Sipe inducted into UA Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society and UA Mortar Board Honor Society

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The University of Alabama honored the achievement of numerous students, faculty and staff during the annual Tapping on the Mound ceremony April 7.

Among those recognized were students inducted into the Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society, including Sammy Sipe of Cape Coral.

The purpose of Omicron Delta Kappa is to recognize those students who have attained high standards in collegiate activities, to inspire others to strive for similar attainments, and to bring together students in all areas of college life: scholarship; athletics; campus or community service; social and religious activities; campus government; journalism, speech and mass media; and creative and performing arts.

In addition, Sipe was also inducted into the Mortar Board National Honor Society.

Mortar Board, a national honor society for men and women, is based on leadership, scholarship and service. It is one of the highest honors that can be granted to seniors. Members must display outstanding dedication to service and leadership.

The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, offers nearly 200 degree programs. For additional information, visit https://www.ua.edu/

Huntingdon announces Class of 2023 bachelor’s degree graduates

Montgomery, Ala. — Huntingdon College awarded bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree to 176 graduates during 2023 Commencement Exercises, held Saturday, May 6, at Top Stage on the Huntingdon Green.

Among the graduates was Katlyn Mackenzie Harrison of Cape Coral. She graduated magna cum laude with a degree in exercise science.

Huntingdon College, grounded in the Judeo-Christian tradition of the United Methodist Church, is committed to nurturing growth in faith, wisdom and service and to graduating individuals prepared to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Founded in 1854, Huntingdon is a residential coeducational liberal arts college offering the bachelor of arts, bachelor of science and master of athletic training degrees.

For additional information about the college, visit www.huntingdon.edu

Prejean participates in Lasell University RUNWAY shows

NEWTON, MA — Ionna Prejean, a Lasell University student from Cape Coral, participated in the institution’s annual RUNWAY shows last month.

Prejean was a designer who presented original work at the RUNWAY undergraduate show.

The annual fashion shows featured work from 89 student designers and more than 150 models and production staff members. An undergraduate show on April 28 showcased work across 11 categories, including sweater knits, corsetry, athleisure, and non-textiles. On Saturday, senior designers presented full collections.

The senior class show on April 29 highlighted collections from 22 fashion design and production students from the fashion design and production Class of 2023. Each collection included seven looks developed over the course of the year with accompanying music and video content to convey the designer’s vision.

The RUNWAY shows closed out Lasell’s end -of-year academic festivities, including the Connected Learning Symposium on Thursday, April 27.

School District’s Summer School options added to website

The School District of Lee County has announced a special webpage has been created to make searching for summer school options simpler. Parents only need to log on to https://sites.google.com/leeschools.net/lee-county-summer-camps/home to view and learn about the more than 30 camps and programs.

Summer school options are available for PreK through 12th grade students. Each camp is taught by a certified educator and offers rigorous and engaging curriculum. Some camps are by invitation only and invitations to those programs have already been sent out.

The webpage offers easy to use links for students by grade level and programs, while also providing a link to transportation questions. Summer school programs start as early as June 8th and end no later than July 20. Parents are encouraged to register quickly so as not to miss the deadlines.

FSW Dental Hygiene program celebrates 100% pass rate

Even with the COVID pandemic and Hurricane Ian bookending their educational experience, all 17 of Florida SouthWestern State College’s Dental Hygiene program 2023 graduates have passed the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam.

The Associate in Science degree in Dental Hygiene at FSW is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Dental Hygiene students take the NBDHE in March while enrolled in their last academic semester at FSW.

Approximately 94% of FSW’s Dental Hygiene program graduates remain in Southwest Florida and work in local dental offices and facilities following graduation.

To learn more about FSW’s Associate in Science in Dental Hygiene program, visit www.fsw.edu/academics/ programs/asdentalhygiene.

Florida SouthWestern State College annually serves nearly 22,000 students globally, offering a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees and professional certifications. Study and travel abroad opportunities are available for students through FSW’s Center for International Education. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information.

School District of Lee County to host Virtual Recruitment Fair Tuesday

The School District of Lee County is hosting its 2023 Virtual Recruitment Fair from 5-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 23, to recruit for a range of positions for the 2023-24 school year.

During the virtual event, principals and department hiring managers will be interviewing and hiring teachers, school counselors and instructional support professionals. High-demand positions include English, elementary education, science, math and special education, as well as non-instructional positions. Applicants can register at LeeSchools.net/Careers/Work_In_Lee.

The School District of Lee County is among the largest school districts in Florida and the United States with a growing enrollment of more than 97,000 students and 118 schools. To be considered for a teaching or school counselor position, candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

• Hold a valid standard teaching certificate (Florida or out-of-state) OR

• Expected to graduate from a college of education by August 2023 OR

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in an area where certification can be obtained or any degree major and a passing score on a subject area exam AND

• School counselors must hold a master’s degree in the proper area

The District’s efforts to put “The Right Talent in the Right Place” means that new hires will receive the support and necessary resources that will enable them to succeed upon entering the field of education. The District offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation plan for its employees, and additional benefits and earning opportunities are also available via advanced degree supplement, summer school, athletic coaching and more. Upon hire, a personal benefits selection process will be made available to eligible employees.

For support or additional questions, email careers@leeschools.net or call 239-337-8676.

To learn more about available career opportunities, visit LeeSchools.net/Careers.