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Objective 2: Improve employee engagement, retention, and performance.

Awards and Recognitions

FY22 District Awards

Principal of the Year Robera Walker Thompson, Belle Glade Elementary
Assistant Principal of the Year Amber Saunders, Jupiter Community High
Teacher of the Year Annabel Wagner, Greenacres Elementary

School-Related Employee of the Year Connie Leonardi, New Horizons Elementary

Michele Kilic, Northmore Elementary
Beginning Teachers of the Year
Karenza Harvey, Pahokee Middle-Senior High
Allyn Van Valkenburg, Diamond View Elementary
Mentor Teachers of the Year
James Johnson, Forest Hill Community High

FY22 Other Awards/Recognitions by Community Stakeholders

Yamaha’s “40 Under 40” Outstanding Music Educators Alain Goindoo, Jeaga Middle
Palm Beach School Counselors Association Norkeria Scott, Santaluces High
New School Counselor of the Year
Palm Beach School Counselors Association Kristen Cacace, Assistant Principal
Site-Based Administrator of the Year

Florida Music Education Association Connie Drosakis, Bak Middle School of the
Secondary Music Educator of the Year Arts
Geraldine Miller, Department of Behavior
School Psychologist of the Year - Petaway Award and Mental Health (School Psychological
Given by Palm Beach Association of School Psychologists
Services)
Samantha Guy, Department of Behavior
School Psychologist of the Year-Early Career Award and Mental Health (School Psychological
Given by Palm Beach Association of School Psychologists
Services)
Outstanding School Employee of the Year Award Gina Melchionna, Data Processor,
Given by Palm Beach Association of School Psychologists Equestrian Trails Elementary

FY22 Beginning and Mentor Teachers of the Year

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