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The CentennialRecognizing Excellence in EducationFriday, April 1, 2016The Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
Congratulations 2016 Caliber Awardsnominees and winners!Dedicated educators like you are the key to positive changein our schools, communities, and young people.NSU’s Fischler College of Education is excited to continue itssupport of your efforts to realize your potential inBroward County Public Schools.Why have thousands of Broward County educators chosen NSU? Certificate, master’s, educational specialist, and doctoralprograms in the most popular and in-demand educational fields.Curricula that meet stringent SACS and NCATE standards.State-approved programs that align directly with FloridaDepartment of Education certification requirements.Faculty members who are highly respected professional practitionersand recognized scholars.A nationwide network of more than 60,000 alumni in schoolsand organizations of every size.www.education.nova.edu
To learn more about the history of Broward County PublicSchools and the Centennial Celebration, s.com/bcps100DID YOUKNOW?19151920In 1920, salariesaveraged 100 a monthfor teachers and 150 amonth for principals.19301940By 1940, Broward County’s populationreached 30,794. In 1947, the Districthad 17 schools and the Board ofPublic Instruction grew from threemembers to five.By 1954, the District includeda total of 41 schools.1970In 1977, the District implementedthe English for Speakers of OtherLanguages (ESOL) program.This was years before the statemandated such programs in 1990.1980In 1982, Broward County Public Schoolswas among the first school districts topurchase computers for classrooms, usingthem in business education programs.19902000In 2007, for the first time, regularSchool Board meetings werestreamed live on the District’s website.The 1930s marked theestablishment of theBroward County Council ofParent Teacher Associations.19501960In 1967, the InstructionalTelevision Center (ITV),now known as BECON-TV(Broward EducationCommunication Network), broadcastfor the first time.In 1915, J.M. Holding became thefirst Superintendent of Schools inBroward County and C.D. Kittredgewas named the first Chairman ofthe Board of Public Instruction.2015In 1995, Broward County PublicSchools launched its websitebrowardschools.com, officiallyjoining the World Wide Web.In 2015, Broward County Public Schoolscelebrates 100 years of educationalexcellence with 238 schools, centersand technical colleges. The District isnow the sixth largest public schoolsystem in the nation and the secondlargest in Florida.
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ProgramProcessional.Caliber Awards NomineesPresentation of Colors.Fort Lauderdale High SchoolPledge of AllegianceNavy JROTCChief Daniel TysonPriscilla Ribeiro, PrincipalNational Anthem.Margaret McVaySound of Pride Marching BandCooper City High SchoolChandler Wilson, DirectorWendy Doll, PrincipalMusical Selection.Sound of Pride Marching BandWelcome.Ashley Jones, News Anchor, WSVN 7Mistress of CeremoniesKeith Jones, News Anchor NBC 6Master of CeremoniesGreetings.Dr. Rosalind OsgoodChair, School Board of Broward County, FloridaRemarks.Robert W. RuncieSuperintendent of SchoolsDinnerPresenting Sponsor Remarks.BrightStar Credit UnionPresentation of FinalistsSchool-Related/District, Assistant Principal, Principal and Teacher of the YearPlatinum Sponsor Remarks.Bank of America, Coventry Health Care of Florida,Lenovo Intel, Nova Southeastern UniversityAnnouncement of Winners2016 School-Related/District.Kenyatta Medlock, Whiddon-Rogers Education CenterEmployee of the Year Award2015 School-Related/DistrictEmployee of the Year2016 Assistant Principal of.Thomas Moncilovich, Sheridan Technical Collegethe Year Award2015 Assistant Principal of the Year2016 Principal of the Year Award.Angela Brown, Dillard Elementary School2015 Principal of the Year2017 Teacher of the Year Award.Nicole Brown, Deerfield Beach Middle School2016 Teacher of the YearClosing Remarks.Ashley and Keith Jones3
MISTRESS OFCEREMONIESMASTER OFCEREMONIESAshley JonesKeith JonesNews anchor, WSVN Channel 7News anchor, NBC 6Ashley Jones is the Today in Florida morning anchor atWSVN 7. After starting her career in finance as a licensedEstate Tax Planner, Ashley turned her attention and talentsto Broadcast Journalism. She worked her way across thecountry in news networks such as WPIX, Bloomberg TVas an Anchor and Stocks Editor and as a Business Newsanchor for CBS Moneywatch. She was an NCAA, All-ACC,Full Scholarship tennis player at North Carolina StateUniversity, where she was the team captain and receivedthe state’s “Mental Attitude and Sportmanship Award.” Shemaintains her passion for tennis and currently teaches thenext generation of athletes.Keith Jones anchors the weekend edition of the NBC 6 SouthFlorida News