May 2, 2024
The Council for Exceptional Children Suncoast Chapter 176 honored 80 ESE staff members at the 44th Annual Staff Awards Ceremony.
The event took place on April 25 at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
The CEC had a record number of candidates in each category, recognizing more than 80 ESE staff members from 33 different schools in six different categories.
The CEC celebrates excellence in staff members who go above and beyond to ensure our ESE students are making progress and striving to reach their potential.
Congratulations to the winners and finalists in each category:
ESE Teacher of the Year
- Winner: Melissa Hebbeler, Pinellas Park High
- Patricia Coughlin, Bay Point Middle
- Katrina Klausing, Fairmount Park Elementary
- Sara South, Sawgrass Elementary
Nancy Givens Administrator of the Year
- Winner: Carlie Stach, Plumb Elementary
- Tonya Mitchell, Nina Harris Exceptional Center
- Leah Donnelly, Morgan Fitzgerald Middle
ESE Rookie Teacher of the Year (less than 3 years experience)
- Winner: Hannah Woods, Meadowlawn Middle
- Rebecca Turnbough, Curlew Creek Elementary
- Renay Aubel, Plumb Elementary
ESE Inclusion Teacher
- Winner: Erin Reynolds, Sawgrass Lake Elementary
- Alaina Youngs, Elisa Nelson Elementary
- Lauren Knieja, Leila Davis Elementary
ESE Support Professional
- Winner: Stefanie Davis, Seminole High
- Mary Span, Sawgrass Lake Elementary
- Jordyn Counts, Seminole Elementary
ESE Related Services Professional
- Winner: Barbara Shannon, Extended Transition Countywide
- Joheisly Espinal-Gonzalez, Seminole High
- Rachel Finnegan, Brooker Creek Elementary
ESE Teacher of the Year Winner: Melissa Hebbeler, Pinellas Park High
Nancy Givens Administrator of the Year Winner: Carlie Stach, Plumb Elementary
ESE Rookie Teacher of the Year (less than 3 years experience): Winner: Hannah Woods, Meadowlawn Middle
ESE Inclusion Teacher: Winner: Erin Reynolds, Sawgrass Lake Elementary
ESE Support Professional: Winner: Stefanie Davis, Seminole High
ESE Related Services Professional: Winner: Barbara Shannon, Extended Transition Countywide
