TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Three local volunteers were recognized Wednesday as outstanding school volunteers in the state of Florida.
Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart announced the winners of the 2015 Outstanding School Volunteer Awards. The awards are presented annually to public school volunteers who have shown outstanding dedication and commitment to quality education in Florida.
"I am so appreciative of the countless hours they dedicate to making sure our students are successful," said Commissioner Stewart.
The awards are based on specific criteria relating to the type of volunteer contribution rendered, the need for the services provided by the volunteer, how students benefited from their service and the impact their service had on school improvement. In addition, volunteers are also selected based on the breadth of service and creative or unusual aspects of their volunteer service.
Each winner will receive a congratulatory letter from Commissioner Stewart and a plaque. They'll also be acknowledged in the Florida Association of Partners in Education newsletter and by their school district.
The Outstanding School Volunteer Awards recognize a student, adult and senior volunteer in each of the five reporting regions in Florida.
The local volunteers recognized are below:
Jerald Carter -- Louis Sheffield Elementary in Duval County
Lyn Gabrielson -- Ocean Palms Elementary School in St. Johns County
Megan Mathew -- Eastside High School in Alachua County
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