Color of Our Worlds February 2019
Educating ALL MCSD Students for Success!
GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS' AND FIRST LADY CASEY DESANTIS' BLACK HISTORY MONTH ART AND ESSAY CONTESTS
Art Contest K-3
(Grades K–3)
Governor Ron DeSantis' and First Lady Casey DeSantis' Black History Month Art Contest is open to all K-3 students in the state of Florida.
Entry Dates: Entries must be mailed to Volunteer Florida: Black History Month Committee, 3800 Esplanade Way, Suite 180, Tallahassee, Florida 32311. All entries must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, March 4, 2019. Emailed, scanned or faxed entries will not be accepted. Contestants are responsible for all shipping costs.
Awards: Winners will receive a prize at the Governor's Black History Month celebration to be held in Tallahassee. Reasonable travel and lodging expenses will be paid for the winners and one immediate family member. Two winners will be selected and notified after March 25, 2019.
2019 Art Contest Rules, Guidelines & Waiver Form (.PDF)
Essay Contest
(Grades 4–5, 6–8, 9–12)
Governor Ron DeSantis' and First Lady Casey DeSantis' Black History Month Essay Contest is open to all 4th through 12th grade students in the state of Florida. Three winners will be selected: one elementary school student (grades 4-5), one middle school student (grades 6-8), and one high school student (grades 9-12).
Entry Dates: Entries can be mailed to Volunteer Florida, Black History Month Committee, 3800 Esplanade Way, Suite 180, Tallahassee, Florida 32311, or submitted electronically through the online submission form. All entries must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. EST on Monday, March 4, 2019. Emailed, scanned, or faxed entries will not be accepted. Contestants are responsible for all shipping costs. Entries submitted electronically will receive email confirmation.
Awards: Winners will receive a 4-Year Florida Prepaid College Plan scholarship provided by Florida Prepaid College Foundation. Winners will receive awards at Governor's Black History Month celebration to be held in Tallahassee. Reasonable travel and lodging expenses will be paid for the winners and one immediate family member. Winners will be notified after March 25, 2019.
Contact Volunteer Florida at (850) 414-7400 for any further questions.
Online Submission
2019 Black History Month Essay Contest Online Submission
Paper Submission
2019 Black History Month Essay Contest Rules, Guidelines & Waiver Form (.PDF)
Retrieved from http://www.floridablackhistory.com/student-contests.html.
Afro-Latinx Stories: Latin America and the Caribbean
PICTURE BOOKS
A bilingual picture book biography about Pelé, the first man in the history of the sport to score 1,000 goals and become a living legend. From the poverty-filled streets of Brazil to the packed stadiums of the World Cup, the dynamic illustrations convey the vigor and verve of the athlete’s life.
CHAMBERS, Veronica. Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa.
This picture book biography of the Cuban songstress pays tribute to the child from Havana who became salsa royalty. The lyrical text and lovely jewel-tone illustrations successfully portray the struggles and triumphs of the Afro-Latina. An excellent introduction to Celia Cruz and her music.
COLÓN,Raúl. Draw!
Based on the Afro-Puerto Rican artist’s childhood, beloved and award-winning illustrator Colón’s wordless work, created with watercolor and colored pencils, depicts a sickly boy who uses his creativity to escape the confines of his bed. Traveling through his drawings to Africa, the boy makes friends with the animals he encounters.
ENGLE,Margarita. Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music.
The award-winning Cuban American author has made her mark on children’s literature with her powerful portrayals of little-known aspects of Cuban history, often shedding light on the Afro-Cuban experience. This work is inspired by the childhood of Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, a Chinese-African-Cuban girl who broke down traditional taboos against female drummers. López’s luminous illustrations represent the island’s diversity. Details of Cuba’s and the protagonist’s Chinese, African, Taíno, and Spanish roots are interwoven into the lyrical narrative and the vibrant acrylic paintings.
STEPTOE, Javaka.Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
A visually stunning picture book biography about modern art phenomenon Jean-Michel Basquiat. Coretta Scott King Award–winner Steptoe’s vivid text and bold artwork reflect the Haitian Puerto Rican artist’s collage-style paintings that rocketed him to fame in the 1980s. Back matter and an introduction to symbolism in Basquiat’s work help readers appreciate the layers of Black identity and Yoruba influences at play in Steptoe’s illustrations.