at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. Jones grew up in thesuburbs of Columbus, Ohio, but he’s no stranger to SouthFlorida, having earned a Bachelor’s degree in BroadcastCommunication/Journalism from Barry University, wherehe attended on a baseball scholarship.Most recently Jones worked as the morning, 9 a.m. andnoon anchor at WTSP in Tampa/St. Petersburg. Priorto joining WTSP, Jones served as morning and mainfill-in anchor at KDKA and weekend anchor at WPXI inPittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His earlier stints as an anchortook him through WOWK Charleston, West Virginia andWTVG Toledo, Ohio.Ashley played a news reporter in the movie “Side Effects”starring Jude Law. She has been on the cover of severalmagazines including 25A, Florida Creating Living and SHE,and was also featured in JACQ and Vintage NYC magazines.In January 2014, she was inducted into the first ever “HallOf Fame” at her former school, Columbus East High School.She is actively involved in the community and hosts severalevents to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.Jones’s experience includes anchoring continuouscoverage and reporting from the crash site of United Flight93 on September 11th, field anchoring and reportingfrom the scene of nine trapped miners at Quecreek Minein Pennsylvania. Jones earned EMMY nominations andnumerous first place awards from the Pennsylvania AP,Cleveland Press Club, and Crystal Awards in the areas offeatures and spot news.When away from work, Jones enjoys outdoor activitieswith his daughters, Madeline and Mary Margaret. He andhis family volunteer for the American Heart Associationand various children’s hospitals.4
A Message fromTHESuperintendentThe School Board ofBroward County, FloridaDr. Rosalind Osgood, ChairAbby M. Freedman, Vice ChairRobin BartlemanHeather P. BrinkworthPatricia GoodDonna P. KornLaurie Rich LevinsonAnn MurrayNora RupertRobert W. RuncieSuperintendent of SchoolsWelcome to the 2016 Caliber Awards! On thisspecial day, we celebrate Broward County PublicSchools (BCPS) heroes in education, whose steadfastcommitment to our students creates a truly positiveimpact in our community.Robert W. RuncieSuperintendent of SchoolsThe School Board of Broward County,Florida, prohibits any policy or procedurewhich results in discrimination on thebasis of age, color, disability, genderidentity, gender expression, nationalorigin, marital status, race, religion,sex or sexual orientation. Individualswho wish to file a discriminationand/or harassment complaint maycall the Director, Equal EducationalOpportunities/ADA ComplianceDepartment at 754-321-2150 or TeletypeMachine (TTY) 754-321-2158.Tonight’s finalists, which include Teacher of theYear, Principal of the Year, Assistant Principal ofthe Year and School-Related/District Employeeof the Year, exemplify enthusiasm, allegianceand professionalism. They demonstrate the BCPSstandard of being committed to educating today’sstudents to succeed in tomorrow’s world.As we celebrate the District’s Centennial, we honorour educational leaders who not only influenceour young people, but also set a great example fortheir colleagues. They truly capture the characterand spirit of what it means to mentor and empowerstudents and colleagues alike. This special group isdeveloping the next generation of leaders who willmake a lasting impact in this world.Individuals with disabilities requestingaccommodations under the Americanswith Disabilities Act Amendments Actof 2008, (ADAAA) may call EqualEducational Opportunities/ADACompliance Department at754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine(TTY) 754-321-2158.We applaud all of tonight’s nominees, finalists, CaliberAwards recipients and all of the wonderful employeeswho have worked to make our District great over thelast 100 years. We ask that you join us in recognizingthese individuals for their immeasurable dedicationand contribution, as we maintain our relentless focustowards providing our students with an amazingeducational experience over the next 100 years.browardschools.com5
TONIGHT’SPERFORMERSFort Lauderdale High School’s Navy JROTC“Sound of Pride” Marching BandFort Lauderdale High School’s Navy JROTC, also knownas the Flying “L” Battalion, is a citizenship and leadershipdevelopment program consisting of 9-12 grade students.Fort Lauderdale High’s Flying “L” Battalion is the 2016Unarmed Exhibition Team State Champions. Named theDistinguished Unit for the last two years, the Flying “L”Battalion’s Academic and Orienteering Teams are ranked inthe top 10 percent in the nation.The “Sound of Pride” Marching Band of Cooper City HighSchool marching band competes on a national, state,and local level. Recently, the Sound of Pride was named“Grand Champions” of the 2016 Sugar Bowl MarchingBand Competition in New Orleans, LA. The marching bandhas also been invited by the Lord Mayor of Westminsterin