SCHOOL BRIEFS

Robert Strenth Named Principal Of The Year

Prairie Lake Elementary Principal

Robert Strenth was named Orange County Public Schools’ 2022-23 Principal of the Year at the district’s Stellar Awards gala, held Feb. 10 at Rosen Shingle Creek.

Strenth and three other Stellar Award winners were recognized in a ceremony that also celebrated more than 450 honorees and 16 finalists from 210 schools and departments.

“Hats off to all of the honorees, finalists and our four amazing districtwide winners,” Superintendent Maria F. Vazquez said. “It’s exciting to see more men have entered the education profession, where many are excelling and serving as great role models for all of our students.” bottle sticker of Shakespeare and a certificate. The top three winners received a gift card.

Strenth is known for championing his staff and students and serving everyone he encounters. He points to his upbringing as shaping him into the educator he is today. Strenth and his mother, who didn’t finish high school, moved frequently. He grew up without a hometown or extended family and struggled with academics.

Barquin-Cadena will compete against about 17 public and private schools for the first prize of a financial scholarship, a trip to New York City to compete at the National ESU Shakespeare Competition held at the Lincoln Center Stage April 24 and a scholarship for a summer program at Orlando Shakespeare Theater.

She also is in the running for The Love of the Bard financial scholarship. This is a nomination scholarship through a sponsor recommendation.

Strenth decided to become a changemaker after he graduated from high school. He pursued an education career because he wanted to be the teacher he never had.

Other Stellar Award winners were Francisco Cardoza, fifth-grade teacher at Village Park Elementary; Alex Rodriguez, bilingual paraprofessional at Vista Pointe Elementary; and John Miller, former assistant principal of Meadowbrook Middle.

The winners will represent OCPS in upcoming state-level contests, including 2024 Florida Teacher of the Year, 2024 Florida School Related Employee of the Year, the 2023 Florida Department of Education Principal Achievement Award for Outstanding Leadership and the 2023 Florida Department of Education Outstanding Assistant Principal Achievement Award.

By Luis Campos

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