In addition to receiving their awards at the breakfast, the 2025 honorees will be commemorated with an engraved granite star on the BrightStar Credit Union \u201cWalk of Fame\u201d plaza at the Broward County Public Schools district office and recognized on the Wall of Fame in the lobby of the building. BrightStar Credit Union is a longtime valued partner of Broward Education Foundation.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur honorees are shining examples of the education students receive in Broward County Public Schools, becoming leaders in business, education and in the community,\u201d said\u00a0Dustin Jacobs,\u00a0board chair of Broward Education Foundation\u00a0and vice president of marketing for BrightStar Credit Union. \u201cThrough our support of the Broward Education Foundation, we not only celebrate these outstanding individuals, we are also inspiring the next generation of leaders in our schools to continue following in the footsteps of present and past Hall of Fame Award recipients.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 2025 Broward Education Foundation Hall of Fame honorees include:<\/p>\n
Broward Teachers Union Education Achievement Award recipients:<\/p>\n
Jennifer Andreu, Executive Director, Procurement & Logistic Operations,\u00a0Broward County Public Schools<\/p>\n
Plantation High School, Class of 1989<\/p>\n
Melissa Holtz,\u00a0Director, Elementary Learning, Broward County Public Schools<\/p>\n
JP Taravella High School, Class of 1990<\/p>\n
Rosheika Rolle, Acting Principal, Charles Drew Elementary School<\/p>\n
Miramar High School, Class of 2001<\/p>\n
Community Achievement Award recipients:<\/p>\n
Terri-Ann Bennett, M.D,\u00a0Chief of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Memorial Healthcare System<\/p>\n
Blanche Ely High School, Class of 2002<\/p>\n
Michael Lessne, Managing Partner, Lessne Hoffman PLLC<\/p>\n
Nova High School, Class of 2001<\/p>\n
Lisa Rhodes Ryans,\u00a0Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Communication, AutoNation<\/p>\n
McArthur High School, Class of 1995<\/p>\n
The\u00a0JM Family Enterprises\u00a0Bravo!\u00a0Award\u00a0is presented to a graduate who has made a lasting mark in the community:<\/p>\n
Ryan Nash,\u00a0Mechanical Contractor, William R. Nash, LLC<\/p>\n
Nova High School, Class of 1991<\/p>\n
\u201cEach year we recognize outstanding graduates of Broward County Public High Schools who embody the spirit of service and demonstrate how the investment in education can change lives and strengthen our community,\u201d said\u00a0James A. Knapp, President and CEO of Broward Education Foundation. \u201cThey are remarkable individuals who continue to have an impact throughout their career.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tickets and Sponsorships:<\/p>\n
About Broward Education Foundation:<\/p>\n
The nonprofit Broward Education Foundation aligns with Broward County Public Schools by providing grants for teachers who develop innovative curriculum that increases student outcomes; vitally needed school supplies for students and teachers in Title I schools; scholarships for qualified high school seniors; and support for programs and initiatives like Debate, TurnAround Arts, STEM and more.\u00a0 Each year, Broward Education Foundation contributes nearly $5 million to Broward County schools, serving as the catalyst for educational excellence.<\/p>\n
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