The annual Beginning Teacher of the Year and Mentor Teacher of the Year awards ceremony took place recently. The Department of Professional Development and the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County hosted the event for first-year teachers and mentors.
The awards were presented to elementary, middle and high school teachers and mentors employed by the county and recommended by their principal.
One winner from each division for both awards was announced during the awards ceremony. The Education Foundation presented each winner with a check for $350 to be used for planning lessons and/or classroom supplies.
Beginning Teacher of the Year winners were: Alyssa Lembo of Timber Trace Elementary School, Theresa Cameron of Wellington Landings Middle School and Chris Lorenz of Santaluces High School.
Mentor Teacher of the Year winners were: Sandra May of Poinciana Elementary School, Joan Trusler of Independence Middle School and Brandi Pennington of Royal Palm Beach High School.
ABOVE: Brandi Pennington
