MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🌟CELEBRATING NEW LEADERSHIP🌟 We are excited to announce that Ms. Lori Desreuisseau has been appointed as the new Assistant Principal of Curriculum at South Fork High School! Ms. Desreuisseau has been a dedicated member of the Martin County School District since 1999. She brings valuable experience to SFHS, having previously served as the Assistant Principal of Curriculum at Stuart Middle School and the Assistant Principal of Student Services at Jensen Beach High School. Congratulations, Ms. Desreuisseau! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🚗 MONDAY MORNINGS WITH MAINE 🚗 Begin your weekly commute by catching up on the latest Martin County School District news and information! Superintendent Michael Maine will appear on the WSTU Morning Show tomorrow at 8. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🌟CELEBRATING NEW LEADERSHIP🌟 We are excited to introduce Ms. Anne Johnson as the new Assistant Principal of Student Services at Hidden Oaks Middle School! Ms. Johnson previously served as an Assistant Principal at Tradition Preparatory High School in Port St. Lucie. Prior to that, she was a 6th Grade Teacher in Brevard County and has taught English and language arts at both the middle and high school levels. Welcome to the Martin County School District, Ms. Johnson! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

⭐️🎓FUTURE READY WITH AVID 🎓⭐️ We're proud to share that more than 80 educators from 11 Martin County School District schools attended the AVID Summer Institute in Orlando and Tampa, Florida! AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a program that equips students with the academic, organizational, and critical thinking skills necessary for higher education or career readiness. Our dedicated leaders and innovative teachers delved deep into research-based instructional practices and college and career readiness. As a result, our schools are developing ambitious goals for their school improvement plans, ensuring our students are #futureready! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

📚SUMMER READING FUN📚 The Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin & Okeechobee team recently organized an incredible literacy event for future Warfield Elementary School Warriors attending summer camp at Perkins Early Childhood Center! It was a family-fun event full of activities and games that can be played at home to support literacy education and included tons of free books and giveaways. We are grateful for their partnership and dedication to fostering a love for reading! #ALLINMartin👊

🌟CELEBRATING NEW LEADERSHIP🌟 Join us in congratulating Ms. Ucola Barrett-Baxter on her new role as the Assistant Principal of Student Services at Martin County High School! Ms. Barrett-Baxter is well-known within Tiger Nation, having served as the Dean of Students at MCHS since 2020. She also held roles as the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Site Coordinator and the PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Systems) Team Leader. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🌟CELEBRATING NEW LEADERSHIP🌟 We are excited to announce that Ms. Kelli Siters has been appointed as the new Assistant Principal of Student Services at Indiantown Middle School! Ms. Siters joins the Nest from Martin County High School, where she was most recently the Assistant Principal of Student Services. Her journey in education also includes roles as the Dean of Students and a mathematics teacher at MCHS. Congratulations, Ms. Siters! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

📚BOOKS OF THE MONTH📚 Looking for more books to read this summer? Check out the Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr.'s picks for Commissioner’s Books of the Month! Books of the Month for June: 📙Pre-K: "What is America?" by Michelle Medlock Adams 📕Grades K-2: "The Star-Spangled Banner" by Peter Spier 📗Grades 3-5: "Proud to Be an American" by Lee Greenwood 📘Grades 6-8: "Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?" by Jean Fritz 📙Grades 9-12: “Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson" by Katherine Johnson #ALLINMartin👊

🌟CELEBRATING NEW LEADERSHIP🌟 Please join us in congratulating Ms. Jackie Scott on her new role as Assistant Principal of Curriculum at Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School! Ms. Scott joins the Stallion family from Indiantown Middle School, where she was the Assistant Principal of Student Services. Before becoming an assistant principal, she made significant contributions fostering a love for literacy as a Literacy Coach and Reading Teacher in the District. Congratulations, Ms. Scott! #ALLINMartin👊

🌟CELEBRATING NEW LEADERSHIP🌟 Please join us in welcoming Mr. Gregory Bottari, J.D. Parker Elementary School's new Assistant Principal! Mr. Bottari’s appointment was approved during Tuesday night's Regular School Board Meeting. The former Assistant Principal, Ms. Shameeka White, is the new Assistant Principal of Curriculum at Stuart Middle School. Mr. Bottari joins the Martin County School District with experience in school leadership, as he was most recently the Principal of Barnum Woods Elementary School in New York. Mr. Bottari has also served as an assistant principal and science teacher. Congratulations, Mr. Bottari! #ALLINMartin👊

🌟CELEBRATING NEW LEADERSHIP🌟 Congratulations to Ms. Shameeka White, the new Assistant Principal of Curriculum at Stuart Middle School! Ms. White brings valuable experience to the Jaguar family, as she was most recently the Assistant Principal at J.D. Parker Elementary School. She has also worked at the District level as a prevention/intervention program specialist and has middle school teaching experience in world history and language arts. Join us in congratulating Ms. White! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

