An annual award bestowed upon leaders in the field of professional learning who have shown evidence of
outstanding professional learning practices aligned with the protocol standards
Program Title: OCPS Induction and Mentoring
Dr. Leigh Ann Bradshaw, OCPS Associate Superintendent of the Professional Learning Department, and her team.
Orange County Public Schools
Dr. Lori Allen and the Multi-Tiered PBIS System of Supports Team
Polk County Public Schools
Robert Bixler, Curriculum and Digital Learning Department
Orange County Public Schools
Program Title: Plus2: Progressive Learning & Understanding through Support Systems
Lisa Churchwell, Coordinator of Staff Development
Bay District Schools
Program Title: Go Vertical
Dr. Lissette Brizendine, Assistant Superintendent
School District of Osceola County
Program Title: Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP)
Debra Estes, Coordinator, ESOL, Migrant and Immigrant Services
Manatee County
Program Title: Instructional Coaching Series with TeachLivE Learn more
Melba Luciano, Superintendent
School District of Osceola County
Program Title: Video Instructional Performance Project: Teacher Evaluation Administrative Monitoring System Learn more
Debra Pace, Associate Superintendent
Brevard Public Schools
Program Title: Instructional Personnel Performance Appraisal System (IPPAS)
Brevard Public Schools
Program Title: Principal Academy
Mary Ellen Isaac, Vice President Schultz Center Leadership Institute
Michele Woodcock
Schultz Center for Teaching and Leadership
Program Title: Teachers on Special Assignment for Technology
Tamra Hogue, Supervisor of Instructional Technology and Media Services
Lisa Churchwell, Director of Professional Development
Bay District Schools
Program Title: St. Lucie Public Schools Framework
Carla Moore, Director of Quality Instruction
Allison Barajas
St. Lucie District Schools
Program Title: Successful Teachers Assisting Rising Teachers (START)
Karen "KK" Owen, Director of Staff Development
Escambia County School District Professional Development Department
Program Title: Pinellas Inquiry Initiative
Alyson Adams, Associate Director, University of Florida
Lisa Grant, Director of Professional Development, Pinellas County Schools
Kaethe Perez, Learning Facilitator
Lastinger Center for Learning
Program Title: "Small Learning Communities" Initiative
Mary Ann Bennett, Principal
Nassau County: Yulee Primary School
Explore these links to find past Outstanding Staff Development Award winners.
1998 - 2010