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Board of Directors Public Education Foundation of Marion County, Inc. Lora Barrett Mindy Beegle Nicolas Blaser Community Volunteer Dimension Works BB&T Bank Cassandra Boston Allison Campbell John D. Cervellera Principal of College Jenkins Auto Group Campus USA Credit Union Park Elementary Kevin Christian Dr. Stephanie Cortes Todd Craig Marion County Public Schools College of Central Florida FMC Wealth Management Kerry Crawford Donna Cress Sarah Dobbs Retired-Marion County Signature Brands Golden Apple Academy Sheriff ’s Offi ce Todd Duff y David Ellers Gordon Glover Ausley Construction Group Principal of Lake Weir Middle Glover Law Firm Sheryll Goedert Jennifer Hatchett Kelly King Collier, Jernigan & Community Volunteer School Board Member Goedert, P.A. Connie Larsen Dr. Heidi Maier Shanta Matthews American Panel Corporation Superintendent of Schools Daniel L. Hightower, P.A Ken McAteer Samantha Rauba Shelly Ross Principal of West Port High Schatt & Hesser, P.A. Duke Energy Duke Rountree Tania Travieso Wally Wagoner Rountree Realty 2016 Teacher of the Year TypTap Insurance Company Marion County Golden Apple School Selection Board Members Process Dr. Heidi Maier, Marion County Tonight’s Golden Apple teachers were Public Schools Superintendent chosen following an extensive four- month, three-step, selection process Nancy Stacy, District 1 including interviews and classroom Beth McCall, District 2 observations. Selection criteria includes both the art and science of teaching, Bobby James, District 3 focusing on eff ective communication Angie Boynton, District 4 of subject matter, deep concern for students’ needs and the ability to Kelly King, Chairwoman- District 5 inspire love of teaching. The 27th Annual Golden Apple Awards Hosts for the Evening Kevin Christian, Marion County Public Schools Judi Zanetti, Executive Director of the Public Education Foundation Congratulatory Remarks Dr. Heidi Maier, Superintendent of Schools Sponsor Recognition Introduction of the 2016-2017 School Teachers and Rookie Teachers of the Year Performance of “Seasons of Love” & “Brave” by Th e Shady Hill Harmony directed by Sondra Collins, Music Educator at Shady Hill Elementary Introduction of the 2016-2017 Teachers and Rookie Teachers of the Year 2017 Rookie Teacher of the Year John Liquori, Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary, introduced by Sylvia Smith Tania Travieso, 2016 Marion County Teacher of the Year 2017 Golden Apple Teachers Jennifer Th omas, Belleview Middle School, introduced by Dylan Goodelle Annie Shepherd, Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary, introduced by Luke Wilkerson Diego Fuentes, Hillcrest School, introduced by Marisa Rodriguez Smokie West, Marion Technical College, introduced by Cedriyuna Stickland Cacee Ford, West Port High School, introduced by Kaylin Kleckner Announcement of 2017 Marion County Teacher of the Year Closing Remarks Dr. Heidi Maier Superintendent of Schools Tonight, we celebrate the individuals who shape the future. People who personify the “best” of who we are. Collectively, they invest millions of hours each year to help others reach the pinnacle of public education and transition into successful, competent citizens. Tonight is also the culmination of thousands of teaching years invested by the deserving men and women who walk across the stage. We owe each of them more than we could ever put into a paycheck. Th ey deserve more than the accolades we can show them. Most importantly, they merit the utmost respect and admiration for what they do – teaching every child who enters their classroom. Th ese teachers, all “Teachers of the Year” at their respective schools, could all receive Golden Apples for their eff orts. Such honors are obviously appropriate for their successes. But more than just a Golden Apple, tonight’s event showcases ALL teachers – nearly 3,000 throughout our district who impact our children the most each and every day. While we celebrate them in this room tonight, let’s do something new -- continue the well- deserved appreciation. Continue it onto the school campus tomorrow, next week, and for months to come. Gratitude goes a long way in today’s world, so as we off er applause to these deserving educators, let’s also remember what makes them, and our classrooms, so matchless – our students. Th ey bring out the best in our teachers and make them shine, just like gold. Walt Disney once shared, “You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality.” I would add to this statement. I believe it takes a great teacher, like the ones here tonight, to make a child’s dream a reality. Th ank you! Connie Larsen President, Public Education Foundation of Marion County Th ere is a Chinese proverb that says, “Tell me, I forget. Show me, I remember. Involve me, I understand.” When our children are involved, they don’t just learn the facts they need to remember. Th ey learn how to learn, which serves them well through their entire lives. My daughter came to me when she was a freshman in high school and said, “Mom, I am so thankful that I had the teachers that