Farmington STEAM Academy teacher, Elizabeth Beer, named the 2024 Leonard Cercone Teacher of the Year
Farmington STEAM Academy (FSA) ASD teacher, Elizabeth Beer, was named the Leonard Cercone Teacher of the Year at The Arc of Oakland County Dove Awards. The 53rd Annual Dove Awards and Online Auction took place on March 15, 2024 at the San Marino Club in Troy.
The Arc of Oakland County advocates for the rights and participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.The 2024 Dove Awards is a fundraiser the Arc of Oakland County holds to raise money, awareness, and to honor their award recipients. The Dove Awards feature many different awards.
Elizabeth was named the Leonard Cercone Teacher of the Year. This award is given to a classroom teacher or program instructor in Oakland County who has demonstrated creativity and enthusiasm in teaching students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Elizabeth has created a sense of safety for students to express themselves. Whether it be a holiday, special event, or an ordinary day, she is eager to make sure her students feel involved and included.
At the end of the school year, she created a yearbook specifically for her class highlighting every month, every student, and every activity. She also goes out of her way to connect with the parents of her students and provides them with her knowledge and resources. These are a few reasons why she was named the Leonard Cercone Teacher of the Year.
Congratulations, Elizabeth! Thank you for all the work you do for our District!
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It’s time to get your FPS apparel! Browse our FPS store for hoodies, sweaters, polos, button downs, and more! The store will be open until Friday, April 19, 2024 at 3:00 PM. Orders will process after the store closes which will take about two weeks. All items will be available for pick-up at Central Office when they are ready.
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Farmington Public Schools (FPS) is taking an innovative step forward by partnering with Care Solace, a social purpose organization focused on removing barriers in accessing mental health care. FPS understands the profound impact of untreated mental health conditions. This collaboration provides District families and staff with access to Care Solace's care coordination services at no cost.
FPS will use Care Solace to support its commitment to ensuring accessible mental health care. This initiative demonstrates the District’s dedication to building a resilient community, where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.
“Farmington Public Schools is dedicated to supporting the health, safety, and welfare of our students, staff, and families,” said Lydia Moore, Executive Director of Special Education at FPS.
“As such, we are proud to announce our partnership with Care Solace. This partnership will allow our students and families to get connected with the services they need to address mental health or substance abuse concerns.”
As a central hub of care, Care Solace streamlines communication and coordination to connect individuals with the right resources and appropriate level of care. Individuals seeking mental health care now have a trusted companion to rely on.
With a team of more than 500 dedicated Care Companions, Care Solace connects Farmington Public Schools families to more than 425,000 licensed mental health and substance use treatment providers. Through a human-centered and technology-supported approach, these Care Companions navigate the fragmented mental health care system on behalf of individuals, helping them find the perfect fit for their unique needs and insurance requirements. Their multilingual Care Companions are available 24/7/365 ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for the entire community.
"Care Solace is proud to support Farmington Public Schools in prioritizing the well-being of its students, staff, and community, " says Chad Castruita, Founder & CEO. "Care Solace exists to calm the chaos that often surrounds mental health crises, providing a supportive and compassionate framework to help individuals regain control of their lives."
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Judy White-Ora “Teaching with Heart and Soul” Award nominations due Friday, April 26
Farmington Public Schools is requesting nominations for the 15th annual recognition for teachers called the Judy White-Ora “Teaching with Heart and Soul” Award. This recognition program is in honor of the District’s former Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Judy White-Ora, who dedicated her life to the pursuit of excellence in education. Her “Teaching with Heart and Soul” pledge was created to inspire teachers to reach out to students in unique and creative ways. The nominee for the award must exemplify the six tenants of her pledge:
Respects the uniqueness of each child.
Ignites the joy of learning.
Listens to the child’s voice.
Puts human connections first.
Encourages the spirit of each child and lets their light shine.
Creates a caring environment.
Past Judy White-Ora “Teaching with Heart and Soul” award winners include: Greg Drozdowski, Kim Zell, Marian Orihel, Vitas Underys, Maria Blanco, Pam Gutierraz, Nikki Schueller, Ann Marie Robinson, Hatty Ligon, Nancy Morris, Elyse Jahnke, Patricia Pomaranski, Julie Folkert, MaryBeth SiKora, Greg Drozdowski, Kim Zell, Kathy Koperski, Kyle Kurtis, Carol McGorsick, and Kimmi Dukes.
Nominees must be teachers with at least three years teaching experience and members of the Farmington Education Association (FEA). Nomination forms can be found at https://bit.ly/3ST7O75. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 26, 2024. The selected candidate will be recognized at the Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Board of Education Meeting.
If you have questions regarding this award, please contact School/Community Relations at 248.489.3349.
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North Farmington High School is hosting a Career Fair on May 3rd, and they need your help! They are looking for adults to speak about their occupations and offer advice to students on life after high school. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about different career paths. If you're interested in volunteering please fill out the google form linked below. Your support is greatly appreciated! |
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Community News You Can Use is designed to provide you with a brief update of happenings at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital and throughout our community. Please click HERE, to read about the month of January.
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Sharing news or pictures from our District?
Use our hashtag: #FPSSuccess!
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We would love to hear about your newsworthy events and activities including awards, honors, and accomplishments. Help us share your success stories in art, music, scholastics, athletics, drama, debate, CTE, IB, and more. We look forward to sharing your news!
Fill out the News Tip Form, HERE.
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We are SO proud of each and every one of our schools for the work they do and our community NEEDS to see it. We would love to highlight your events, projects, experiments, games, clubs, recess, and students overall.
Please send photos you take to diane.bauman@fpsk12.net or courtney.ohara@fpsk12.net so we can share them out on social media.
Want us to come take photos for your events? We can!
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H.E.A.R.T. of Farmington:
Helping Educators Attain Resources to Teach
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For the Jotform link, QR code, and contact information, download and open the flyer HERE.
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District News Releases
(Releases not covered above)
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Board of Education Meeting -
Tuesday • April 23, 2024
6 p.m.
Board of Education Meeting
Maxfield Education Center
32789 W. Ten Mile Rd., Farmington
You can watch the meetings LIVE on utube.
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Memorial Day
Monday • May 27, 2024
No School
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