London to perform at the 2018 London New Year’s DayParade.THE CENTENNIAL ANNUALPresented by Broward County Public Schools Public Information OfficeTRACY CLARK, CHIEF PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICERLori Krans, Director, Marketing & CommunicationsIviani Figueroa, Community Relations AssistantEric Powell, Director, BECON – Task AssignedGoldy Bogrow, Artist, Graphics DepartmentNoel Hyatt, Coordinator, BECONMike Kaye, Artist, Graphics DepartmentDr. Carolyn Stewart, Coordinator, District Community RelationsKara Kearns, Artist, Graphics DepartmentPearl Cook, Manager, Graphics DepartmentJohanna Lang, Artist/BCPS Photographer, Graphics DepartmentPedro Chavez, Manager, BECON – Task AssignedVanessa Deslandes, Webmaster IMaria Gebhardt, Manager, Integrated Marketing Communications& Social MediaKasey Parsons-Chance, Executive SecretaryCathleen Brennan, Specialist, Public Affairs & CommunityRelationsRegine Desdunes, Clerk Specialist IVChristine Hightower, Office Manager IIDana Ioia, Clerk Specialist IVNadine Drew, Specialist, Public Affairs & Community RelationsMarlene Ibarra Capezza, Clerk Specialist IIIErnesto De la Hoz, Community Resource SpecialistVeidra Lewis, Clerk Specialist IIINyasha Hinds, Community Resource SpecialistHelen Medwit, Clerk Specialist IIISean Russell, District Webmaster6
School-Related/District Employee ofthe Year FinalistMary AlvarezLyons Creek Middle SchoolAs the principal’s confidential secretary and office manager,Mary Alvarez supervises a clerical staff of 11 individuals.She is personally committed to ensuring a safe, secure andwelcoming school environment. Her effectiveness andknowledge of different facets of the school system provedespecially valuable in providing continuity during changes inprincipals, a significant challenge in a school with over 1,900students.For sixteen years, Ms. Alvarez has had perfect attendance,reflecting her dedication and dependability. Described asa “consummate professional,” she is willing to do whateveris needed to get a job done, including working after hoursduring a crisis. In addition to her primary responsibilities, hercreativity and initiative enable her to wear many other hats.Among these are substitute coordinator, faculty sponsorfor the First Priority student organization, Relay for Lifecoordinator, and volunteer with the Teacher Recruitment Fair.Ms. Alvarez has earned the respect of all who have graced thehalls of Lyons Creek Middle. Her interpersonal skills contributeto the camaraderie among the clerical staff and filters to theadministration, faculty, students and parents, alike.7
School-Related/District Employee ofthe Year FinalistSolange DawsonHeron Heights Elementary SchoolSolange Dawson supervises Before & After School ChildCare (BASCC) where she coordinates activities, leads a staffof 20 individuals in planning curriculum activities, recruitspersonnel, and oversees the direct supervision of children.Through her leadership, the program at Heron HeightsElementary School has grown from 100 to 300 students.Ms. Dawson’s position requires a broad knowledge ofafterschool care and business management skills for financialself-sufficiency. Ms. Dawson uses her computer skills tomanage the program’s website and Facebook page tocommunicate effectively with parents. She has also developedtraining videos for schools transitioning from private providers.Her program has been the pilot site for iPad paperless parentsign-outs, an environmentally-friendly solution that alsoreduces printing costs.A passion for education is Ms. Dawson’s foundation for success.She initiated diverse activities to broaden student learningwhile having fun. These activities have included Wacky WildScience, Arty Van Gogh, P.E. Xtreme games, and book clubs.A family science night provided an opportunity to sharechildren’s projects.To support her staff, Ms. Dawson holds daily meetings tostrengthen communication and created team lead positions tohelp counselors develop their leadership skills. Hard workingand conscientious, Ms. Dawson also serves as a mentor andtrainer in the BASCC cadre, sharing her knowledge with thosein other schools.8
School-Related/District Employee ofthe Year FinalistNikole GrayDillard Elementary SchoolNikole Gray’s ability to work with children from variedand difficult backgrounds contributes to her success as aparaprofessional. Formerly serving as a Community Liaisonat other schools, she supplemented her innate abilities withuniversity courses in social work, which helped her betterunderstand family issues and relationships. In order to helpbridge the gap between home and school, Ms. Gray invitedteachers to accompany her to home visits, some of whichshe scheduled late in the evening to accommodate parents’schedules.Ms. Gray’s primary responsibilities are to assist withclassroom instruction while providing a safe and comfortableenvironment and maintaining