St. Lucie Public Schools recently hosted a unique and powerful event in the lives of our educators, ECET2 (Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teaching and Teachers). The event supported the four core messages of SLPS: academic achievement and excellence; high quality instruction; safe and caring schools; and recruitment and retention of high quality staff. This was an event planned by teachers for teachers to support and share their passion for education. The convening provided opportunities for great teachers to “tell their story” and provided opportunities for teachers to learn with each other, network, and collaborate. The event was funded by grants from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as well as the St. Lucie Education Foundation.
The teacher leaders who organized the event were recognized at the School Board Meeting on October 14, 2014. Pictured in the back row are, Superintendent Genelle Yost, Natasha Rodriguez, Chavonn Silas, Angela Patton, Didi Campbell, Chairman Debbie Hawley, and on front row are, Heather Bolitho, Lori Applebee, Amber Martin, Jenny Clancy, Charelene Edwards, and Michelle Farley.