I had. High school is hard, but it’s easier because the teachers I have had taught me how to learn.” Yes, Marion County is blessed with amazing teachers who are helping to shape the future of our nation, and our world, through our children. Tonight we honor the best of the best. To all the teachers here tonight—thank you for involving your students, for loving them, for sharing your time with them and for teaching them to learn. Th e skills they have learned in your classrooms will serve them well as they continue their journey into becoming successful adults. Congratulations to all of you! Golden Apple Academy Th e Golden Apple Academy members – all Golden Apple teachers – meet to share and exchange ideas, and work for the enhancement of quality education. Th e Acade- my serves as a platform through which they guide and improve their profession. ◆ 2015 Bethany Crawford ◆ Christina Etts Elizabeth Lazar Dwayne Molock Aisha Shaheed 2016 Tania Travieso Th omas Allison Makita Blye Jamie O’Brien Sarah Parris Bold type indicates Marion Teacher of the Year ◆ Indicates deceased Rookie Teachers of the Year 1992 Shirley Yoder 2001 Nancy Holley 2010 Cecilla Carballo Dunn 1993 Melinda McConnaughhay 2002 Darin E. Nine 2011 Clay Griffi n 1994 Sharon Griffi ths 2003 Megan McPadden Losito 2012 Rebecca Sirolli Miller 1995 Alyson Sholar 2004 Star Scott Barganier 2013 Randalph Hauck 1996 Michelle Ausley 2005 Gay Street 2014 Sarah Linn Dobbs 1997 Kimberly Ford 2006 Christine DiSanza 2015 Matthew Binkley 1998 Corinne Turk 2007 Robert W. Ayton, Jr. 2016 Dillon Bishop 1999 Marcy Sizemore 2008 Melissa Linderman 2017 John Liquori 2000 Angela Dawn Th omas 2009 Richard B. Schultz Rookie Honorees Adeniki Leahmon Laura Edwards Patricia Stanley Alternative Programs Ft. McCoy Elementary North Marion Middle School Dawn Wilburt Alexandra Muse Ashley Aguirre Anthony Elementary Ft. McCoy Middle Oakcrest Elementary Ashley Stockel Casey Rivera Amber Fish Belleview Elementary Greenway Elementary Ocala Springs Elementary Patrick Briar Hiromi Adams Susan Mitchell Belleview High School Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary Osceola Middle School Alexander Rivas Kerry Blood Rainy Barton Belleview Middle School Harbour View Elementary Reddick Collier Elementary Alicia Mimbs Meredith Dukes Genoyce Cicerone Belleview-Santos Elementary Hillcrest School Romeo Elementary Patricia Gall Kavita Ramanand Stephanie Hemingway College Park Elementary Horizon Academy Saddlewood Elementary Natalia Jimenez Shari Godwin Emily Sinclair Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary Howard Middle School Shady Hill Elementary Kesha Lecouris Lori Soucey Bonnie Chen Dunnellon Elementary Lake Weir High School South Ocala Elementary Melanie Martin April Rizzo Mary Getsee Dunnellon High School Lake Weir Middle School Sparr Elementary Jamison Kirchenphad Rachel Davidsen John Liquori Dunnellon Middle School Legacy Elementary Stanton Weirsdale Elementary Christa Miller Steven Roberts Amber McGlothlin East Marion Elementary Liberty Middle School Sunrise Elementary Amy Sundheimer Susannah Counts Christina Moore Eighth Street Elementary Madison Street Academy Vanguard High School Matthew Nereim Jennifer MacLean Kinley Yancey Emerald Shores Elementary Maplewood Elementary Ward Highlands Elementary William Marshall Betsy Eary Madeline Bottenhorn Evergreen Elementary Marion Oaks Elementary West Port High School Kristin Davis Denise Grosso Margot Martin Fessenden Elementary Marion Technical College Wyomina Park Elementary Knox Strawbridge Priscilla Garcia Forest High School MTI Sandra Welch Gloria Sed Fort King Middle School North Marion High School TV Program Schedule Th e Golden Apple Gala airs live on the Marion Education Channel and replays Fridays and Saturdays at 7PM and Sundays at 2PM through February. Th e Marion Education Channel is available on numerous cable systems in our area including Brighthouse (channel 496), Comcast (channel 99) and Cox (channel 12). Th e Marion Education Channel is also available over the air on digital channel 7.1. As well, you can enjoy the Golden Apple Gala 24/7 at www.YouTube. com/MCPSmedia. 2017 Golden Apple Teachers Jennifer Thomas Belleview Middle School A teacher’s role is to foster a love of learning. It is critical that children of all ages be enabled to feel the wonder and pride of accomplishment, yet taught that failure does not mean defeat. It is my duty to ensure all my children experience success, whether it large or small; because success is essential for motivation. Creating an atmosphere that motivates students to question, problem solve, and develop higher level thinking skills is essential for learning. Lack of motivation can be debilitating to a student. Motivated students recognize the value of knowledge and become seekers of dreams and opportunities. It takes a village to educate a child. Regardless of our role in society, we are all responsible for the education of the children in our community. Each day I must learn from my students in order to guide, or change my focus. Parents must act as partners with the school in the educational development of their child.