communication with parents.She often works as an interim substitute teacher in challengingclasses and collaborates with teachers to find solutions forhelping students. She helped create an internal suspensioncurriculum where students can continue with academics asan alternative to external suspension.Empathetic and perceptive, Ms. Gray’s contributions are notlimited to the classroom. She willingly shares her practicesand educational expertise with others. She recruited morethan 30 children for the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program,explaining its value to parents. Each year she coordinates afashion show, which has increased parent participation andraised funds for school activities.Ms. Gray has also been recognized for her work on the ArtWalk, College Week, Literacy Night, Peace Week, and MultiCultural committees.9
School-Related/District Employee ofthe Year FinalistShilpa ParikhWinston Park Elementary SchoolAs a Micro Computer Technology Specialist, Shilpa Parikh’s jobis to maintain technology throughout the school. She managesthe school website and is responsible for computer hardwareand software, as well as for coordinating online testing.As examples of her initiative, Ms. Parikh designed training forparents in accessing web-based resources, including Districtwebsites. She created a student-led Tech Team that trainedstudents to use technology. With these skills, students areable to independently set up equipment for assembliesand to assist staff members with technology needs such astroubleshooting technical problems in the classroom.Throughout the 16 years Ms. Parikh has been at WinstonPark Elementary, she has not been constrained by a job title.She willingly accepts additional responsibilities, includingserving as the principal’s confidential secretary and officemanager. Her positive attitude and adaptability have resultedin excellent relationships with administrators, co-workers andthe community; her diligence and work ethic are well knownto all.Ms. Parikh functions well both independently and as part of ateam, and is a frequent volunteer. She is an active member ofthe Parent Teacher Association, serves on a number of schoolcommittees, and has been recognized for her contributions toRelay for Life.10
School-Related/District Employee ofthe Year FinalistJacqueline SanchezGriffin Elementary SchoolAs a Micro Computer Technical Specialist at Griffin ElementarySchool, Jacqueline Sanchez provides technical assistance forstaff in using hardware and software, supports classroomtechnology, and maintains the school website. As an exampleof her devotion to her students and their parents, she opensthe computer lab at 7:30 a.m., so students and families canwork on computer-based literacy activities.In addition to her primary duties, Ms. Sanchez volunteersfor other school responsibilities. She serves on the SchoolAdvisory Council committee and Safety Team, chairs theGreen Team, and is a member of the Parent Teacher Advisory.She created “Tech Thursdays,” a volunteer ProfessionalLearning Community to train faculty in technology tools.For the past eight years, Ms. Sanchez has sponsored theEco-Patrol Environmental Club, helping students operate arecycling service and learn more about the environment. Sheused her technology skills to create a blog and coordinatea Skype session so that Griffin Elementary students couldcommunicate and collaborate with counterparts in Taiwanregarding an environmental project.Ms. Sanchez obtained grant funds for environmentaleducation initiatives at Griffin; these initiatives includebutterfly gardens, protection for burrowing owls, screech owlboxes, a gutter system to capture rainwater and an outdoorclassroom. Through her leadership, Griffin Elementary hasbeen recognized by the Broward County P3 (Preserving ourPlanet for Posterity) Eco-Challenge program.11
School-Related/District Employee ofthe Year FinalistNicole SanchezCoral Glades High SchoolNicole Sanchez has served as the administrative secretary forthe Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Department at CoralGlades High School since 2008. Her responsibilities includeworking with Business Partners in Education and the I-ZoneCommittee, as well as serving as volunteer coordinator andthe 5 Star Book point person.Over the past eight years, Ms. Sanchez has contributed to theschool and community beyond the duties of her position. Oneof her notable successes is the ESE Transition Fair, an annualevent where ESE students who will
In 2015, Broward County Public Schools celebrates 100 years of educational excellence with 238 schools, centers and technical colleges. The District is now the sixth largest public school system in the nation and the second largest in Florida. 2015 1930 1950 1970 1920 1940 In 1995, Broward County Public Schools launched its website
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