📐MATH REVIEW MONDAY📐 It's time for another Math Review Monday to help keep those math skills sharp this summer! Students of all ages within the Martin County School District can participate. Need some help? Elementary students can email the Martin County School District Coordinator of Math, Dr. Paige McMahon, at mcmahop@martinschools.org. Middle and high school students, try out the tutors at Paper (for free)! See below for one of this week's math problems. You can find all the math problems for each grade level here: https://bit.ly/3toHO7R #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MathReviewMonday

➗➕TEAM MARTIN FOR MATH➕➗ Seventy Martin County School District educators (teachers, coaches, and administrators) from all of our traditional elementary, middle, and high schools represented the District last week at the Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics (FCTM) 2024 annual conference in Orlando. This conference offers valuable professional development on math pedagogy, the latest mathematics education research, and essential networking opportunities. We're proud of our team's commitment to excellence and innovation in math education! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🌟CELEBRATING NEW LEADERSHIP🌟 Please join us in congratulating Dr. Justin Sherman, Bessey Creek Elementary School's new Assistant Principal! The Martin County School Board approved Dr. Sherman’s appointment during Tuesday night's Regular School Board Meeting. The former Assistant Principal, Ms. Tiffany Roth, is the new proud Principal of Murray Middle School. Dr. Sherman joins the Martin County School District from St. Lucie Public Schools, where he served as a school counselor, a teacher and a media specialist. Welcome to the Martin County School District, Dr. Sherman! #ALLINMartin👊

🎉CELEBRATING ASPIRING LEADERS🎉 During the recent School Board meeting, School Board members, Superintendent Maine and District leaders proudly recognized the exceptional educators who completed our Aspiring Assistant Principal Academy and the Florida Atlantic University ELITE program. Aspiring Assistant Principal Academy Graduates: 🍎Robert Beasley 🍎Stephanie DeVoe 🍎Sarah Gillooly 🍎Ashley Kemler 🍎Jermaine Pantoja-Ramgeet 🍎April Sherwood 🍎Mercedes Thurston 🍎Kristen Register FAU ELITE Graduates: 🍎Erica Wozny 🍎Ashley Drazick Pastrovicchio 🍎Danielle Buddin 🍎Michelle Garcia 🍎Jennifer Lubeno Aspiring Assistant Principal Academy Graduates (Last 3 Years with Targeted Selection Success): 🍎Dr. Vanessa Muto 🍎Kim Summers Lintz 🍎Maureen Mannion 🍎Alcira Gonzalez 🍎Danielle Farrell 🍎Siddhi Gullickson Their dedication and passion for educational excellence are truly inspiring. We look forward to the positive impact they will make in the 24-25 school year! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎨CELEBRATING ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT🎨 During the School Board meeting on Tuesday evening, students who participated and placed in the annual Marvin S. Cone Juried Art Show, hosted by MartinArts, were recognized. This prestigious event offers student artists a platform to showcase their finest work to the community, fostering creative thinking, boosting self-esteem, and honoring artistic excellence. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to MartinArts for their invaluable partnership in nurturing the talents of our young artists! You can still see the beautiful work displayed at the Court House Cultural Center through June 22! #ALLINMartin👊

🚌CELEBRATING A LEGACY🚌 Members of the School Board, Superintendent Michael Maine, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Tracey Miller and Assistant Superintendent of HR Julie Sessa celebrated the career of Mr. Tom Hardin during the School Board meeting Tuesday night. Since joining the Martin County School District as the Director of Transportation in 2021, Mr. Hardin has made a lasting impact on the department. His achievements include assisting the District secure one of the highest salary rates on the Treasure Coast for bus drivers and fostering a sense of community and appreciation through monthly cookouts and the initiation of a transportation employee of the month program. We are grateful for his dedication to the safety of our students and staff, and wish him the best in retirement! #ALLINMartin👊

We sincerely apologize once again for the technical difficulties experienced during the livestream of the School Board meeting last evening. A recording of the meeting is now available: https://bit.ly/3RyJ9VQ Thank you for your patience and understanding. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎ON THE AGENDA🍎 Today's School Board Meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. View the agenda: https://bit.ly/4bOq21X Watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/3x6l5CH #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MCSDBetterTogether💫

📐MATH REVIEW MONDAY📐 Sharpen your math skills and complete this week’s set of Math Review Monday practice problems! Students of all ages within the Martin County School District can participate. Need some help? Elementary students can email the Martin County School District Coordinator of Math, Dr. Paige McMahon, at mcmahop@martinschools.org. Middle and high school students, try out the amazing tutors at Paper! See photo for one of the math problems for this week. You can find all the math problems here: https://bit.ly/3toHO7R #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MathReviewMonday