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

2023

Program Title: Leadership Pipeline
Professional Learning Department
Pinellas County Schools

2022

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

2021

Dr. Lori Allen and the Multi-Tiered PBIS System of Supports Team
Polk County Public Schools

2020

Robert Bixler, Curriculum and Digital Learning Department
Orange County Public Schools

2019

Program Title: District Professional Learning Community 
Susan Abbe and the Professional Learning Department
Orange County Public Schools

2018

Program Title: Curriculum Mapping and Design to Eliminate Achievement and Opportunity Gaps
Mangai Neelavannan & Anderson Middle School
Martin County School District

2017

Program Title: Project Connect
Adam Azula, Program Development Training Specialist
NEFEC

2016

Program Title: Plus2: Progressive Learning & Understanding through Support Systems
Lisa Churchwell, Coordinator of Staff Development
Bay District Schools

2015

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

2014

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

2013

Program Title: Instructional Personnel Performance Appraisal System (IPPAS)
Brevard Public Schools

2012

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

2011

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

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Explore these links to find past Outstanding Staff Development Award winners.
1998 - 2010