VELASQUEZ, Eric. Grandma’s Records/Los discos de mi abuela.
Each year, a boy spends the summer with his grandmother in her apartment in Spanish Harlem listening to her records. Grandma is given two tickets to a live concert by a nephew, a percussionist in a well-known Puerto Rican band. When the lead singer dedicates the last song to her, the child is surprised to see everyone singing “Grandma’s special song” (“In My Old San Juan”) with eyes closed and a hand placed over the heart. Velasquez was one of the first children’s book creators to celebrate and bring light to the Afro-Latinx experience. The companion, Grandma’s Gift, won the 2011 Pura Belpré Award.
VELASQUEZ, Eric. Looking for Bongo.
An Afro-Latino boy searches for his missing stuffed toy. The adorable toddler, depicted charmingly with a puffy Afro, protruding tummy, inquisitive eyes, and pj’s, inquires after the whereabouts of his beloved Bongo. The warm oil paintings illuminate in obvious and not-so-obvious ways the family’s love of music, literature, and their African roots. Velasquez’s Grandma’s Records makes a cameo during the boy’s bedtime ritual. And as in that previous title, this work’s celebration of the diversity within Latinx culture will warm hearts.
MIDDLE GRADE
In this middle grade novel in verse, Engle transports readers to the world of 1870s Cuba. Antonio Chuffat is of African and Chinese descent and acts as a messenger for Chinese diplomats trying to argue for better conditions. While fighting for liberty for the Chinese, Antonio notices that no one is attempting to free the African side of his family. A beautifully written work that addresses social justice issues that are more important now than ever.
ENGLE, Margarita. The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano.
This 2008 Pura Belpré Medal-winning biography presents the true story of a Cuban slave who escaped to become a celebrated poet. Born into the household of a wealthy slave owner in Cuba in 1797, Juan Francisco Manzano was denied an education but showed an exceptional talent for poetry. Qualls’s breathtaking illustrations create a portrait of a life in which even the pain of slavery could not extinguish the capacity for hope. This title serves as a reminder that much of the history of the Caribbean was written on the backs of Black people.
MALDONADO, Torrey. Secret Saturdays.
Friends Justin and Sean, both 12, live in the Red Hook projects in Brooklyn, are Puerto Rican and African American, and have absentee fathers. Sean is straying further from their friendship, avoiding their scheduled sleepovers, lying, and not doing as well in school. He’s been getting into more and more fights when he used to advocate dissing instead of fists. Where is Sean going on Saturdays? Maldonado explores issues of manhood, friendship, and family in this heartfelt, humorous, and poignant urban tale.
VIGILANTE, Danette. The Trouble with Half a Moon.
Ever since her brother’s death, Dellie’s life has been quiet and sad. When new neighbors move into the housing projects, Corey, an abused five-year-old boy, is often left home alone and hungry. Dellie strikes up a friendship with this little boy who reminds her so much of her brother. This debut novel authentically captures the diverse community and the characters’ grief, anger, and heartbreak.
YOUNG ADULT
ACEVEDO, Elizabeth. Beastgirl and Other Origin Myths.
This book of poems highlights the civil rights abuses affecting Dominican people throughout history. The 21 verses are peppered with Spanish words and cover heavy topics such as rape, abuse, harassment, discrimination, and lynching in a short but resonant volume. Acevedo’s debut YA novel, The Poet X, is slated for publication by HarperCollins in 2018. The author’s own slam poems have gone viral, including the stirring “Afro-Latina.”
ELLIOTT, Zetta. A Wish After Midnight.
A speculative fiction series about a teen of Panamanian descent who time travels to Civil War–era Brooklyn with her love interest Judah. In the sequel, The Door at the Crossroads, the young people are separated and Judah struggles to stay alive during the Civil War while Genna travels to New York City during September 11. Elliott’s lyrical writing, thorough research, and excellent pacing make these books a perfect fit for future fans of Octavia Butler and those who enjoyed A Wrinkle in Time.
HERRERA, Juan Felipe. Cinnamon Girl: Letters Found Inside a Cereal Box.
