Nov 5, 2020
Military experience helped set stage for Schmidt’s career as a teacher
Daniel Schmidt has always had a knack for teaching, though it is a skill developed under decidedly different circumstances.
A retired Lt. Colonel whose service included Operation Desert Storm in the early 1990s, he became a mentor for others while in the Army.
May 30, 2019
Middle-schoolers celebrate career skills
Digital Information Technology students from Woodlawn Beach Middle School and Holley Navarre Middle School descended on The Breeze Cinema in Gulf Breeze May 22 to celebrate their achieving at least three Microsoft certifications.
May 23, 2019
Career Day highlights variety of options
From firefighters to biologists, parents in a variety of careers attempted to engage and inspire West Navarre Intermediate School’s graduating fifth graders Tuesday during Career Day.
May 16, 2019
New private school coming to Navarre
While most students are dreaming about the upcoming summer vacation, Navarre resident Gale Nicolai says she cannot wait for the end of summer. That is because August 7 her new private school located in Navarre on Military Trail will be opening its doors to the first class of students.
May 16, 2019
GBHS JROTC instructor named Rookie of the Year
The Santa Rosa Education Foundation (SREF) announced Master Sergeant Rafael Garcia (Air Force Retired) of Gulf Breeze High School as the 2019 Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year during their Rookie of the Year Reception May 8.
May 16, 2019
2019 principals, assistant principals of the year
The Santa Rosa County School District has announced recognition of its top administrators for 2019. All were singled out by a vote of their peers for their dedication to their schools, students, staff and community.
May 2, 2019
Prom Promise reminds students they matter
A night meant for young celebration can turn to a nightmare in an instant.
Apr 18, 2019
Harp awarded AFA Teacher of the Year
Marsha Harp was caught by surprise when she learned she had been named the Air Force Association Chapter #398 Hurlburt Teacher of the Year.
Apr 11, 2019
Parents enlisted as ‘cheerleaders’ to boost test readiness
Students across Florida last week completed the first round of high-stakes testing that will determine everything from teacher compensation to the ranking of schools.
Apr 11, 2019
Santa Rosa’s future chefs flaunt culinary skills
Santa Rosa County elementary students sautéed, chopped and baked to impress the judges last month during the annual Sodexo Future Chefs National Challenge.