Middle school can be one of the most difficult and awkward times for maturing students, and Woodlawn Beach Middle School eighth grade pre-algebra teacher Kelly Barnes is more than happy to do anything she can do to spark her students’ interest in math and keep them motivated throughout the school year.
The University of West Florida was recently recognized as being one of the top four-year colleges for veterans to attend as they transition from service members to students.
Despite Governor Rick Scott’s intention to give every full-time classroom teacher in Florida a $2,500 raise, educators in Santa Rosa County are only set to receive between $1,200 and $2,350, depending on their level of employment with the Santa Rosa School Board.
For Teresa Willoughby, Holley-Navarre Middle School Teacher of the Year, the best part of her job is the moment when her students realize that their words are their own.
It’s not even a penny per dollar on certain transactions, but funds generated through the half-cent sales tax for schools add up to millions annually for Santa Rosa schools. The funds are being used toward building and remodeling classrooms, science labs, cafeterias and other facilities throughout the county.
In just a few years, Holley-Navarre Middle School has come full circle in terms of technology. The school has boosted its technology programs, and has even installed a web-based camera system throughout the school.
Students from Woodlawn Beach Middle School placed second overall at the sixth annual Emerald Coast BEST Robotics competition on Saturday, and will be advancing to the regional competition next month.