Originally published in 2005, this Americas Award winner was recently reissued for the 9/11 anniversary. A contemplative novel in verse by the 2015-16 U.S. Poet Laureate, the work follows Yolanda, a Puerto Rican young woman, in the aftermath of the attack on the Twin Towers. Through letters and poems, readers experience Yolanda’s loss. Her family’s strength amid tragedy will touch readers.
MYERS, Walter Dean. On a Clear Day.
In one of his last books, the former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature ventured into the dystopian genre. Dominican American heroine and computer whiz Dahlia joins with a diverse group of young adults to stand up to the eight corporations and a global terrorist that have taken over the world. Perfect for reluctant readers, this work explores social, economic, and racial divides in a slim and accessible novel.
OLDER, Daniel Jose. Shadowshaper.
The 2015 SLJ Best Book follows Afro-Latina Sierra Santiago as she discovers that she’s part of a long line of shadowshapers, people with the ability to infuse magic into their art in order to fight off demons. The Brooklyn teen embraces her Blackness and defends it against the critique of her family members—a powerful statement in YA lit. Fresh dialogue and exceptional world-building will have readers anticipating further adventures in the upcoming Shadowhouse Fall slated for September 2017.
QUINTERO, Sofia. Show and Prove.
Set in 1983 in the South Bronx, this coming-of-age tale by Afro-Latina Quintero presents the friendship between African American Smiles and Puerto Rican Nike against the backdrop of hip-hop, Reaganomics, and war in the Middle East. Quintero explores the racial tensions but also collaborations that flourish between the Latino and Black community with a deft hand. Teens will be fully immersed in the 80s setting.
Retrieved from https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=celebrate-black-history-month-with-afro-latinx-kid-lit.
JD Parker Rockets marched, sang, cheered, and read Dr. King’s words in celebration of the great man with a great message!
Dress for Success
10 Reasons to Dress for Success
Throughout your lifetime you may have heard the phrases “dress for success” or “dress for the job you want, not the one you have”, but how can donning on a suit or smart attire make you successful? Well, science says if you want to be smarter, dress better. And it's not just superficial. Slip on a tailored suit, fine shoes, and perhaps a bespoke shirt, and it will transform you - it just feels good.
Recently, scientists from Columbia University and Cal State Northridge published a study that examines how clothing may affect one's thoughts. The results found wearing formal clothes can free people from concrete thinking while boosting their ability to think more practically.
With that in mind, let’s look at the 10 important reasons to dress for success:
1 – Science Says So.
As already stated, there is science behind the term “dress for success”. A study by Lefkowitz, Blake, and Mouton (1955) proved that business suits portray a form of authority. In an experiment they had someone in a city cross the street against the traffic. When he was dressed in a suit, three-and-a-half times as many people followed him as when he was wearing a work shirt and trousers.
2 – First Impressions count.
There’s an old saying “don’t judge a book by its cover” which is technically true, however, product designers create packaging with the mind-set that people do judge, and they’re not wrong. This also applies to how someone dresses. The visual aesthetic we present to others through our appearance and apparel is extremely important. We live in a judgmental world; we are quick to make assumptions and to categorize individuals based on what we see.
3 - Promotes self-respect.
Following on from the last point - If you take the time, effort and pride into dressing sharp, you will undoubtedly radiate an image of self-respect and self-worth. People will see you and think positively of you as it’s clear you respect yourself. Furthermore, a sharply dressed man will radiate a sense of worth. People will see you in your clean, fitted clothing and they will start to think that you are worthy of their time and company.
4 – Boosts self-confidence.
How does dressing for success boost self-confidence? Well, your self-perception has a great impact on how others perceive you. When we feel good on the outside, we are more likely to feel good on the inside, which boosts our attitudes and self-confidence leading us to trying our best which in turns brings results.
5 – It draws the right kind of attention.
There is a term known as "peacocking". It's a practice that involves dressing up in order to get noticed. A sharply dressed young man stands out from the crowd. Dressing sharply is the first step to attracting and keeping wanted attention. A well-dressed man with a good style will look nicely put together.
6 – It’s a step to overall self-improvement.
