Congratulations to the district's 2018-2019 Employees and Volunteers of the Year! They received a visit at their respective schools last Friday by our "surprise patrol" which included Superintendent Dr. Kamela Patton.

These individuals go the extra mile each and every day to ensure our students feel cared for and loved while promoting an active learning environment filled with positivity, kindness, and ingenuity. It was a truly phenomenal day! 

Congratulations to the following:

• Rebecca Wuss, Estates Elementary – Elementary School Teacher of the Year
• Samantha Burtch, Immokalee Middle – Middle School Teacher of the Year
• Tara Barr, Lorenzo Walker Technical High – High School Teacher of the Year
• Andy Retz, Lorenzo Walker Technical College – Post-Secondary Teacher of the Year
• Nicole Bates, Sea Gate Elementary – School-Related Employee of the Year
• Charlie Mearsheimer, Oakridge Middle – Florida Teacher of the Year (CCPS nominee)
• Linda Wallace, Golden Terrace Elementary – Adult Volunteer of the Year
• Linda Zuazo, Sea Gate Elementary – Senior Volunteer of the Year