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2016 Education Awards

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
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John Carr, Board of Directors Secretary
Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce
Welcome
Pledge of Allegiance & Moment of Silence
Introduction of Special Guests
Introduction of Sponsors
Beth Kigel, President & CEO
Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce
Welcome New Members
Upcoming Events
Dr. Eliah Watlington
Florida Atlantic University
Dr. Jean Wihbey
Palm Beach State College
Shana Peterson Sheptak & Michael Alvarez
PNC Bank
Presenting Sponsor Remarks
AWARDS PRESENTATION
John C. Giba Student Leadership Awards
2016 Teacher of the Year Awards
Closing Announcements

2016 John C. Giba Student Leadership Award Recipients

Alison Wettermann | The Benjamin School
Pathfinder Nominee for Community Service
Founder of BARC Benjamin Animal Rescue Club
Member of the Key Club, Red Cross Club, and Global Outreach Club
Advisory Board Member and Foster Coordinator - A Second Chance Animal Rescue
Over 3,600 Community Service Hours
Attending the University of Tampa, studying Veterinary Science
Samantha Kanach | Palm Beach Gardens High School
Pathfinder nominee for Sports
Two year volleyball captain
Member, National Honor Society
Lead teacher at Christ Fellowship Childrens Ministry
326 Community Service Hours
Attending University of Florida, studying Business Administration
Danielle LaBonte | Palm Beach Gardens High School
Student Government President Junior and Senior years
Pathfinder nominee for Technical/Vocational/Agriculture
AP Scholar with Distinction Award
Various Medical Magnet certifications
Member, National Honor Society and Science National Honor Society
414 Community Service Hours
Attending University of Florida, studying Veterinary Science
Kelly Chase | Palm Beach Gardens High School
Member, National Honor Society
Congressional Award Winner Bronze and Silver Medals
Girl Scout Silver AND Gold Award Winner Kelly wrote a book from a childs perspective,
directed toward school-aged children who have been recently diagnosed with cancer
782 Community Service Hours
Attending University of Florida, studying Communications
Marisa Salvador | Palm Beach Gardens High School
Member, National Honor Society
Congressional Award Winner Bronze, Silver AND Gold
Junior Varsity and Varsity Cheerleader
Raised over $50,000 over 10 years as a captain for the Annual Arthritis Walk
1,034 Community Service Hours
Attending University of Central Florida, studying Business Administration

2016 Teacher of the Year Award Recipients

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gail Rappaport| Allamanda Elementary School
Gail Rappaport has been teaching students with autism and other learning differences for 38 years, 22 years at Allamanda. As she
prepares to retire, please savor these words that describe Gail: kind, calm, considered, deliberate, caring, determined, dedicated,
thoughtful, advocate, compassionate, listener, loving. Gail; the quintessential teacher for students with autism.
Robyn Bleefeld | Beacon Cover Intermediate School
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Robyn Bleefeld wears many hats at Beacon Cove Intermediate. Not only is she a 5 grade gifted math teacher but she also wears
the hat of Math department team leader, ten marks professional developer and mentor to all. Her high expectations for her
students means a full email box for each fall, emails from her former students and parents thanking her for preparing them so well
for the rigors of the middle school.
Marisa Draznin | Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School
Ms. Draznin creates an exciting rigorous learning climate daily. Her students explore, discover and deepen their knowledge base
through project based and independent standards based work. Ms. Draznin is retiring this year and will be sorely missed.
Jennifer Martinez | Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
Mrs. Martinez accomplishments are many, including: lead literary across K-5 classrooms, developed successfully run after-school
tutorial programs, conducted highly engaging FSA Parent Trainings & Curriculum Nights, formulated business partnerships,
specifically with Lens Crafters- facilitating students receiving eye-exams & glasses at no cost to families, and served as Core
Leadership team member implementing school improvement overall.
Sharlene Williams | Egret Lake Elementary School
Mrs. Williams is one of our excellent Egrets. She began in the school district as a paraprofessional and worked diligently to become
a certified teacher. Currently as the SAI teacher at Egret Lake she works closely with the classroom teachers to assist the lowest
performing students. Her calm demeanor gives the students the confidence they need to be successful.
Kathryn Acerra | Grove Park Elementary School
Mrs. Acerra has returned to Palm Beach County after being away for the past four years. Upon her return, she has not missed a
beat. Her classroom hums like a well-oiled machine and her students enjoy learning. Her math lessons have involved cooking in
France and her reading lessons have involved mask creations from the Zulu nation. There is never a dull moment in Mrs. Acerras
class which is why she is a Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year.
Kimberly McHone | Jerry Thomas Elementary School
Receiving two Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) units in August of 2015 our ASD teacher Mrs. McHone has been an inspiration to
everyone at Jerry Thomas teaching the other students and the staff how to assist these students with their exceptionalities. She
organized a puzzle fundraiser for the Autism walk this year raising over $1,600 and is currently organizing a fundraiser for Light it
Up Blue with the other ASD class. For these reasons and many more it is my privilege to nominate Mrs. Kimberly McHone as
Teacher of the Year.
Kristina Sanford | Jupiter Elementary School
Kristina Sanford is an outstanding Dual Language teacher and respected member of the Jupiter Elementary staff. Kristina creates
an incredible learning environment where the students feel respected and take ownership of their learning. Students are always
engaged in diversified activities working in groups to discuss what they are learning. Not only is Mrs. Sanford an exceptional
teacher, she is also a mentor, an inspiration to her peers that come to her expertise and support in the classroom.
Susan Studt | Jupiter Farms Elementary School
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Mrs. Studt has established a 21 century learning hub at Jupiter Farms. Students are found reaching, inquiring, researching,
collaborating and creating using multi-media. Many student groups have been recognized for award winning video presentations.
This year, Mrs. Studt has incorporated 3D technology and printing to her learning hub.
Carolyn Tarter | Lighthouse Elementary School
Mrs. Tarter is an outstanding first grade teacher with over 30 years of experience. She makes first grade come alive for all of her
students. Mrs. Tarter is a quiet, unsung hero that does her job with all the enthusiasm of a beginning teacher. She is a wonderful
mentor and definitely irreplaceable!

