary School ...... Eduardo Aguilar @ ...... Deborah Davey Olsen Middle School ...... Valerie Harris Coral Springs Middle School ...... Ian Murray Orange Brook Elementary School ...... Devon O’Neal Cypress Elementary School...... Vanessa Schnur Pembroke Pines Elementary School ...... April Schentrup Dania Elementary School...... Dr. Lewis Jackson Perry, Henry D. Education Center ...... Bardetta Haygood 'HHUÀHOG%HDFK+LJK6FKRRO ...... Jon Marlow Plantation High School ...... Parinaz Bristol Embassy Creek Elementary School ...... Robert Becker Pompano Beach Falcon Cove Middle School ...... Mark Kaplan Elementary School ...... Shezette Blue-Small Flanagan, Charles W. High School ...... Michelle Kefford Ramblewood Middle School ...... Cory Smith Floranada Elementary School ...... John Vetter Rickards, James S. Middle School ....Washington Collado Gator Run Elementary School ...... Keith Peters Sheridan Park Elementary School ...... Jacqueline Carro Glades Middle School ...... Ricardo Santana Silver Lakes Elementary School ...... Tammy Gilbert *ULIÀQ(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO ...... Gail Silig Silver Lakes Middle School ...... Alison Trautmann Gulfstream Academy of Silver Ridge Elementary School ...... Wendy Borowski Hallandale Beach ...... Robert Pappas Silver Trail Middle School ...... Stephen Frazier Heron Heights Elementary School ...... Kenneth King Sunland Park Academy ...... Sharonda Bailey Hollywood Central The Quest School ...... Michelle Laurent Elementary School ...... Delicia Decembert Tradewinds Elementary School ...... Michael Breslaw Hollywood Hills High School ...... Lourdes Gonzalez Walker Elementary School ...... Philip Bullock King, Jr., Dr. Martin Luther Westchester Elementary School ...... Melissa Geraine Montessori Academy ...... Mitshuca Moreau Western High School ...... Jimmy Arrojo Lauderhill 6-12 STEM MED ...... Dr. Ryan Reardon Whispering Pines Center...... Michael Gleason Liberty Elementary School ...... David Levine Young, Walter C. Middle School ....Harold “Chip” Osborn Lloyd Estates Elementary School ...... Shawn Allen

20 PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

Tammy Gilbert Michelle Kefford Kenneth King 6LOYHU/DNHV Charles W. Flanagan Heron Heights Elementary School High School Elementary School Having served more than a decade “When educating the next Mahatma Gandhi’s famous words, at Silver Lakes Elementary School, generation, it is critical that we “Be the change that you wish to 7DPP\*LOEHUWLVDÀUPEHOLHYHUWKDW provide exciting and relevant see in the world,” is the statement “we need to meet children where learning experiences for all that drives the professional career they are, both academically and students,” says Michelle Kefford, of Kenneth King, principal of Heron socially, and take them to the who is in her seventh year as Heights Elementary School. “In next level.” According to Gilbert, principal of Charles W. Flanagan educating the next generation, we “it is essential that they can High School. Quality education is have to recognize that what we gather information, think critically a family tradition for Kefford, who did in the past might not be most and develop solutions; however, effective today. To make the next equally important is their social says its value “was instilled in me from a very young age,” and is generation most successful, we will development.” Gilbert teaches have to change our own views herself the mother of two teachers. students from an early age to and assumptions,” says King, who accept and value differences in 6KH KDV ÀUVWKDQG NQRZOHGJH believes that education should be each other, preparing them to of what Broward County Public about change, as students should work with others in the future and Schools (BCPS) students need to be transformed every day to meet help to solve societal problems. In achieve success. She is also a BCPS the needs of the changing world. addition, Gilbert communicates graduate, and has been a BCPS to the teachers at Silver Lakes One of King’s greatest joys is seeing educator for 19 years. Kefford Heron Heights Elementary’s alumni Elementary that the most crucial emphasizes the importance that component for student success and hearing them speak about students have ownership of their is having adults who care in their the time they spent at the school, lives. “Children who know their learning, and BCPS gives them the and the impact it had on their lives. opinions, feelings and actions are resources and technological tools These interactions always remind valued by the adults around them, they need, with a strong support him of the reason he chose his will work harder and tend to excel structure. She recalls her mother career path, and that educators at a higher level,” says Gilbert who urging her to teach, and says, “I are obligated to be stewards of VQRUNHOV HDFK \HDU ZLWK KHU ÀIWK am grateful every day that I took effective teaching, character grade students. her advice.” building, and lifelong learning. 21 22 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Outstanding Assistant Principal Achievement Award was established by the Florida Department of Education to recognize exemplary assistant principals for their contributions to their schools and communities. The program honors assistant principals who have utilized teamwork and leadership skills to increase student performance, promote safe learning environments and establish partnerships with parents and community members. Nominees are judged on several criteria, including: • Educational History and Professional Activities • Creativity and Innovation • Leadership • Professional Recognition and Awards • Achievements

Broward County Public Schools is proud to recognize and congratulate the following outstanding nominees for the Assistant Principal of the Year award.

