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2010-11 Just Read, Florida! Literacy Awards

2010-11 Just Read, Florida! Literacy Award Finalists and Winners

The Florida Department of Education is pleased to announce the 2010-11 Just Read, Florida! Literacy Finalists and Award Winners. Following a comprehensive selection process, statewide finalists and winners were chosen from district nominations based on their commitment to literacy and their proven ability to promote and teach others about the fundamental skill of reading. We are fortunate to have excellent educators like these dedicated to serving the students in our state.

Florida school districts were invited to nominate outstanding literacy leaders in four categories. Following review of the nomination forms and documentation submitted for each of the candidates, finalists were chosen. The top two finalists in each category were identified from the list of finalists and a winner from each category was selected. Each state finalist will receive a commemorative certificate and statewide winners will receive a plaque in appreciation of their enduring commitment to literacy.

I. DISTRICT/SCHOOL LITERACY LEADERS:

The Reading Leader of the Year is selected from among district and school level administrators who demonstrate superior leadership qualities and advance policies to foster excellence in literacy education at all levels.
District Literacy Leader of the Year Winners
  • Lynn Dougherty-Underwood, K-12 Director of Literacy, Hillsborough County
  • Guyla Hendricks, Chief Officer Quality Assurance and Curriculum Support, Okaloosa County
District Literacy Leader of the Year Finalists
  • Owen Roberts, Associate Superintendent of Curriculum, Accountability, and Assessment, St. Lucie County
  • Pablo Ortiz, Provost Miami Edison Senior High School, Dade County
Elementary School Literacy Leader of the Year Winner
  • Lizette O'Halloran, Principal, Joella Good Elementary School, Dade County
Elementary School Literacy Leader of the Year Finalists
  • Dana King Smith, Principal, Pea Ridge Elementary School, Santa Rosa County
  • Don Campbell, Principal, Wards Creek Elementary School, St. Johns County
  • Sherry Tomlinson, Principal, Atlantis Elementary School, Brevard County
  • Julia Wood, Media Specialist, Essrig Elementary School, Hillsborough County
Middle School Literacy Leader of the Year Winner
  • Joann "Joie" DeStefano, Principal, Holly Navarre Middle School, Santa Rosa County
Middle School Literacy Leader of the Year Finalists
  • Cara Cronk, Teacher, Indian Trails Middle School, Flagler County
  • Sharon Gabriel, Principal, Ocoee Middle School, Orange County
  • Kathryn Blackburn, Principal, Sleepy Hill Middle School, Polk County
High School Literacy Leader of the Year Winners
  • Gina Machelicka, Assistant Principal, Springstead High School, Hernando County
  • Maria Lloyd, Assistant Principal, Seminole Ridge Community High School, Palm Beach County
High School Literacy Leader of the Year Finalists
  • Clay Carmichael, Principal, Pedro Menedez High School, St. Johns County
  • Belynda Pinston, Principal, Poinciana High School, Osceola County

II. READING COACH OF THE YEAR:

The Reading Coach of the Year award recognizes expertise in literacy and the ability to effectively deliver professional development activities related to literacy.
Elementary Reading Coach of the Year Winner
  • Lisa Stalker, Idyllwilde Elementary School, Seminole County
Elementary Reading Coach of the Year Finalists
  • Adrienne Hanson, Northwood Elementary School, Okaloosa County
  • Amy Flowers, St. Cloud Elementary School, Osceola County
  • Karen Buhs, Laurel Oak Elementary School, Collier County
  • Suzanne Mawhinney, Hobe Sound Elementary School, Palm Beach County
Middle School Reading Coach of the Year Winner
  • Janet Bergh, Ocoee Middle School, Orange County
Middle School Reading Coach of the Year Finalists
  • Janice Lucas, Everitt Middle School, Bay County
  • Diane Coleman, Creekside Middle School, Volusia County
  • Rosemarie Manhertz, Van Buren Middle School, Hillsborough County
High School Reading Coach of the Year Winner
  • Lora McCalister-Cruel, A. Crawford Mosely High School, Bay County
High School Reading Coach of the Year Finalists
  • Joyce Ann Joseph, Paul J. Hagerty High School, Seminole County
  • Elizabeth Scanlon, Cypress Creek High School, Orange County
  • Tiffany McNally, Teneroc High School, Polk County
  • Hope Walker, Miami Jackson Senior High School, Dade County

III. READING TEACHER OF THE YEAR:

The Reading Teacher of the Year award recognizes demonstrated expertise in the area of reading and the effective use of innovative and/or original instructional materials and methods designed to enhance student learning.
Elementary Reading Teacher of the Year Winner
  • Catherine Ryan, Belle Terre Elementary School, Flagler County
Elementary Reading Teacher of the Year Finalists
  • Terrlyn McClammy, Sherwood Elementary School, Escambia County
  • Michelle Sloat, W.D. Hartley Elementary School, St. Johns County
  • Kathryn Cortelyou, Kenly Elementary School, Hillsborough County
Middle School Reading Teacher of the Year Winner
  • Amy Brett, Southwest Community Learning Center, formerly of Freedom Middle School, Orange County
Middle School Reading Teacher of the Year Finalists
  • Paula "Suzie" Temple, Martin Luther King Middle School, Santa Rosa County
  • Jenny Johnson, Yulee Middle School, Nassau County
  • Loranda Salley, Giunta Middle School, Hillsborough County
  • Gizella Alexander, Glades Middle School, Dade County
High School Reading Teacher of the Year Winner
  • Annette Klabuhn, Choctawhatchee High School, Okaloosa County
High School Reading Teacher of the Year Finalists
  • Natalia Millien, West Nassau High School, Nassau County
  • Eden Katz, Florida Virtual School
  • Carol Sue Martin, Ridge Community High School, Polk County
  • Julia Perlowski, Pompano Beach High School, Broward County

IV. READING LEADERSHIP TEAM OF THE YEAR:

The Reading Leadership Team of the Year award recognizes school reading teams that demonstrate leadership in building a school literacy culture through collegiality and collaboration.
Elementary Reading Leadership Team of the Year Winner
  • Goldsboro Elementary School, Seminole County
Elementary Reading Leadership Team of the Year Finalists
  • Jay Elementary School, Santa Rosa County
  • Saturn Elementary School, Brevard County
  • Woodlawn Elementary School, Highlands County
  • Greenacres Elementary School, Palm Beach County
Middle School Reading Leadership Team of the Year Winner
  • Union Park Middle School, Orange County
Middle School Reading Leadership Team of the Year Finalists
  • Gulf Breeze Middle School, Santa Rosa County
  • Yulee Middle School, Nassau County
  • Randall Middle School, Hillsborough County
High School Reading Leadership Team of the Year Winner
  • Crestview High School, Okaloosa County
High School Reading Leadership Team of the Year Finalists
  • Pedro Menendez High School, St. Johns County
  • Jones High School, Orange County
  • Ridge Community High School, Polk County
  • Forest Hill Community High School, Palm Beach County

Please contact Laurie Lee via email at or by phone at (850) 245-0503 with questions.

To see a list of past winners, please visit: http://www.fldoe.org/news/2010/2010_05_13.asp