Education | Navarre Press

Five years into teaching, East Bay K8’s Gonzalez uses ‘stories’ to connect students, school

December 17, 2023

In October, East Bay K-8’s principal called a meeting of teachers and faculty in the main hub of the school. The meeting was to announce the school’s teacher of the year for the 2023-2024 school year…

University of West Florida alumni surpasses 100K milestone

December 15, 2023

The University of West Florida will reach a significant milestone, officially surpassing 100,000 graduates during the University’s Fall 2023 Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Pensacola Bay Cen…

DUO program already making an impact, says Sanborn

December 13, 2023

Earlier this year, in May, Linda Sanborn, a retired teacher, school board member and business owner, decided to begin a program to help disadvantaged youth in Santa Rosa District Schools. Known as…

New Southend high school breaks ground

December 13, 2023

With shovels in hand and hardhats on their heads, members from Santa Rosa County school board ushered in the beginning of a new era for education on the south end of the county Wednesday, Dec. 6. The…

Santa Rosa District Schools achieves A-rating for 2022-23 school year

December 11, 2023

Santa Rosa County District Schools has announced its recognition as an A-rated school district for the 2022-23 school year, according to the recently released Informational Baseline School Grades and…

From swim lessons to classroom lessons, West Navarre Primary’s Green has always been a teacher

December 5, 2023

West Navarre Primary School’s Cindy Green, who is the school’s 2023 teacher of the year, has been a teacher on and off since 2005. Before dipping her toe into the teaching profession, she worked in o…

Holley Navarre Intermediate’s Oster brings experience to class

November 30, 2023

Jeanette Oster has travelled a long way to Navarre. The Holley Navarre Intermediate School third grade teacher has lived in Indiana, Texas, Tennessee, Montana and now here.

Groundbreaking for new Southend High School set for Dec. 6

November 28, 2023

Santa Rosa County District Schools will host a groundbreaking for the new Southend High School on Wednesday, December 6, 1:30 p.m. at 5760 Gulf Breeze Parkway in Gulf Breeze.

Holley Navarre Primary’s Whitman ‘STEAM’ driven

November 22, 2023

For Stephanie Whitman, being a teacher is a team effort. From students working with teachers to teachers working with other teachers to provide the best education possible, collaboration is key. Wh…

Navarre High’s Windfelder receives county wide recognition

November 13, 2023

Innovative: (of a person) introducing new ideas; original and creative in thinking. Kasie Windfelder, Navarre High School’s principal, was recently named innovative principal of the year. She said…