MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This morning, we are shining a spotlight on Martin County High School senior Brandon Snyder! "Brandon’s love of performing began in elementary school and has continued through the years," proud mom Anna shared. "Mrs. Combass, Ms. Gardner, and Mrs. James are just a few of the teachers who supported and guided him along the way...We couldn’t be more proud of the gentleman he is and the talent he shares with the world." Brandon plans to attend Marymount Manhattan College and major in Musical Theatre with the hopes of being on Broadway one day. 🎉Congratulations, Brandon! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 This morning, we are continuing our Teacher Appreciation shoutouts, starting with Spectrum Academy's Ms. Sara Dwyer! "Mrs. Dwyer helps the students one on one and helps translate for them," grateful colleague Samantha Saldana shared. " She gives them the support they need to accomplish their daily tasks and makes sure they pass their classes in order to graduate. She has formed such great bonds with the students." Thank you, Ms. Dwyer, for going above and beyond to educate ALL students for success. #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

🩺CELEBRATING NURSING STAFF🩺 This morning, we continue to celebrate our amazing school nurses for #NationalNursesWeek, starting with Spectrum Academy's Certified Nursing Assistant, Samantha Saldana! "Sam is a joy to have in the clinic," the Martin County School District Health Services Team shared. "She is respectful, compassionate and dedicated to the students here at MCSD. Thank you for being a part of our nursing team Sam!" Thank you, Sam, for everything you do for our students! #ALLINMartin👊

🚗MONDAY MORNINGS WITH MAINE 🚗 Tune in to the WSTU 1450 AM Morning Show at 8 tomorrow! Superintendent Michael Maine will share all the details about our #Classof2023 graduation ceremonies and the scholarship he was able to award to a very deserving Jensen Beach High School senior. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

💐CELEBRATING MOTHERS💐 Happy Mother’s Day to all of our Martin County moms and mother figures! Thank you for your patience, strength, wisdom and love. A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This evening, we are shining a spotlight on Jensen Beach High School senior Jewell Williams! "Jewell Williams has had a memorable four years at Jensen Beach," proud mom Elizabeth shared. "He was a 4-year varsity wrestler, 3x State Finalist and 2x State Champion with an overall high school career record of 186-29." Jewell plans to continue his wrestling career at Bellarmine University while majoring in Business and Finance. 🎉Congratulations, Jewell! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 This evening, we are spotlighting Mr. John Egan from Dr. David L. Anderson Middle! "My daughter loves music, so she wanted to learn how to play," grateful parent Lidia Velasquez shared. "Mr. Egan taught my daughter how to play the trumpet." Thank you, Mr. Egan, for all you do for your students! #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

🩺CELEBRATING NURSING STAFF🩺 As we continue to celebrate #NationalNursesWeek, this evening, we would like to highlight Certified Nursing Assistants Cheryl Kennedy and Elitha "Shell" Tomlinson at Martin County High School! "Cheryl and Shell are a great team," the Martin County School District's Health Services Team shared. "Cheryl is knowledgeable, organized and empathetic. Shell is energetic, dedicated and is highly motivated. They both bring a nurturing feel to the clinic." Thank you, Cheryl and Shell, for being part of the MCSD family! #ALLINMartin👊

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 This afternoon, we are spotlighting Ms. Cassie Mailhot, a Civics Teacher at Stuart Middle School! "Ms. Mailhot truly cares about her students and makes each and every one of them feel special and loved," grateful parent Laura Ryan shared. "My daughter comes home every day and has a story about being in her class, which is her favorite part of her day. Thank you for being such an amazing teacher to Calli this year as you made her year and coming to school easy since she has you for first period." Thank you, Ms. Mailhot, for all you do for your students! #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This afternoon, we are shining a spotlight on Martin County High School senior Bowin Roberts! Bowin plans to attend IRSC - Indian River State College and major in Electrical Power Technology. 🎉Congratulations, Bowin! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎓TIMELESS TRADITION🎓 These Martin County High School seniors were all smiles as they walked through the school where they started their educational journey, Bessey Creek Elementary School! At the same time, the BCE students are looking up to see their very bright futures 💛🤩 #ALLINMartin👊

🩺CELEBRATING NURSING STAFF🩺 As we continue to celebrate our nursing staff for #NationalNursesWeek, we want to spotlight Martin County School District Registered Nurse Danielle DeCarlo! "Danielle has been a wonderful addition to our program," The MCSD Health Services Team shared. "Her compassion, organization and dedication to our students shine through every day! Thank you for being a part of our nursing team Danielle!" Thank you, Danielle, for taking care of our students! #ALLINMartin👊