Putting the effort into what your wear and how you look will have positive effects on your overall lifestyle. As your confidence grows, along with the self-perception you may just open a gateway to some lifestyle changes. People may start treating you differently, because they’ll notice something about you has changed. It might inspire you to eat better, work out more, or pursue the kind of job and life you really want.
7 – It will keep you productive.
It’s easy to become comfortable wearing sport trousers and a t-shirt, however, once you are in your comfort zone that is when you’re the laziest. But when you are dressed to impress, you look well, feel good and you’ll be more motivated to get things done and in turn be more productive. If there’s a big day ahead of you then why not dress sharply, you won’t be able to help yourself from getting out and showing off.
8 – It shows your attention to detail.
By putting time and effort into how you’re dressed with matching accessories it can show potential or current employers your attention to detail. How can this be an advantage? If you take pride in how you look then you will also take pride in the work you do. It also demonstrates that you can stand behind your work, which could give you an edge in any job opportunity.
9 – Competitive edge.
Dressing to impress gives you a competitive edge. Not just for finding a job, it can also help you drum up new business or help close on a potential sale. A strong first impression leaves a lasting impression. When you dress well, it shows that you are taking care of yourself, and now, you are ready to take care of your customers.
10 – It’s fun.
Can you remember a time when you got dressed up; it may have been for a costume party or when you were younger dressing like one of your ideals? Do you remember how much fun it was? Well dressing for success can also be fun. Experiment with different styles and colors, see what is comfortable and engage the different types of reactions received. Go with what’s most suited for you and never be afraid to change things up every now and again to ensure excitement.
Retrieved from https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/10-reasons-dress-success-gerard-devine/.
2018-2019 JOE KORDICK YOUTH CHARACTER AWARD RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
Instilling good character in children as they prepare for the real world is a big deal in Martin County.
United Way of Martin County’s CHARACTER COUNTS! program sits at the forefront of this effort and recognizes local students for exemplifying good character during the annual Joe Kordick Youth Character Awards.
Each year, CHARACTER COUNTS! plays host to the Joe Kordick Youth Character Awards to honor students whose lives and achievements demonstrate an enduring commitment to any or all of the Six Pillars of Character – Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.
Middle School Award Recipients
Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School –
Isyss Bryant
Emily Maraddiaga-Monson
Elizabeth Michels
Sarah Michels
Indiantown Middle School –
Anita Cardona
United Way of Martin County’s CHARACTER COUNTS! program is focused on building a community of good character. Although highly identified with schools, CHARACTER COUNTS! is an initiative for people of all ages and walks of life and is embraced by government, law enforcement and businesses in Martin County. CHARACTER COUNTS! encourages everyone to uphold the Six Pillars of Character as they go on with their daily lives.
For more information about CHARACTER COUNTS!, please click here.
VPK Registration Begins on February 4, 2019!
The District will begin accepting VPK applications for the 2019-2020 school year on February 4, 2019.
Spread the word, Palm City families - a brand new VPK program will be offered at Bessey Creek Elementary School next school year!
Click the link directly below to learn more about the application process.
Kindergarten Registration Begins March 18, 2019
Getting Ready for Kindergarten: What Parents Can Do
The Florida Department of Education's "Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida!" event is an annual celebration designed to promote literacy and excellent reading habits in the students of Florida.
This year's theme is "Spreading Literacy, One View at a Time." Schools throughout the District planned many daily activities designed to help students build their literacy skills while fostering a love for reading. From buddy reading to appearances by guest readers, our schools had something planned for every learner!
School Board Member Christia Li Roberts at SeaWind!
Superintendent Laurie Gaylord at SeaWind!
Superintendent Laurie Gaylord
Talking Counts
‘Lotería,’ a Beloved Latino Game, Gets Reimagined for Millennials
From: The New York Times
There is a particular magic to 'Lotería,' the card game, sometimes described as Mexican bingo and played by generations of Hispanic children, that lasts well into adulthood. It can transport you to an abuela's house in Mexico, to a cousin's birthday party in Texas, to a babysitter's backyard in California. But it can also make you wince. Last year, as Mike Alfaro shuffled through an old deck of the game — notable for its folk-art drawings — he blanched at one image of "La Dama," the lady. The card showed an affluent woman in an old-fashioned full-length skirt-suit, weighed down by flowers and a clutch. It struck him as symbolic of antiquated views about gender and identity within the Latino community. How would this young Hispanic woman identify in 2018, in the United States? He looked at other cards, some with undercurrents of racism and classism. What about those? So began the process of reimagining 'Lotería' for a new generation in America, with new cards and a message to better fit the times.
