The School District of Lee County has announced 21 schools have achieved Level 1 Certification in Marzano High Reliability Schools. Level 1 certification means
Six Cape Coral teachers and four North Fort Myers teachers have been named Golden Apple finalists as part of the 35th annual Golden Apple Teacher Recognition
Foundation for Lee County Public Schools awards grants to teachers
By CHUCK BALLARO - | Dec 30, 2020
There are many teachers who want to present lessons in creative and unusual ways. Unfortunately, they often do not have the resources to be able to do that.
The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools recently held a socially distanced classroom and school grants ceremony in which approximately $80,000 in grants were awarded via 44 grants to educators, schools and administrators throughout the School District of Lee County, including multiple East Zone schools.
Educators, administrators, the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools’ executive board members, selection committee members and sponsors gathered to recognize the recipients for their innovative and creative grant projects that will enhance student learning in the current school year.
Tortuga Preserve Elementary teacher receives Teacher of the Year award
By MELISSA BILL - | Dec 28, 2020
Alyssa Smith
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Tortuga Preserve Elementary ESE teacher Alyssa Smith has been named the School District of Lee County’s Teacher of the Year.
Smith was surprised with the commendation bright and early last Tuesday morning by Superintendent Dr. Gregory K. Adkins and members of the Lee County School Board.
Smith was extremely surprised and thanked first and foremost her students for the honor.
“This is so exciting and it’s because of you guys!” Smith said.
Upon awarding Smith, Adkins gave some background on the well-loved, Lehigh Acres teacher.