Essay contest lands student at US Open
DADE CITY – Lincoln Powell-Stevenson won an essay contest through The Sarah Vande Berg Tennis Foundation that allowed him to go to the US Open in New York.
Lincoln, a fourth-grader at San Antonio Elementary School, got to rub elbows with the likes of tennis legends Andre Agassi, John McEnroe and Novak Djokovic.
He also rang the bell at the New York Stock Exchange.
The Sarah Vande Berg Tennis Foundation partners with 12 schools within Pasco County Schools, according to Kimberly Poe, executive director of elementary schools.
“It truly is a great partnership not only just exposing our students to opportunities in tennis but beyond,” Poe said.
Assistant principal was a Pasco student
ZEPHYRHILLS – One of the newest faces at Chester W. Taylor Elementary School in Zephyrhills is extremely knowledgeable about science and Pasco County Schools.
Lesley Kirkley joined the staff at Chester W. Taylor Elementary this fall as assistant principal. Kirkley is not only a 23-year veteran of Pasco County Schools but she’s also a graduate of Pasco High School.
Kirkley comes to her new role as a senior instructional specialist with the district. She has also worked as a teacher, mentor teacher and curriculum specialist.
Outside of Pasco County Schools, she has served as president of the Florida Association of Science Supervisors.
Anclote gets experience at office level
ELFERS – Anclote Elementary School has welcomed an experienced educator as Jennifer Candiloro settles into her new role as assistant principal.
Candiloro previously served as instructional trainer coach at Seven Springs Elementary School in New Port Richey.
“She brings a wealth of instructional knowledge, skills and leadership after 28 years at Pasco County Schools,” said Kimberly Poe, executive director of elementary schools.
New Hampshire students make dean’s list
MANCHESTER, NH – Four area students were named to the summer 2024 Presidents List at Southern New Hampshire University.
They were Kelsey Gulic of Lutz; Matt Moraca of Odessa; Fidel Johnson of Odessa; and David Hernandez of Lutz.
Each earned at least a 3.7 grade point average from May to August.
Preacher earns gold stars, dean’s list
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Jackson Preacher, of Lutz, was one of the more than 620 cadets and students recognized for earning gold stars at The Citadel for the spring 2024 semester.
Gold stars are awarded to cadets and students at The Citadel who achieved a 3.7 grade point average or higher.
Cadets and students who achieve the recognition are also placed on the dean’s list.