2016 Teacher of the Year Award Recipients

Siporah Dean| Lake Park Elementary School
Siporah Dean is an outstanding fourth grade teacher. She is a self-starter and the kind of teacher who aspires to help many
reluctant learners become successful students regardless of the barriers and obstacles they may face. She has a passion for
teaching, and she teaches her students with a great deal of understanding while at the same time challenging them to reach for
excellence. She is creative in her approach and is currently the team leader at her grade level. As team leader she exhibits
effective leadership qualities, as she organizes tasks, disaggregates data, and shares best practice strategies with her peers. She is
consistent and fair when dealing with her students and shows a genuine interest in them as individuals. She works extremely well
with teachers and administration and has a great rapport with students and their parents.
Annette Ross | Limestone Creek Elementary School
Annette Ross has served 39 years as a teacher in the Palm Beach County School System. She is a Dwyer award winner, and loved
amongst her peers. However, her greatest accomplishment is to have former students visit her to share the news that they
themselves have become teachers.
Lisa Innerst | Marsh Pointe Elementary School
Lisa is a tireless educator who works long hours before and after school (and weekends) to ensure that her lesson plans are
absolutely perfect and solidly based on the rigorous standards. Lisa is self motivated and self directed and is truly a team player.
Lisa is dedicated and talented and has been recognized by her peers as an outstanding educator. She is a Dwyer Finalist this year.
Lisa is a highly valued member of the Marsh Pointe Team!
Stacey Alexios | Northboro Elementary School
Ms. Alexios currently teaches fourth & fifth grade literacy in an inclusion setting. She holds high expectations for all of her students
and provides a very caring and engaging learning environment. She whole-heartedly believes in her students and lets nothing
stand in the way of their social-emotional and academic success.
Shara Self | Northmore Elementary School
I attended Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, FL where I graduated Summa-Cumlaude. I knew at a very young age I wanted to
attend a Historical Black College, pledge a Sorority, and become an educator. I started teaching in 2006 in Jacksonville, FL at Susie
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E. Tolbert Elementary School. I have had the wonderful opportunity to teach K, 3 , 4 & 5 grade. One of my greatest
accomplishments was when a previous student returned and told me that I didnt know that he and his family were homeless
when he was in my class and that he didnt feel that school had any meaning and that he wanted to give up on life. The day that he
was placed in my class was the day that changed his life.
JoAnne Steele | Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School
Mrs. Steeles contributions to our school are endless! She instills a love of the arts by integrating multicultural studies, history and
the arts throughout her lessons for her first grade gifted students. As co-sponsor of the Art Club, she helps students create
beautiful murals which are displayed throughout our campus. Joanne is a valued member of the Professional Development team.
She volunteers her time to support a plethora of extra-curricular events such as the Art Show, Science Fair, STEAM Choice Open
House, Talent Show and our Annual Spring Carnival. In her 35 years teaching, Mrs. Steele has become a respected educator and
asset to our school community!
Margarita Haney | Seminole Trails Elementary School
Maggie Haney has nurtured, taught, loved and touched the lives of thousands of students as a teacher of special needs Pre-K
students. She sees the value and special gifts of each student and provides a nurturing and loving classroom to 3-5 year old
children who often cannot vocalize their needs. Maggie engages minds, supports struggles, and cultivates dreams. Maggie is loved
and respected by her students, their parents, and colleagues. She has been a part of the Seminole Trails family for 27 years.
Victor Fernandez | The Conservatory School
Victor Fernandez is a master musician, champion of children, creative designer of child-centered curriculum and one for the most
talented teachers I have had the pleasure to know. Starting his own education in Cuba, Mr. Fernandez same to the US in 1995
bringing an already extensive music education and a very curious mind. A Macys teacher of the Year winner, Victor describes his
dedication to teaching in this way; Theres nothing more rewarding in teaching than seeing each student blossom into happy,
successful, joyful adults able to reach their greatest potential in life. Spending many hours inspiring young musicians and helping
them embrace a connection to the arts, Mr. Fernandez helps students find their voice through their instruments, and a family in
his classroom.

