Nov. 17, 2022 – With tears in their eyes, two outstanding educators learned this week they had been chosen for two of the district’s highest honors: Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year. Both Principal Tamara Roper (Joseph Stilwell Academy) and Assistant Principal Vontrena Myers (Oceanway Middle) were each surprised with the […]
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May 16, 2020 – Kate Fulginiti says she has no choice but to fight hard for students. The 10-year educator who currently serves as interim principal at Pinedale Elementary said she is driven to address historical inequities that threaten to derail children from underserved communities. “As you get to know kids and their stories, you […]
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Jan. 16, 2020 – Matthew Gilbert Middle School’s Kate Fulginiti has been the assistant principal for five years, and through her hard work and dedication, she now holds the title of Duval County’s 2020 Assistant Principal of the Year. “Absolutely excited, but totally surprised,” said Fulginiti. “There are a ton of fully–qualified people that are just as deserving, […]
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