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#ThankATeacherPBC: Palm Beach Gardens HS English Teacher Named Teacher of the Week for PBCSD
The surprise on
Seth Erstein's face was unmistakable on Thursday morning, as representatives from the
School District of Palm Beach County and
ValuTeachers Team SoBetter joined the
Palm Beach Gardens High School administration in recognizing him as the District's #ThankATeacherPBC Teacher of the Week.
Mr. Erstein was nominated for the Teacher of the Week award by a former student, who submitted details of the significant impact Mr. Erstein made in his life.
"Without a doubt, Mr. Erstein is the best teacher I have ever had," the student shared. "Even after graduating from PBCSD, I still realize how important his lessons were and how they still apply to my current college classes. Thank you, Mr. Erstein, for being the coolest, kindest and most amazing English teacher in Palm Beach County."
Click here to watch the surprise announcement....
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CBS Evening News: Boca Raton Community High School Spreads the Message That Nobody Should Have to Dine Alone
But not everyone gets included. As we first reported in March, here at Boca High and at schools across the country, someone always sits alone.
"It's not a good feeling, like you're by yourself. And that's something that I don't want anybody to go through," said
Denis Estimon.
Denis is a Haitian immigrant. When he came here in first grade, he says he felt isolated -- especially at lunch.
Now he's popular. But he has not forgotten that first-grade feeling.
"To me it's like, if we don't try to go make that change, who's going to do it?" Denis said.
So with some friends, Denis started a club called "We Dine Together."
Their mission is to go into the courtyard at lunchtime to make sure no one is starving for company.
For new kids especially, the club is a godsend. Since it started last year, hundreds of friendships have formed -- some very unlikely.
Read more...
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See My Success: John I. Leonard HS Medical Academy Students Win Grant to Teach CPR to Middle School Students
A gr
oup of John I. Leonard High School Medical Academy students had an idea that may just save a life. Thanks to a grant from Palm Beach Philanthropy Tank and investor Bill Meyer, they are able to take that idea on the road to educate middle school students on
hands-free CPR, basic first aid and how to respond in a medical emergency.
Team "Certified" was awarded $12,500 to purchase CPR dummies and Automated External Defibrillators (AED) simulators that has allowed their fellow academy students to visit middle schools in the District and train students what to do if ever faced with a real-life emergency.
"Some of the students are really into it," said John I. Leonard Medical Academy teacher Tania Martinez. "The middle school students look up to [the high school students] as role models and they are getting great feedback." Read more...
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Begin the New Year With a New Career! Glades Teacher Job Fair Offering On the Spot Employment Decisions, Salary Supplement
The School District of Palm Beach County has an opportunity for those interested in becoming a teacher in one of its Glades-area schools. During the GladesFest Teacher job fair, applicants will be hired on the spot to be in the classroom after the holidays, or obtain a contract to begin work at the start of the next school year.
GladesFest will be held Friday, December 15 in the Glades Region Office at 2625 NW 16th Street, Belle Glade. Sign-in from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., Welcome/Orientation from 9 to 9:45 a.m., meet with school representatives from 9 to 9:45 a.m., Interviews from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The District offers an annual $3,750 supplement to teachers at schools in the Glades, as well as professional development, leadership and career advancement and additional jobs to supplement income.
Approximately 12 teachers are needed in a variety of subject areas, including Elementary Education, Reading K-12, Mathematics 6-12, English 6-12, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)/Bilingual K-12, Autism Endorsement, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) K-12, Social Science 6-12 and Speech Language Pathologists.
Candidates are encouraged to bring documents required for employment to the event. For a complete list of employment documents,
click here.
To register for the event,
click here. For more information call
(561) 434-8430.
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New Year, New Job: School District Hiring Bus Drivers
The School District is seeking school bus drivers to be trained and ready for the road when school is back in session after the winter break.
Successful trainees who become school bus drivers will receive a starting pay of $14.28 per hour; full benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and the ability to participate in a Retirement Program. Learn more...
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Palm Beach Post: Thank Jupiter High Students for Those Free Sunscreen Dispensers
Palm Beach Post -
Using an $8,500 award they won from the
Palm Beach Philanthropy Tank,
two Jupiter Community High School students are installing dispensers that will provide free sunscreen at 10 locations, mostly in north county.
"All of the locations that RAY Band selected are well-visited by children and families," said Jordan Borenstein, Team RAY Band organizer and President of Jupiter High School Students Against Melanoma. "We are thrilled that we are able to help our community be sun-smart and have access to sunscreen." Read more...
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