2016 Teacher of the Year Award Recipients

Nikki Magnetico | The Weiss School
Nikki Magnetico is a 2nd Grade Math and Science Teacher. Every day she enters The Weiss School with a smile and a positive
smile. All of her students know she loves them which foster them to reach her full potential. Her combination of pedagogical
knowledge along with her hands-on approach to learning leaves her students with a thirst for more learning. She is also the advisor
to the Student Council and has partnered with Grandmas Place, Stack the Caps, the Homeless Coalition and the Veterans hospital
to name a few of the organizations she leads her students to give back to the community. The Weiss School is extremely proud to
have such a caring educator.
Alyssa Lembo | Timber Trace Elementary School
In 2014, Alyssa won the Beginning Teacher of the Year Award for the School District of Palm Beach County. She has made it clear
from her first day her dedication and commitment to her students. She works with a challenging group of special education
students who are eligible for the intellectually delayed program. She is always patient, persistent, and perseverant as she works
diligently to meet each of their unique individual needs. When you walk into her classroom, you are immersed in her vibrant and
exciting learning environment, with learning stations, centers, and materials to meet the wise range of needs in her classroom. She
also coaches our Special Olympics team, is a member of our Green School Group and Yearbook Committee.
Tennesa Bartley | West Riviera Elementary School
Mrs. Tennesa Bartley is an innovative educator that exhibits ground breaking standards based instruction in which she acquired
through researched based professional trainings. Her approach to reading has maximized each students ability to exceed grade
level expectations. She facilitates a cohesive cohort of teachers professionally through exceptional leadership attributes.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Jamie Lawrie | Bak Middle School of the Arts
It is very rare and invaluable to have a teacher that is teaching both advanced and SWD, but Jamie Lawrie is that remarkable math
teacher. Last year, 99% of her students reached proficiency on the Math FSA (baseline of 70% proficiency). Ms. Lawrie is also a
Dwyer Award Finalist.
Denise Ponchock | The Benjamin School
Denise performs her teaching duties with professionalism, character and attention to detail, and her influence extends beyond the
classroom to coaching, clubs, and supervisory duties during and after the school day. Known for her high standards and tireless
efforts to help her students meet these expectations, parents comment that Mrs. Ponchock is an excellent role model and
communicator who wants nothing more than their childs success. Teaching her students the values of hard work and compassion
towards others, Mrs. Ponchock is a great educator and an invaluable asset to the Benjamin community.
Toshua Wade | Howell L. Watkins Middle School
Mrs. Wade is an irreplaceable teacher! In jus her first full year of teaching, she has quickly risen to the top of the list of impactful
and outstanding educators. The amount of time, energy, and dedication that she shows on a daily basis to our students cannot be
truly measured. Our students are truly blessed to have a passionate teacher educator who always puts their needs ahead of her
own. Thank you for the job that you do!
Alicia Gayadeen | Independence Middle School
It is with great pleasure that I recommend Alicia Gayadeen for Teacher of the Year. Alicia is an educator who is passionate about
teaching and learning. She sees excellence as a minimum and settles for nothing less than her best. Mrs. Gayadeen utilizes the
Districts strategic scope and sequence to maintain a targeted skills focus while incorporating some of her personal strategy and
creativity into the delivery. She instructs in both whole and cooperative group to ensure maximum engagement and elevated
results in Language Arts. Her emphasis on literature and poetry instruction results in purposeful writing instruction and a
meaningful understanding of English Language Arts
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Shanterra Johnson | John F. Kennedy Middle School
Ms. Johnson has demonstrated to be a highly effective Math educator at John F. Kennedy over the past 3 years. She has
consistently maintained one of the highest passing rates for both Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC assessments over the past 3 years
throughout the district. In 2014-2015 100% of her students passed the Algebra 1 EOC. This passing rate was the greatest passing
rate out of any Title 1 School in the district. In addition to the high level in class instruction that Ms. Johnson delivers during the
day, she has also created targeted after school intervention tutorial programs that address student weakness and provide
enrichment to her own students as well as other students throughout the school.

