Staff from the Savannas Preserve State Park was recognized at the August 28, 2012, St. Lucie County School Board meeting for their support of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education programs at Port St. Lucie High School during the 2011-12 school year. The personnel at the Savannas Preserve hosted field trips and provided community service opportunities for students. Pictured, from left, are Merle Townsend, Friends of Savannas president Merle Townsend, Florida State Parks AmeriCorps member at Savannas Mary Bennett, park manager Dylan Gavagni, Friends of Savannas Education Committee Member Jim Stewart, Friends of Savannas Education Committee chairman Henry Maursey, Tessa Roberts, Park Services Specialist Tessa Roberts, Deputy Superintendent Sandy Wolfe, Port St. Lucie High School principal Bridgette Hargadine, St. Lucie School Board chairman Carol Hilson, Port St. Lucie High School biology teacher Leslie Taylor, and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Mark Rendell.
Savannas Preserve staff recognized at school board meeting