Anderson, Boyd H. High School ...... Leslie Farr Lauderdale Lakes Middle School ...... Jill Slesinski Atlantic Technical College Lauderhill 6-12 STEM MED School ...... Keisha Maxwell & High School ...... Andre Newton Manatee Bay Elementary School ...... Giselle del Barrio Attucks Middle School ...... Erick Gurreonero Manatee Bay Banyan Elementary School ...... Mayra Hernandez Elementary School .... Marie Dominique Price-Dumervil Bethune, Mary M. Elementary School ...... Theon Eames Maplewood Elementary School ...... Camille Orr Coral Springs Middle School ...... David Argent Marshall, Thurgood Cresthaven Elementary School ...... Jan Heavner Elementary School ...... Angie Moodliyar-Jones Cypress Elementary School...... Claudine Dunbar Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy .....Sabrina Elsinger Dania Elementary School...... Leslie Phillips Miramar High School ...... John Murray Davie Elementary School ...... Dawn Graber Mirror Lake Elementary School ...... Joan Rosa Embassy Creek Elementary School ...... Michelle Dolin Monarch High School ...... Dr. Moira Sweeting-Miller Embassy Creek Elementary School ...... Jodi Hoover Monarch High School ...... Karleen Thompson Everglades High School ...... Daniel Most New Renaissance Middle School ...... Ricardo Angus Falcon Cove Middle School ...... Cheryl Rubin Nova High School ...... Ricky Chiappelli Flanagan, Charles W. High School ...... Jay Milmed Nova High School ...... Heidi Jones Gulfstream Academy of Nova Middle School ...... Melissa Johnkins Hallandale Beach ...... Candy Boyce Nova Middle School ...... Cassandra Woehr Harbordale Elementary School ...... Jennifer Kashdin Perry, Henry D. Education Center ...... Lynnette Drayton Hollywood Hills High School ...... Erin Brown Plantation High School ...... Matthew Fritzius Hollywood Hills High School ...... Dr. Maureen Lue Plantation High School ...... Deborah Stubbs Hollywood Hills High School ...... Dr. Jacqueline Smith Pioneer Middle School ...... Suzanne Keneth Larkdale Elementary School ...... Nicole Williams Ramblewood Middle School ...... Kathleen Neville 23 Sanders Park Elementary School ...... Karen Nesbeth Sheridan Park Elementary School ...... Susan Suarez Lenovo is proud to Sheridan Technical College & High School ...... Annette Johnson support Broward County Silver Lakes Elementary School ...... Alicia Aguilar Silver Lakes Middle School ...... Jeffrey Williams Public Schools. Silver Ridge Elementary School ...... Nancy Long South Broward High School ...... Bryan O’Toole Stoneman Douglas, Marjory High School ...... Winfred Porter, Jr. Sunland Park Academy ...... Nikia Ragin Walker Elementary School ...... Tauri Eligon Westchester Elementary School ...... Avis Goodman Ad Space Western High School ...... Christine Graf Western High School ...... Missy Jones Westglades Middle School ...... Shari Schwartz Westwood Heights Elementary School ...... Lavina Robinson Whispering Pines Center...... Emanuel Hunter Whispering Pines Center...... Andrea Swift Young, Walter C. Middle School ...... Lorry Greenberg Young, Walter C. Middle School ...... Marcela Mansur

24 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

Annette Johnson John Murray Winfred Porter, Jr. Sheridan Technical Miramar Marjory Stoneman Douglas College and High School High School High School According to Annette Johnson, “Knowledge is power, and )RU WKH ODVW ÀYH \HDUV :LQIUHG assistant principal of Sheridan education is the great equalizer,” Porter, Jr. has served as the assistant Technical College and High School, says John Murray, assistant principal at Marjory Stoneman student success depends on the principal at Miramar High School. Douglas High School. For more than educator’s ability to exercise An educator for more than 20 years, a decade, Porter has leveraged patience, and utilize a variety of Murray goes to work each day with student ingenuity and curiosity methods and strategies. “I believe the purpose of making a positive by placing them in real-world that educators should not just situations. “It is up to educators to difference in his students’ lives. In lecture but also allow students ÀQGXQLTXHZD\VWRSURPSWVWXGHQWV to contribute to the classroom, 1996, he learned his most important to soak up information and apply it by communicating and working lesson - a teacher may have all the in unique and creative ways that cooperatively with each other,” knowledge in the world, but if s/he impact the world,” he says. One says Johnson. A Broward County is unable to relate to the students, of Porter’s strengths is his ability to Public Schools educator for almost then the knowledge will not be build positive relationships with his 30 years, Johnson remains in awe transferred. The realization made students. “Building relationships with after every graduation. “Every time him successful then, and he passes students is like opening a checking I attend graduation and I shake this knowledge along to teachers account,” says Porter. “When it the students’ hands and remember now, even in interviews. “When I comes time to make a withdrawal how hard it was for some of our interview individuals who want to you must have something in the graduates to get to that moment join the Miramar High family, I only bank. As an administrator, there in time, I am amazed by what a need to know one thing ... Can you are so many opportunities to student can achieve if we show work with my children?” Murray, make withdrawals (disciplinary them some kindness and give them or corrective interactions with a former mathematics teacher, a good education.” A mother of students), but I have made it a a talented multi-platinum music says this is his focus, as the next priority to make as many deposits producer, a Harvard alumnus generation needs someone who (encouraging words and other studying to be a lawyer, and a believes in them and knows how positive interactions) as possible, to Baylor University-educated future to motivate them to succeed. “I ensure a productive understanding lawyer, Johnson is propelled daily learned how to teach math without is developed.” “At the end of the by Nelson Mandela’s words: being the sage on the stage…I day,” says the father of a young “education is the most powerful taught them to discover the entrepreneur, “students have weapon which you can use to beauty of mathematics through respected me for being consistent change the world.” questioning, rather than telling.” with them.” 25 Congratulations Congratulations

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