Andrea Zahn, Director of Communications, introduced the following  simifinalists and finalists in the 2008-09 Outstanding Educator Recognition Program: 

Semifinalists
Ambassador of the Profession
Shirley Green - Meadowlawn Middle
Carolyn Ruth Myers - North Shore Elementary
Commitment to Children & Families
Doreen Chonko - Palm Harbor University High
Deborah Hargrave - Bear Creek Elementary
Commitment to Improvement of the Profession
Jarnae Pope-Oriol - Seminole Elementary
Melissa Walls - John M. Sexton Elementary
Creativity & Innovation
Pamela G. Benton - Boca Ciega High
Brian Mackenzie - Palm Harbor Middle
Inspiring Students to Performance at Higher Levels
Heidi Baird - Belcher Elementary
Ann Fennell-Meredith - Madeira Beach Middle

Finalists
Ambassador of the Profession
Bridget Bohnet - Coachman Fundamental
Pamela Richardson - Palm Harbor Elementary
Patricia Van Driessche - Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary
Commitment to Children & Families
Marlene Brinkley - Maximo Elementary
Bill Broome - Safety Harbor Elementary
Patricia Jones - Azalea Middle
Commitment to Improvement of the Profession
Dolores Hudson - Frontier Elementary
Beverly Lemon -Cross Bayou Elementary
Jennifer Mekler - Lake St. George Elementary
Creativity & Innovation
Janice Embrey Brown - Nina Harris School
Emily Hall - Blanton Elementary
Linda Lawson - Countryside High
Inspiring Students to Performance at Higher Levels
Catherine Fahey - Lealman Intermediate
Gail E. McGlathery - Blanton Elementary
Dwayne Shepherd - Osceola Middle

Those present were greeted and congratulated by the School Board Members. Each educator was presented with a certificate.  The recognition of the Outstanding Educators will take place on February 26, 2009 at the Ruth Eckerd Hall.