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 A big teacher appreciation shout-out goes to Ms. Susan Thomas, a second-grade teacher at Felix A. Williams Elementary! "Mrs. Thomas has been a wonderful teacher for my daughter who has gone out of her way many times to make learning fun and special for her students," grateful colleague and parent Jess Urbary shared. "I appreciate Ms. Thomas also for her communication and dedication to helping her students grow not just in academics but in character skills like kindness, responsibility, and work ethic. Thank you so much, Ms. Thomas!" Thank you, Ms. Thomas, for everything you do for your students and colleagues! #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

🎓TIMELESS TRADITION🎓 Yesterday at Port Salerno Elementary School was the start of something new! For the first time, Martin County High School graduating seniors walked through the halls of their former elementary school for the Graduation Walk. PSE students and teachers were thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments of these amazing Seniors! #ALLINMartin👊

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 We are kicking off our #ThankATeacher shout-outs this morning by shining a spotlight on Ms. Kimberly Anderson, a fourth-grade Gifted teacher at Crystal Lake Elementary School! "Mrs. Anderson works diligently every day to provide for the multifaceted needs and demands of her 4th-grade gifted students," CLE parent Jessica Bochenek shared. "We are so grateful for her patience, love, and support towards these kids." Thank you, Ms. Anderson, for going above and beyond for your students! #ALLINMartin👊

🩺CELEBRATING NURSING STAFF🩺 As we continue to celebrate #NationalNursesWeek, this evening, we would like to highlight Indiantown Middle School's Certified Nursing Assistant, Cynthia Vasquez! "Cynthia is proficient and well-versed to the many needs of her students," the Martin County School District Health Services Team shared. "She provides exceptional care to every student, every time. We are happy to have Cynthia as part of our nursing team at the MCSD!" Thank you, Cynthia, for everything you do to take care of students! #ALLINMartin👊

🎓SCHOLARSHIP SURPRISE🎓 Martin County School District Superintendent Michael Maine recently surprised an extraordinary graduating senior from Jensen Beach High School with a scholarship! In partnership with the Florida Prepaid College Plans, Mr. Maine awarded Juan Torres the Inaugural Superintendent Scholarship, valued at approximately $8,000. Juan enrolled at JBHS from Venezuela in February of his freshman year. He did not speak any English at that time. He now speaks English fluently and credits that accomplishment to his decision to attend in-person classes when they were offered throughout the pandemic. Juan has incredible work ethic and hasn't let anything get in his way of achieving his dreams. He plans to attend Indian River State College and study Financial Accounting, hoping to one day open a business of his own in America. Congratulations, Juan! Watch the surprise announcement here: https://youtu.be/pxlwvjpFbF0 #ALLINMartin👊

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 This afternoon, we have a very special appreciation shoutout for first-grade teacher Ms. Jackie Davis at Port Salerno Elementary School! "Mrs. Davis shares her heart with her students," grateful Martin County School Board Member Amy Pritchett shared. "The love and caring that she provides while teaching them is evident at all times. Her smile lights them up as well as her personality. She does the little things to make sure the students know how special they are. She welcomes them into the classroom with a big hearty good morning and the students respond in kind. The students and Martin County are so fortunate to have Mrs. Davis!" Thank you, Ms. Davis, for everything you do for your students! #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

📚BOOK OF THE MONTH📚 Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. just announced his picks for Commissioner’s Book of the Month for May! Commissioner’s Book of the Month is a monthly reading challenge to promote literacy and reading engagement in K-12 schools. Books of the Month for May: 📙Pre-K: "I See Summer" by Charles Ghigna 📕Grades K-2: "The Little Butterfly That Could" by Ross Burach 📗Grades 3-5: "Charlie & Frog" by Karen Kane 📘Grades 6-8: "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank 📙Grades 9-12: "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhhà Lai #ALLINMartin👊

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 This afternoon, we are spotlighting Ms. Pam Root, an Exceptional Student Education Support Teacher at Felix A. Williams Elementary! "Pam is far more than an ESE Support teacher," grateful colleague Carissa Berkely shared. "She is someone that I go to for advice when I need help finding a resource to help a student. Pam comes into my classroom to 'support' for math, and most of the time, we truly 'co- teach,' or I love when she fully teaches the math lesson because she already knows how to explain it several ways so that ALL of the kids understand it." "I am proud of her for always being ready for the IEP meetings, has a great rapport with the parents and really KNOWS the IEP goals, laws and strategies that work best for the students," Ms. Berkley continued. "During the IEP meetings, the parents really appreciate how she breaks down the "lingo" and explains every section/step of the IEP. I love having her in the classroom and believe that she wears many hats and has done an exceptional job switching those hats whenever we need her to help. ALL of the students look forward to her coming in to the classroom and she works with ALL of the kids, and never views certain ones as "her kids." She is able to offer support to the students who need things explained a different way AND can enrich those students who need the extra push for math beyond the standards. Pam is always someone that the students, teachers and parents can rely on to go the extra mile." Thank you, Ms. Root, for going the extra mile for students! #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher