Lisa Mongelia, executive director of Islamoradaâs History of Diving Museum, was honored during a virtual ceremony on June 8 with the Volunteer of the Year Award from KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work).
KAPOW is a program offered by Learning for Success Inc. that pairs professionals with local schools to help South Floridaâs youth develop career skills through mentoring and educational worksite visits.
The âKeeping the Connectionâ Award was presented to Mongelia, naming her the KAPOW Volunteer of the Year for âCommitment to Excellence in Education.â
âLisa is an excellent presenter,â said Cutler Ridge Elementary School teacher Maritza Cortada, who nominated Mongelia for the award. âShe is always punctual, very knowledgeable and very positive with my students. She comes to class always prepared with a PowerPoint. She explains the lessons extremely well and is very receptive to the students. She asks questions and tries very hard to keep th