Charlotte County, FL – November 9, 2023 Charlotte County Public Schools is thrilled to announce the outstanding educators who have been selected as the School-Based Winners for Teacher and Support Employee of the Year. These remarkable individuals represent the dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence that Charlotte County educators embody.
"Charlotte County Public Schools is proud to honor these extraordinary educators who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and have had a significant positive influence on their students and our community," said Mark Vianello, Superintendent of Charlotte County Public Schools.
The following educators have been recognized for their exceptional contributions to the field of education in our district:
School Teacher Support Employee
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Baker Center |
Claudia Nicolosi |
Courtney Litchfield |
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Charlotte Harbor Center School |
Kelly Bradley |
Bridget Bloom-Scherber |
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Charlotte High |
Tara Cain |
Sandra Cuddy |
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Charlotte Technical College |
Travis Sabadin |
Mary Tabri |
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Deep Creek Elementary |
Jeni Freitas |
Mary Crawford |
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East Elementary |
Susan (Sue) Theriault |
Jeff Smith |
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Florida SouthWestern Collegiate |
Greg Winkler |
Bobbie Jo Thibault |
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Kingsway Elementary |
Nicole (Nicky) Clark |
William Hough |
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L. A. Ainger Middle Lemon Bay High Liberty Elementary |
Jennifer Harris Judith (Paige) Beamesderfer Jennifer Flynn |
William Tingle Joanne Coughlan Gina Pennybacker |
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Meadow Park Elementary |
Kimberly Amann |
Ashley Ermisch |
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Murdock Middle |
Frank Santamaria |
Sue Smith |
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Myakka River Elementary |
Linda Willis |
Catherine Schwarz |
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Neil Armstrong Elementary |
Melissa Bailey |
Mejonna Ward |
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Peace River Elementary |
Doreen Alvarez |
Chelsia James |
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Port Charlotte High |
Cassandra Ordmandy |
Krista Platt |
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Port Charlotte Middle Punta Gorda Middle |
Ramona Robinson Diane Combs |
James Hamilton Penny Ortolano |
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Sallie Jones Elementary |
Nancy Dillon |
Amy Toth |
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Vineland Elementary |
Denese Boling |
Nannette Russo |
The Academy Zuzana Lukackova Christina Kowalski
These teachers have been chosen by their peers and students for their exemplary teaching skills, innovative approaches to education, and their profound impact on students' lives.
The next step for these outstanding educators will be to compete for the district-level Teacher of the Year award, with the potential to represent Charlotte County at the state level.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the School-Based Winners for Teacher of the Year and wish them the best of luck in their journey towards the district-level recognition. Teacher and Support Employee of the year winners will be announced at the January 19th, 2024 Golden Apple Award Ceremony at Holy Trinity Event Center beginning at 6:00 pm.
For more information or media inquiries, please contact Claudette Smith at 941-391-1915 or Claudette.Smith@yourcharlotteschools.net
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