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Five teachers at Lehigh schools recognized as Golden Apple finalists
By MEGHAN BRADBURY - | Feb 3, 2021
Five teachers from Lehigh Acres, from among 30 teachers district-wide, were recognized for the Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Program Finalist, now in its 34th year.
The finalists were personally interviewed and observed in their classroom by the Golden Apple selection committee. Thirty teachers were surprised in their classroom on Jan. 22 when they found out they were among the finalists. Six teachers then will selected as the Golden Apple Award Recipients, who are honored during the Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Banquet, an event to be held at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center & Amphitheater on Friday, April 16.
The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools has announced the 34th annual Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Program finalists, with four from North Fort Myers being recognized.
The Golden Apple has become the crown jewel of awards for educators in Lee County. Some teachers even call it their Academy Awards.
Marshall T. Bower, president and CEO of the foundation, said selecting finalists this year was more difficult than ever with the pandemic looming and some students learning from home.
“The vast majority of teachers have been doing live and virtual teaching. The number of teachers doing no live teaching is minimal,” Bower said. “They may have 20 students in front of them and 10 on Connect. Parents are opting to being them back to school, so that number will change.”
Sanibel teachers named on Golden Apple finalist list
By Staff | Jan 26, 2021
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Teacher Joseph Camputaro is one of two educators at The Sanibel School who are finalists for the Annual Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Program. The other teacher is Barbara Scarnato.
The Sanibel School announced that out of a public school district with more than 5,000 teachers, two island employees are finalists for the 34th Annual Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Program.
“We are very proud of Joseph Camputaro and Barbara Scarnato, who will represent The Sanibel School as our Golden Apple finalists,” Principal Jamie Reid said in a prepared statement. “From this finalist group of 35 outstanding teachers, six teachers will be selected as Golden Apple Teachers this spring.”
Home & Garden Show returns to Fort Myers
Published: January 9, 2021 1:11 PM EST
Updated: January 10, 2021 6:29 AM EST
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The Home & Garden Show paved the way for events coming back to Fort Myers during the pandemic and this weekend they are ready to welcome more people to their second show at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center.
Around 100 vendors and businesses, ranging from hot tub vendors to landscaping companies, set up at the convention center for the show.
The booths are spread out farther apart in order to allow for social distancing.
“The only thing that they need to remember is, just try to keep a social distance,” said General Manager David Pardi.