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Outstanding Educators

This awards banquet, attended by educators and business leaders, recognizes outstanding educators who have been nominated at their schools and named as finalists as Pinellas County Outstanding Educators. Finalists compete in five categories, which include: Creativity & Innovation, Commitment to Children & Families, Ambassador of the Profession, Commitment to Improvement of the Profession, and Inspiring Students to Performance at Higher Levels, will be recognized. One of the finalists will be selected as Pinellas County’s Teacher of the Year and will go on to represent the county by competing for the title of Florida Teacher of the Year. During this celebration, we also recognize the Superintendent’s Unsung Hero recipient.

The 2008-2009 Outstanding Educator Awards Show will feature a gala reception for Outstanding Educators and a spectacular awards show.  Reserve your seats now and be apart of this spectacular event!

• Time: 6:00-6:45pm VIP Reception; 7:00-8:30pm Awards Show
• Place: Ruth Eckerd Hall
• Date: February 26, 2009

Congratulations to the 2007-2008 Outstanding Educator Malla Kolhoff of Palm Harbor University High School.

2007-2008 Category Winners:

Creativity & Innovation

David Mapp, Jr. of Palm Harbor Middle School

Commitment to Children & Families

Francia Germosen of Eisenhower Elementary School

Ambassador of the Profession

Cynthia Young of Seminole Elementary School

Commitment to Improvement of the Profession

Malla Kolhoff of Palm Harbor University High School

Inspiring Students to Performance at Higher Levels

Louis Pekrul of Lealman Intermediate School

Superintendent’s Unsung Hero

John Adams

Congratulations to all winners and nominees!

For event information or sponsorship opportunities for the 2008-2009 Outstanding Educator Awards Show, please contact Jessica Kellogg at kelloggj@pinellaseducation.org or at (727) 588-4816 ext. 2122.