Martin County recognizes this year’s Teacher of the Year candidates

Education Foundation of Martin County recognizes this year’s Teacher of the Year candidates
 
STUART, Fla. — Teachers, often referred to as the unrecognized superheroes of society, are getting their due recognition by the Education Foundation of Martin County with its annual Teacher of the Year Awards Celebration presented by Audi Stuart, Infiniti Stuart & Alfa Romeo Stuart. Every year, the Foundation invites each school in Martin County to nominate one of its teachers for this prestigious award. There are 23 candidates for the 2024-2025 program, as follows.
 
Shannon Allred, Bessey Creek Elementary School
Vanessa Molina-Council, Citrus Grove Elementary School
Elaine Sanchez, Crystal Lake Elementary School
Ashley Kemler, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
Coral Kelly, Felix A. Williams Elementary School
Alicia Carter, Hidden Oaks Middle School
Jill Stuart, Hobe Sound Elementary School
Alexis Matonti, Hope Center for Autism
Sara Patterson, Indiantown Middle School
Chenae Jackson, J.D. Parker School of Science, Math & Tech
Karen Madalena, Jensen Beach Elementary School
Samantha Pankhurst, Jensen Beach High School
Katherine Manahan, Martin County High School
Megan McChrystal, Murray Middle School
Stephanie Carlson, Palm City Elementary School
Ashley Martin, Pinewood Elementary School
Kristin Guillen, Port Salerno Elementary School
Kimberly Brannon, SeaWind Elementary School
Laura Green, South Fork High School
Kelly Dawedeit, Stuart Middle School
William Price, Treasure Coast Classical Academy
Jean Wright, Warfield Elementary School
Tammie Meder, Willoughby Learning Center
 
Three of these candidates will be announced as the winners in the elementary, middle and high school categories at the celebration slated for Friday, October 25. Of those three winners, one of them is named the top Martin County Teacher of the Year and will go on to represent Martin County in the state competition to become the Florida Department of Education's Teacher of the Year. In addition to the teacher awards, one school is selected as the evening’s Spirit Award Winner, which recognizes the school whose staff demonstrates the most creative interpretation of theme and an over-the-top energy during the evening’s festivities.
 
The public is encouraged to participate by voting for their favorite teacher nominee online at www.EducationFoundationMC.org and sharing how this teacher makes a positive difference at school or in the community.
 
Audi Stuart, Infiniti Stuart & Alfa Romeo Stuart, part of the Murgado Automotive Group, Inc., has been the presenting sponsor of the Martin County Teacher of the Year event for 11 years. 
 
Devin Carlson, the company’s partner and general manager, said, “For over a decade, we have had the honor and pleasure of supporting the teachers of Martin County. These teachers dedicate their lives to nurturing and educating our future generations. It is our hope, that through our continued support, we are showing just how much we appreciate and respect these amazing educators. We look forward to presenting another luxury car to this year’s Teacher of the Year!”
 
The additional award sponsors are Keiser University, Publix SuperMarkets Charities, and Cook Shell Contractors. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, visit the website, https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/106/teacher-of-the-year.
 
The Education Foundation of Martin County is the Martin County School District’s strategic non-profit partner with the mission of enriching and enhancing educational opportunities and support for students and teachers in Martin County’s public schools. As an independent group, the Foundation promotes this effort by raising and distributing private and corporate funds through several established programs, including classroom enrichment grants, literacy programs, professional development for teachers, special initiatives, scholarships and programs to recognize outstanding teaching. For more information, please visit www.EducationFoundationMC.org.
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Photos by Doreen Poreba
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Twenty-three teachers have been nominated for the Education Foundation of Martin County’s 2024-2025 Martin County Teacher of the Year awards program.