Editor’s note: Scroll down to see who won this week.
Welcome to TCPalm’s Teacher of the Week voting.
TCPalm wants to recognize Treasure Coast teachers making a difference for their students and schools. Readers — parents, administrators, students, community members and other teachers ― nominate their favorite teachers each week. TCPalm lists four nominated teachers, and asks readers to vote for their favorite to be named Teacher of the Week.
This week’s Teacher of the Week is Karen Petrun from North County Charter Elementary School in Indian River County.
TCPalm invites you to support your favorite teacher by voting in this poll. And then revisit it to learn about the amazing teachers on the Treasure Coast.
Voting began 5 a.m. Sunday and ended noon Friday. Visit this page after voting closes to find out who won.
Scroll down below the poll to see information about each of this week’s teachers.
Having trouble with the poll? Click here to go directly to the poll.
Rebecca Band, Weatherbee Elementary, St. Lucie County
What the nominator said: “(Band) is a relatively new teacher. This is her second year, but she does an excellent job already. She does everything in her power to make sure her students thrive. The way she adjusts based on each student’s strengths is wonderful. Any issues that may come up, she takes care of. Not to mention, Rebecca stays in constant communication. Both the parents and students love her.”
Jordan Claus, Stuart Middle School, Martin County
What the nominator said: “(Claus) is an AMAZING teacher. I watch her daily going above and beyond for every single student. Always making them feel loved and heard. Students and staff alike love being around her. She is incredibly smart, caring and always willing to help out in any way she can. As a parent: Jordan is the teacher I always want my child to have. As a co-worker: I am in awe of her incredible impact on students every day.”
Matthew Jones, Samuel Gaines Academy, St. Lucie County
What the nominator said: “I nominate Mr. Jones for Teacher of the Week because of the incredible way he connects with his students and goes above and beyond to motivate them. He takes the time to build strong relationships, knowing that students perform their best when they feel supported and understood. He gives up his own lunch period to play chess with students and buys them Chick-fil-A as a reward for hard work on assessments. He consistently shows that he cares!”
Karen Petrun, North County Charter School, Indian River County
What the nominator said: “Ms. Petrun goes above and beyond for all her students. She strives to make every student succeed. Ms. Petrun has a heart of gold and takes time with each student. She truly cares for all of them and you can feel how happy she makes them. She brightens everyone’s day at North County Elementary School, whether it’s other teachers, parents and students.”
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: TCPalm teacher of the week poll (June 8-13) results announced
Reporting by Colleen Wixon, Treasure Coast Newspapers / Treasure Coast Newspapers
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