Jessica Williams, science teacher East River HS, has completed 2 mentor modules and dedicated her time to supporting her PLCP mentee. Jessica has provided opportunities to plan, learn, observe, and reflect on teaching. OCPS Professional Learning Department

This mentor is an amazing resource for his mentees. Christopher Conniff, resource teacher Roberto Clemente Middle School supports his PLCP and new teacher mentees with a variety of learning opportunities to build their capacity. OCPS Professional Learning Department

Teresa Heidish, social studies teacher Roberto Clemente Middle School is an outstanding mentor. She has provided a wealth of opportunities to her new teacher mentee including planning lessons, learning about effective strategies, and reflecting on teaching. OCPS Professional Learning Department

This instructional coach and lead mentor Roberto Clemente Middle School is incredibly helpful. Daniela Lemanski has dedicated her time to supporting 3 new teacher mentees with anything and everything they need. OCPS Professional Learning Department

Dena Rotella, resource teacher Pinewood_OCPS is hitting back-to-back grand slams when it comes to mentoring. She supports 2 new teachers and a PLCP teacher, meeting over 65 times this school year. On top of that she has completed all 10 mentor modules. OCPS Professional Learning Department

This mentor has hit a hole-in-one with her mentee. Cristina Hinson-Allen, tier 1 intervention teacher Pinewood_OCPS has met with her new teacher mentee over 18 times this year and provided co-teaching experiences and opportunities to observe others. OCPS Professional Learning Department

Claire Hamilton Ridgewood_OCPS is one of our amazing, new clinical educator facilitators. Not only does she do anything and everything the teachers and students need at her school, but she has also dedicated her time to building capacity in future mentors across OCPS. OCPS Professional Learning Department

Breanne Cerkiewicz Orange Center Tigers is an OCPS Outstanding Lead Mentor! She goes above and beyond in everything she does to ensure her mentors and new teachers get the support they need. We truly appreciate her dedication to the role! OCPS Professional Learning Department

Beth Stroshane, art teacher Sun Blaze Elementary School, definitely knows how to make an impression. Beth mentors a new teacher and has still found time to complete all 10 mentor modules to deepen her understanding. OCPS Professional Learning Department

Earnest LaBee, music teacher South Creek MS, has definitely found harmony with his mentees. Earnest has met with his PLCP mentee over 34 times this year, providing opportunities for planning, learning, co-teaching, and reflecting. OCPS Professional Learning Department

Chaquisha Franklin Palmetto Elementary is an Outstanding Lead Mentor! Her coaching academy for new teachers sets them up for success each year. She has also created a culture of support and fun. Ask her about the water bar in her room for teachers!💧 OCPS Professional Learning Department

Maureen Miller Monica is an OCPS Outstanding Lead Mentor. She has instituted monthly mentor checklists and a New to Gotha weekly meeting for new teachers. Her support is top notch and we appreciate her! OCPS Professional Learning Department

Jennifer Rabel MeadowWoodsMS is an OCPS Outstanding Lead Mentor! As a first year LM, she has instituted so many Harry Potter themed supports including a Canvas course, sorting hat activity to pair mentors and mentees, and a wizarding tournament. We are impressed! OCPS Professional Learning Department

Cindy Schmitt University High is an OCPS Outstanding Lead Mentor! Her New to the U program which includes monthly meetings and socials as well as their Coffee with the Coaches sessions has ensured all new teachers feel valued and supported. We appreciate her dedication! OCPS Professional Learning Department

Kerri Musumeci, spanish teacher Timber Springs Middle-OCPS, is a rare gem. She supports a new teacher with a variety of learning topics and has also completed 8 mentor modules herself. OCPS Professional Learning Department

Amanda Kicklighter Catalina Elementary School is an OCPS Outstanding Lead Mentor! The amount of supports she has put in place for new teachers and mentors at her school is astonishing. She is willing to make any move to ensure all succeed. We appreciate her! OCPS Professional Learning Department

Tiffany Maddy WedgefieldK8_OCPS is an OCPS Outstanding Lead Mentor. As a new lead mentor, Tiffany has put numerous supports in place and is always reflecting on how she can adjust the program at her school. We appreciate her immensely! OCPS Professional Learning Department

Krystal Hodges LakeGemES_OCPS is an OCPS Outstanding Lead Mentor! She has built an awesome program in which mentors work hard to cultivate their own skills while building capacity in their mentees. We appreciate her hard work! OCPS Professional Learning Department

Esther Perez Millennia ES OCPS is an OCPS Outstanding Lead Mentor! She has used clever pairing activities and monthly professional learning to support both mentors and new teachers. We appreciate her hard work! OCPS Professional Learning Department

Alexandra Dawson @LakeBuenaVistaHigh is an OCPS Outstanding Lead Mentor! As a new lead mentor, Alexandra worked hard to ensure each new teacher was matched with the best suited mentor through speed dating and provided a wealth of supports to help them grow. OCPS Professional Learning Department