Warfield Students are Serious about Series!
Students and staff at Warfield Elementary School have been participating in a schoolwide "Serious About Series" initiative. Staff members host a book series, students choose which series they are interested in reading and then go to the area in the school that the series is located to check out their book.
Students and staff have LOVED interacting about the series they are reading together! This initiative began with second-grade classes last year and just went schoolwide!
The Giving Tree - Mrs. Koehler’s Second Grade at Warfield Elementary School
5th Grade Teachers at Port Salerno
Vocabulary Parade at Hobe Sound Elementary School
Word: strawberry
Word: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Word: dinosaur
The Pura Belpré Book Award
"Welcome to the Pura Belpré Award home page!", American Library Association, November 30, 1999.
http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/belpremedal
Document ID: 554126f9-e99a-4ad4-e127-426eed3856bd
2019 Author Award Winner
The Poet X, written by Elizabeth Acevedo and published by HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
The Poet X is a tale about Xiomara, an “unhide-able” Dominican who “…was a little too much body for such a young girl,” according to Mami. As she deals with her extremely religious mother and other challenges, Xiomara writes poetry, which becomes “the most freeing experience of [her] life.”
The book was published by HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
“Acevedo’s strong character and her captivating story, told through intense and lyrical verses, champion poetry as a way to understand the world and one’s self,” said Dr. Caponegro.
2019 Illustrator Award Winner
Dreamers, illustrated by Yuyi Morales, written by Yuyi Morales, and published by Neal Porter Books, Holiday House Publishing, Inc.
Dreamers is a tale about an immigrant mother and her son who were “[u]nable to understand and afraid to speak…” until they found the library. The books in the library taught them many things and gave them the confidence they needed to succeed and dream in their new country.
The book was written by Yuyi Morales and published by Neal Porter Books, Holiday House Publishing, Inc.
“Morales’s stunning mixed media illustrations celebrate the power of children’s books and libraries and the ability of immigrants to create new lives and stories,” said Pura Belpré Award Committee Chair Dr. Ramona Caponegro.
Meg Medina on the Meaning of 'Merci' and the Newbery Medal
School Library Journal
Like so many others who have come before her, author Meg Medina doesn’t remember what she said to the members of the Newbery committee when they called early on January 28 to say her book was selected as the Newbery Medal winner. She only knows that she made them wait on the other end of the phone as she pull herself through the 'tsunami of feelings' washing over her at home in Richmond, VA. "My knees sort of gave out, and I had to sit down on the floor and have myself a big ugly cry while all these lovely people waited patiently for me to compose myself," Medina said Monday after winning the 2019 Newbery Medal for Merci Suárez Changes Gears. "It's a hard year to be Latino in this country, so to have a book affirmed about an immigrant experience and an immigrant family felt really poignant to me."
7 Students from Title I Schools Place in the Top 12 at Spelling Bee
The Martin County School District held its 53rd annual Lillian A. Dassori Elementary Spelling Bee on Thursday, January 10, at Jensen Beach High School. WPTV anchor Ashleigh Walters served as the enunciator for this year’s event, which saw students from each local elementary school competing for the chance to win the prestigious Lillian A. Dassori Spelling Bee award. Title I Coordinator Debra George of the Martin County School District, Jean Laws-Scott of FPL and the Honorable Kathleen Roberts of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit served as judges in this year's competition.
Named after Lillian A. Dassori, a founding member and charter president of the Soroptomist International of Stuart, the bee provides Martin County’s youngest students with an opportunity to practice their spelling and public speaking skills while also increasing their vocabularies.
This year’s bee went an unprecedented 20 rounds, with fourth-grader Nina Goyal of Palm City Elementary School and fifth-grader Varun Singh of Pinewood Elementary School being declared co-winners. Both students will advance to the regional competition with the hopes of ultimately competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May.
