Teacher of the Year semifinalists announced

South-end teachers are well respresented on the list of Santa Rosa County Teacher of the Year semifinalists.

Santa Rosa Education Foundation announced the five semifinalists selected from 33 nominees for Santa Rosa School District’s Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to Annette Nixon, Gulf Breeze Middle, Cheryl Thacker, Pace High, Ann Thompson, West Navarre Intermediate, Kim Kayser, West Navarre Primary, and Michele Fuller, Woodlawn Beach Middle.

 The SREF Teacher of the Year Selection Committee, which consists of administrators, business and community leaders, parents, and former Santa Rosa Teachers of the Year, will observe the semifinalists in their classrooms and conduct interviews before selecting three finalists later this month.

 The Santa Rosa Golden Apple Celebration will be held on March 1, 2013 at New World Landing to present Teacher of the Year awards and honor all Santa Rosa County educators.  For sponsorship information or tickets to the event visit www.santarosaeducationfoundation.org or call 983-5043.