And now for our next Focused on Excellence winner: Claire Straughn from Dundee Elementary Academy!
Claire is a reading interventionist at DEA.
"Students are at the heart of everything I do, and being part of their growth as learners is incredibly rewarding," she said. "Every day I go to work feeling thankful, not only because I truly love what I do. It's because I am supported by dedicated administrators and fellow teachers who make our school community a place where students can succeed and thrive."
This was the sixth year of our Focused on Excellence campaign, which recognizes the hard work and contributions of PCPS employees. Once again, employees were asked to nominate their colleagues from various departments for a chance to receive some great prizes, and be featured on our communication channels.
Claire received an EXCELLENT package of gifts made possible by our sponsors: A.D. Morgan, Camp Margaritaville Auburndale, Central Florida Development Council, Chick-fil-A Bartow, The Club at Eaglebrooke, ConnectED Polk, Dixie Southern Industrial, Inc., Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, IDX Brands, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, Orlando Health, Publix Super Markets, Inc., Sign Gypsies, and T-Mobile.
Thank you Claire for being so committed to your students and school!