2016 Teacher of the Year Award Recipients

Kathy Davis | Jupiter Middle School of Technology
Dynamic, creative, caring teaches who focuses on supporting students in their quests to achieve and succeed are a job to behold.
Ms. Kathy Davis is one such educator. At Jupiter Middle for 10 years, Ms. Davis has taught ELA. She works diligently to prepare her
students for FSA. For many students, standardized testing us a struggle, but she provides all of her students with encouragement
and new skills and never lets them give up. Ms. Davis enjoys a warm rapport with her students while challenging them with high
expectations and rigor. Before and after school, Ms. Davis runs our extended day program. She encourages these students to think
outside the box and try new things. This year she started robotics and pre-engineering programs. Her vision had led to the start of
the Pre-engineering program at JMS.
Xia Zhi | Watson B. Duncan Middle School
Xia Zhi is an exchange teacher with Watson B. Duncan Middle through the Teachers of Critical Language Program. Mr. Xia has
served our students and community well. He continues to make ripples in student lives by teaching them Chinese Language and
Culture through his courses and interdisciplinary collaboration with other departments.
HIGH SCHOOL
Ashley Cartwright | Inlet Grove Community High School
Mrs. Cartwright is a Reading and International Baccalaureate English teacher. She was instrumental in raising our Title 1 Charter
High School in Riviera Beach to an A school for the first time this year. Mrs. Cartwright is beloved by students and colleagues. She
resides in Palm Beach Gardens and is the proud mom of Gabriella.
Roseann Accardi-Nichols | Jupiter Community High School
Mrs. Accardi Nichols was recognized for having the highest pass rate for sophomore regular students on the FSA Reading/Writing
Test in 2015. She guided fellow sophomore teachers in preparing lessons to helps students be successful on the FSA
Reading/Writing Test, and founded the JHS Book Club for all teachers and staff.
Mary Champlin | Palm Beach Gardens High School
Ms. Champlin is a successful, well respected, and beloved educator. She instills in her students a deep understanding of US History
and Global Business issues. She serves as a mentor with an empathetic ear and a full heart, she continues to impact students lives
for the better.
Moriah Carlisle | Palm Beach Lakes High School
Mrs. Carlisle consistently develops lessons and activities that are considered to be outside of the box. The students all rush to
her class and go out of their way to reach her expectations. She is a true dedicated and passionate teacher!
Toshimi Abe-Janiga | Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy
Mrs. Toshimi Abe-Janiga teaches English. Through her curriculum she uniquely infuses the Holocaust studies to students who
otherwise would not have been exposed to its historical impact. She has received the following awards and recognitions: 2016
William T. Dwyer Awards Finalist, Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce 2014 Teacher of the Year, United States
Holocaust Museum Teacher Fellow 2013-2014, 2011 and 2014 Riviera Beach Preps Teacher of the Year, and 2011 FAU
Outstanding Holocaust Educator Award.
Michelle G. Briscoe | Suncoast Community High School
Dr. Briscoe has devoted herself to the success of Suncoast students. She provided critical data analysis for our school to assist in
the development of the best practices for students who require additional academic support. Additionally, she spends time
outside of her classroom duties to aid other teachers and administrators.

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