'Excellent' mentors recognized

+ ‘Excellent’ mentors recognized
One East County teacher may officially be coined “excellent.”

Amanda Rojas, of Carlos E. Haile Middle School, and Brandi Witman, of B.D. Gullett Elementary, are among the four teachers named finalists for the Excellence in Education Award. The award, given annually by Manatee County Schools and partner organizations, recognizes “outstanding” teachers and school support staff for their work throughout the school year.

Other teacher finalists include: Nuris Fanning, of Orange Ridge-Bullock Elementary, and Lindsay Gilman, of Miller Elementary.

One teacher and one support staff member will also win the title of “Educator of the Year” and “Support Employee of the Year,” respectively, during the March 11 ceremony at Manatee Technical College’s State Road 70 campus.