St. Lucie County - Tuesday January 17, 2023: St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) has named three finalists for Teacher of the Year.
The three finalists who have the distinction of representing the School District are:
* Lisa Embrey, an AP Teacher at Ft. Pierce Central High School
* Anna Babcock, a K-5 Gifted Teacher at Fairlawn Elementary
* Stephanie Ramirez, a Middle School Art Teacher at West Gate K8 School
One of them will be selected as the SLPS Teacher of the Year during the Night of the Stars Gala scheduled for February 4, 2023. The winner will then represent SLPS in the Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year Program.
“Our Teacher of the Year finalists represent what’s best about our team of 2,500 dedicated and committed teachers who change the lives of students every day in St. Lucie County," said Superintendent Prince. "The impact they are making is evidenced by the School District’s continual academic growth.”
Teacher of the Year Finalists
Lisa Embrey, Fort Pierce Central High School
Anna Babcock, Fairlawn Elementary
Stephanie Ramirez, West Gate K8 School
St. Lucie County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jon R. Prince recently paid surprise visits to each of this year’s finalists for Teacher of the Year to present each of them with checks for $5,000. He was accompanied by School Board Chairman Troy Ingersoll, School Board Vice Chairman Debbie Hawley, School Board Members Jennifer Richardson and Dr. Donna Mills, and Education Foundation President Thom Jones.
Lisa Embrey, Fort Pierce Central High School
Anna Babcock, Fairlawn Elementary
Stephanie Ramirez, West Gate K8 School
The local Night of the Stars annual event is sponsored by the Education Foundation of St. Lucie County.
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union is the sponsor of the local Teacher of the Year category.
“This is an exciting year," said Education Foundation Jones. "Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors we will honor our winners with very special recognitions this year.”
About St. Lucie Public Schools
St. Lucie Public Schools serves students with a graduation rate of 96% at the six traditional high schools. SLPS is the top-rated school district on the Treasure Coast, with no failing schools. SLPS ranks among the top one-third of Florida’s districts for student achievement. The District also has the distinction of being recognized as one of St. Lucie County’s Best Places to Work.
Learn more at: http://www.stlucieschools.org.