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Lovell Elementary media specialist creates evolving library that keeps students excited about learning
APOPKA, Fla. — A+ Teacher Kathryn Gunter has created an evolving, student-centered space at Lovell Elementary School in Apopka that is inviting and helps students feel connected not only to their school but to each other. What You Need To Know. Kathryn Gunter is the media specialist at Lovell...
Time capsule uncovered during Winter Park High School renovations will be displayed
ORLANDO, Fla. – When a large metal barrel was secretly buried by members of the 1985 graduating class of Winter Park High School, Wham’s “Careless Whisper” topped the music charts and ‘New Coke’ infuriated a nation of Coca-Cola fans. Almost four decades later, renovation...
Florida test scores show success of progress monitoring system. See numbers for Central Florida schools
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Education announced on Monday the results of Florida’s second year of the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) progress monitoring assessments. This form of state assessments is fairly new, and Florida is the first state to implement this program. It differs...
New Bible-based school opening in fall
Pastor Clark Rivas will serve as school administrator for the new Winter Garden Christian Academy that will open for the next 2024-25 school year. Faith Family Community Church is opening a Bible-based school in Winter Garden for kindergarten through third-grade students in its inaugural year. Parents can register their children at Winter Garden Christian Academy for the 2024-25 school year; a maximum of 64 students will be accepted — 16 per classroom.
UCF Alumnus Ken Dixon Pledges $10 Million to Empower Students Career Readiness, Elevate Athletics
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – A transformational $10 million commitment from esteemed alumnus Kenneth G. Dixon will significantly enhance the University of Central Florida’s Career Services and Athletics programs, underscoring Dixon’s enduring dedication to student success and the university’s continued ascent. Dixon, a 1975 graduate of UCF (formerly...
Tavares High School Welcomes New Principal Stacy Keaveny
Tavares High School has welcomed their new principal for the 2024/2025 school year. Dr. Stacy Keaveny is transitioning from an assistant principal role at East Ridge High School. She is very much looking forward to her future as Tavares’ next principal. “I am honored and excited to join the...
Key 2025 Indiana basketball target Trent Sisley leaving Heritage Hills High School, transferring to Montverde Academy
A key Indiana basketball target is on the move and is transferring schools. Sources have confirmed to HoosierIllustrated.com that 2025 four-star forward and key Indiana basketball target Trent Sisley is leaving Heritage Hills High School (IN) and is transferring to prep school Montverde Academy. Sisley spent his first three years...
2 Marathon High School students compete at national business leadership conference
Two Marathon High School incoming seniors are in Orlando, Fla. this week competing at the Future Business Leaders of America Middle and High School National Leadership Conference. Addisen Molepske and Clara Krasselt are both competing at the event, which allows top performing students to compete in leadership events, share their...
Rollins Hamilton Holt School Welcomes New Dean
The local education community is welcoming a new member this summer as Dr. Lauren Smith joins Rollins College as the new dean of the Hamilton Holt School. Formerly the director of adult learning at the School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, Dr. Smith grew up in Tarboro, NC and attended the University of Iowa, where she earned her Ph.D. in English and an MFA in Creative Writing.
WBHS Engineering Students Excel at National TSA Conference
The National Technology Student Association (TSA) Conference was held last week in Orlando, Florida as thousands of the most talented young engineering and technology students from across the nation and globe engaged in workshops, delegation meetings, officer elections, and an intense schedule of competitive events. By the end of the conference, ten members of the Winder-Barrow High School TSA Chapter, under the advisement of WBHS teacher Kimberly Garren, finished in the top 15 of their respective events.
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