{"id":359155,"date":"2026-07-31T18:51:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T18:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/359155\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T18:51:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T18:51:22","slug":"newsome-teacher-earns-state-reel-award-for-financial-literacy-excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/359155\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsome Teacher Earns State Reel Award For Financial Literacy Excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Jennifer Giannone of Newsome High School was recognized as a 2026 Regional Economic Educator & Leadership (REEL) Award recipient by the Florida Council on Economic Education. Giannone was one of 12 Hillsborough County Public Schools educators honored for outstanding efforts to teach students personal finance, economics, entrepreneurship and the free enterprise system, helping prepare them with essential skills for future success. <\/p>\n

Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is proud to announce that 12 educators have been recognized as 2026 Regional Economic Educator & Leadership (REEL) Award recipients by the Florida Council on Economic Education (FCEE). <\/p>\n

The REEL Awards honor outstanding educators across Florida who are helping students develop critical skills in personal finance, economics, entrepreneurship and the free enterprise system. Recipients were recognized during FCEE\u2019s annual Economic & Financial Literacy Teacher Summit. <\/p>\n

Congratulations to the following HCPS educators who were named 2026 REEL Award recipients: <\/p>\n

Olena Spridgeon,\u202fGaither High School.
\nLaura Von Staden,\u202fWilliams Middle Magnet School.
\nKenneth Gilreath,\u202fGaither High School.
\nAdam Klopper,\u202fCypress Creek Elementary School.
\nMichkayla Dandreano,\u202fForest Hills Elementary School.
\nJoelle Kostecki,\u202fOak Park Elementary School.
\nJamie Acree,\u202fBurnett Middle School.
\nSamuel Brown,\u202fFranklin Middle Magnet School.
\nDr. Anedra Johnson,\u202fDickenson Elementary School.
\nBenjamin Donetelli,\u202fWoodson K-8.
\nJennifer Giannone,\u202fNewsome High School.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis recognition reflects the incredible work our educators do every day to prepare students for success beyond the classroom,\u201d said Superintendent Van Ayres. \u201cFinancial literacy and economic understanding are essential life skills, and our teachers are helping equip students with the knowledge and confidence they need to make informed decisions and thrive in their futures. We are proud to celebrate their achievement and dedication.\u201d <\/p>\n

For more information about the REEL Awards and to view the complete list of honorees, visit the\u202fFlorida Council on Economic Education announcement page at www.fcee.org\/blog\/9is0yu8nzsdg8h7wavcc96r08qytt8<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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