Orange Peal - December 2022 - Orange County Public Schools

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December 2022 Edition

Be on the lookout for employee IDs in the photos in this issue. If you see your employee ID number, email [email protected] for a prize.

Marathon Teachers Go the Distance

Two OCPS teachers followed unique routes to run the TCS NYC Marathon in November.

Rebecca Wesolowski, Educational Media Specialist at Westpointe ES, earned one of 50 free entry spots for teachers from Tate Consultancy Services, the marathon’s naming sponsor.

Benjamin Tarantur, a CTE career specialist at Windermere HS, secured a guaranteed spot by running for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, ultimately raising $6,315.

Foundation Fans: Preserving the Planet by Recycling

Lockhart Elementary students are learning Yoga mats at Lockhart ES
how to do yoga poses like tree and warrior on mats and eating lunch underneath blue patio umbrellas outdoors, thanks to the recycling efforts of the school community.

For the past two years, the school has been collecting clothing and household items in a giant white metal bin stationed in the school parking lot.

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In this edition

Homegrown Hero Leads Army of Angels
Through the years, Winter Park HS coach and teacher Craig Russell, and his wife, resource teacher Kathleen Demory, have provided students and athletes with necessities such as clothing, toiletries, bikes, beds, shelter, and food.

Classroom Materials Get a New Lease on Life

Through a unique partnership between the OCPS Surplus Department and the UCF Curriculum Materials Center, these materials can be repurposed.

Retirement Corner - Susan Abbe
Former Associate Superintendent for ESE Susan Abbe is enjoying Switzerland in her retirement.

Orchestral music for the littlest ears
After a two-year hiatus, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra is again introducing the magic of orchestral music to the littlest ears.

Artificial Intelligence Class Puts Students on Futuristic Pathway
Whether it’s asking Siri the weather or who won last night’s game, the source of the information stems from artificial intelligence.

A Funny Thing Happened
As the Media Specialist at Engelwood Elementary, Catie Lane interacts with students from all grade levels and overhears her fair share of student interactions.