“The Lillian A. Dassori Elementary Spelling Bee is always one of the highlights of the school year in Martin County,” Superintendent Laurie J. Gaylord shared. “We know that literacy and students’ command of language is so important, and it’s always a joy to watch our youngest learners demonstrate their abilities during the spelling bee.”
Congratulations to all of this year’s participants, with special kudos going out to our Title I school winners:
12th place – Claire Chagnon, J.D. Parker School of Technology
11th place – Xavier Rosado, Warfield Elementary School
10th place – Aiden Wintercorn, J.D. Parker School of Technology
9th place – Finnegan May, Hobe Sound Elementary School
7th place – Ana Rodriguez- Castell, Port Salerno Elementary School
5th place – Arnav Vivek, Pinewood Elementary School
1st place (tie) – Varun Singh, Pinewood Elementary School
District Honors Title I Schools 2018-2019 Employees of the Year
The Martin County School District held its annual Employee of the Year recognition ceremony on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at Indian Riverside Park in Jensen Beach. Twenty-six outstanding employees were nominated by their school and department sites for this prestigious awards program, which is part of a Florida Department of Education initiative designed to honor educational support personnel for the significant contributions they make to their schools and school districts.
“It is such an honor to be part of the Employee of the Year recognition process each year,” Superintendent Laurie J. Gaylord shared. “It really does take a village to educate our children, and our dedicated support personnel prove this message to be true day in and day out. I offer my congratulations and sincere appreciation to each of these outstanding nominees for their role in helping us achieve our mission of educating all students for success.”
ESE Paraprofessional Rosa Nicolas-Ruteaga of Indiantown Middle School was named the overall 2018-2019 Employee of the Year award winner. Ms. Nicolas-Ruteaga will now move on to represent the District in the Florida School-Related Employee of the Year competition.
Congratulations to each of our 2018-2019 Employee of the Year nominees:
Frances Quinto, ESE Paraprofessional – Hobe Sound Elementary
Nelson Caban, Custodian – J.D. Parker Elementary
Steven Miller, Plant Operator – Pinewood Elementary
Gail Carannante, Guidance Clerk/Paraprofessional – Port Salerno Elementary
Alicia Stover, Parent Liaison – SeaWind Elementary
Connie Reed, Data Entry Clerk – Warfield Elementary
Mandy Rainbow, Registrar/Data Entry Clerk – Dr. David L. Anderson Middle
Rosa Nicolas-Ruteaga, ESE Paraprofessional – Indiantown Middle*
Sharon Taylor, Secretary – Spectrum Academy
Makayla Raimo, Behavior Technician – Willoughby Learning Center
*Denotes the overall winner of the 2018-2019 Employee of the Year award
To view more photos from the event, please click here.
It doesn’t take Valentine’s Day to remind us of the need to communicate kindness. We can recognize and acknowledge the inherent goodness in each other on a daily basis. Being inclusive at our schools is as meaningless as the message on a candy heart if we don’t show it through actions and words. We can, to paraphrase the famous Rogers and Hart lyric, make every day Valentine’s day by banishing bullying behavior, showing respect to each other, and being kind to ourselves. We can show our affection for our school by keeping it free of litter, making safe choices at recess and making a commitment to come to school each day, on time, ready to learn and contribute.
One needs only to chat with children, witness the supportive acts of staff, marvel at our daily volunteers, attend a PTA event, or participate in one of our many charitable drives to recognize that huge hearts are alive and well in our learning community.
May our hearts continue to shine like luminous aluminum foil, and may every day be Valentine’s Day.
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Martin County School District Title I Schools and Program Staff
Elementary Schools:
Hobe Sound Elementary
JD Parker Elementary School
Pinewood Elementary School
Port Salerno Elementary School
Seawind Elementary School
Warfield Elementary School
Secondary Schools:
David Anderson Middle School
Indiantown Middle School
Spectrum Academy
Willoughby Learning Center
Title I Program Staff
Shela Khanal, Director of Title I Programs
Debra George, Coordinator of Title I Programs
Casey Vasko, Federal Programs/ Equitable Services Liaison
Yvonne Blanco, Title I Department Secretary
Website: https://www.martinschools.org/domain/360
Phone: 772-219-1200