REGION I

The Regional Center I Teacher of the Year took place on Friday, January 18th, 2008 at the Miami Airport Hilton, and PTA congratulates its finalists and winner.  The theme of the event was:  GEMS (Great Educators Molding Students) in Regional Center I.

Finalists:
Sara G. Alegria, Jose Marti Middle
Sandra Garcia-Palacios, Amelia Earhart Elementary
Elizabeth Olayon, Meadowlane Elementary
Maria L. Singer, North Dade Center/Modern Language

Regional Center I 2009 Teacher of the Year:
Thais D. Garcia, Henry H. Filer Middle

REGION II

The Regional Center II 2009 Teacher of the Year took place on Thursday, January 17th, 2008 at Jungle Island, and PTA congratulates its finalists and winner.  The theme of the event was:  The Heart of Teaching.

Finalists:
Ana Gabriela Herrera Casillas, Biscayne Elementary
Patricia B. Roberts, Myrtle Grove Elementary
Kharim Armand, Norland Middle
Michelle Lynn Russell, Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High

Regional Center II 2009 Teacher of the Year:
Rosena D. Wright, Linda Lentin K-8

REGION III

Friday, January 25, 2008 at 8:30 AM
Hilton Miami Airport
5101 Blue Lagoon Drive
Miami, FL

REGION IV

The Regional Center IV Teacher of the Year took place on Friday, January 18th, 2008 at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa, and PTA congratulates its finalists and winner.  The theme of the event was:  Regional Center IV, where education is always in vogue…

Finalists:
Linda Ka-Lai Leung, Key Biscayne K-8 Center
Dr. Julie Hood, MAST Academy
Dannielle Carmelle Boyer, Miami Edison Senior High
Ron F. Malone, Ponce de Leon Middle School

Regional Center IV 2009 Teacher of the Year:
Madelin Vinat, George Washington Carver Middle School

REGION V

Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Signature Gardens
12725 SW 122 Avenue
Miami, FL

REGION VI

The Regional Center IV Teacher of the Year took place on Friday, January 18th, 2008 at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa, and PTA congratulates its finalists and winner.  The theme of the event was:  Inspiring minds to reach for the stars

Finalists:
Kathleen M. Archino, Miami Heights Elementary
James H. Melvin, Jr., South Dade Middle
Pamela G. Rodriguez, Oliver Hoover Elementary
Catherine Tearle, Gulfstream Elementary

Regional Center VI 2009 Teacher of the Year:
Carlos Escobar, Felix Varela Senior High

We congratulate each School Teacher of the Year, and thank them for giving of themselves to all of our children.  We’ll announce the finalists and winners of the pending Regional Center TOY events in our next eNewsletter.