Saint Leo University announces new vice president
Jeff D. Borden is the new associate vice president for Teaching and Learning Innovation at Saint Leo University.
His appointment is effective on Nov. 7.
“Jeff will be an incredible asset to Saint Leo,” Arthur F. Kirk Jr., president of Saint Leo University, said in a release announcing the appointment. “For two decades, he has focused on trying to transform higher education. He has proven himself to be a forward-thinking innovator, and his efforts will help shape our institution’s future initiatives.”
Before joining Saint Leo University, Border spent 12 years in management positions with Pearson Education, the world’s leading learning company. Most recently, he was vice president of Instruction and Academic Strategy.
HCPS information sessions
Hillsborough County Public Schools will offer information sessions for its program to attract and train high quality teachers for students with disabilities, and for the Science and Mathematics Accelerated Readiness program for teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Both sessions are Oct. 30 at 6 p.m., at CareerSource Tampa Bay, 9215 N. Florida Ave., Suite 101, in Tampa.
For information, call (813) 840-7032, or visit Path.mysdhc.org or Smart.mysdhc.org.
Bishop McLaughlin open house
Bishop McLaughlin Catholic School, 13651 Hays Road in Spring Hill, will host an open house Nov. 2 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
There will be family tours, and individuals can sign up for shadow dates.
Step-Up scholarships are accepted.
For information, call (727) 857-2600, or visit BMCHS.org.
Rushe Middle chili cook-off
Rushe Middle School, 18654 Mentmore Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, will host a chili cook-off Nov. 3 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Guests can sample mild to hot chili served by teachers and staff members, the PTSA and school resource officers.
There also will be live music.
Donations will be accepted at the door to support the Rushe Junior Justice Club.
For information, call Chris Snyder at (813) 346-1200.
Learn more about Academy at the Lakes
Academy at the Lakes, 2331 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, is hosting coffee and conversation groups for anyone interested in learning more about the school. All sessions are from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
- Nov. 3 at 10:30 a.m., at The Lodge at Wilderness Lake Preserve, 21320 Wilderness Lake Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes
- Nov. 10, Grand Hampton Clubhouse, 8301 Dunham Station Drive in Tampa
For information, call Luci Ward at (813) 909-7919.
WRHS hosts marching championships
Wiregrass Ranch High School, 2909 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will host the Wiregrass Ranch Marching Music Regional Championship Nov. 8, at its stadium.
There will be vendors and food concessions. All proceeds will benefit the WRHS marching band.
Admission is $15. Children 5 and younger are free.
Rushe mystery book reveal
Rushe Middle School’s We Be Book’ n book club will reveal the mystery book that will be used for its schoolwide reading incentive Nov. 11 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Barnes & Noble at The Shops at Wiregrass, 28152 Paseo Drive, Suite 100, in Wesley Chapel.
Students will be led through a scavenger hunt at the store to find clues to the final reveal.
For information, call Linda Cobbe at (813) 794-2717 or (813) 361-8349.
October student citizens honored
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce recognized October Student Citizens at a recent ceremony for their exemplary effort, achievement, and contribution to their school, family and community.
Students honored were Madison Tyner, Heritage Academy; Shaune Xavier Hamilton, West Zephyrhills Elementary School; Marlon Farr, Zephyrhills High School; Chandler Ross, The Broach School; Samantha Hines, Stewart Middle School; Jaedyn Seigler, Woodland Elementary School; Sommer Engh, East Pasco Adventist Academy; Patricia Hansen, Taylor Elementary School; and Caleb Salings, The Monarch School.
