ZEPHYRHILLS – Mayor Melonie Barh Monson recognized Joshua Borders on Dec. 9 for earning Principal of the Year honors from Pasco County Schools.
Borders and his family attended the Zephyrhills City Council meeting, where he was honored for his work at Raymond B. Stewart Middle School.
“We are beyond blessed in our community to have a principal like Principal Borders,” Monson said. “He does an amazing job at our junior high. And if anyone here has ever been to junior high, you know It’s the hardest school to do. He’s taken that on. He’s not just taking that on but he’s excelling at it.”
Monson read the following proclamation that mentions the connection Borders has with the city:
WHEREAS, Pasco County Schools recognizes the contributions of its administrators for their efforts within the educational system and preparing students for future success; and WHEREAS, the Pasco County School District annually recognizes an outstanding administrator with special distinction; and
WHEREAS, Joshua Broders, the Principal at Raymond B Stewart Middle School, was named the 2024 Principal of the Year, representing all principals within the Pasco County School District, a singular acknowledgement of his passion for education and ability to connect with and lead his students and staff; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Borders is himself a product of the Pasco County school system graduating from Zephyrhills High School in 1999 and a graduate of Saint Leo University and the University of South Florida. He was previously named the 2020 Assistant Principal of the Year for Pasco County Schools; and
WHEREAS, his professional focus has been to ensure a rich educational opportunity for each child in the Zephyrhills Community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Melonie Barh Monson, by the virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Zephyrhills, along with members of City Council and fellow residents of the community proclaim December 9, 2024 as a day of honor to Mr. Joshua Borders in recognition of his outstanding leadership and continuous efforts and contributions to the students of the City of Zephyrhills and Pasco County.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the official seal of the city of Zephyrhills, Pasco County, Florida on this 9th day of December 2024.
