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National Science Teaching Association Names 2024 Recipients of Its Awards Program

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) announced the recipients of its 2024 NSTA Awards program, which honors K–12 teachers, principals, professors, and other science education professionals for their outstanding work and achievement in science education.

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  • The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) announced the recipients of its 2024 NSTA Awards program, which honors K–12 teachers, principals, professors, and other science education professionals for their outstanding work and achievement in science education.
  • “I look forward to attending the NSTA Awards ceremony each year,” said NSTA President Julie A. Luft.
  • This year, we will recognize exceptional science teachers and an extraordinary student.
  • Each day they work to ensure we have a diverse, talented, and knowledgeable citizenry and workforce that successfully navigates the 21st century.

Regional Center of Orange County Appoints Two New Board Members

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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SANTA ANA, Calif., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) has appointed Bruce P. Hall (of Santa Ana) and Jacqueline Nguyen (of Stanton) to serve one-year terms beginning April 1, 2023 and continuing through March 31, 2024. Both are unpaid volunteer positions.

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  • Retired Special Education Teacher/Advocate Bruce P. Hall (of Santa Ana) and Developmental Disabilities Professional Jacqueline Nguyen (of Stanton) to Serve One-Year Terms
    SANTA ANA, Calif., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) has appointed Bruce P. Hall (of Santa Ana) and Jacqueline Nguyen (of Stanton) to serve one-year terms beginning April 1, 2023 and continuing through March 31, 2024.
  • Both are unpaid volunteer positions.
  • Bruce P. Hall, a retired special education teacher with Newport Mesa Unified School District, is also an accomplished professional photographer who was born legally blind and is the father of twin sons with autism served by Regional Center of Orange County.
  • He has a lifetime of personal experience dealing with assumptions about what a person with disabilities can accomplish.

Ready, Set, Gold! Kicks Off 2022-2023 Series Hosted by Top Olympians and Paralympians

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ready, Set, Gold! (RSG!), a non-profit community program of the Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games (SCCOG) that pairs Olympic and Paralympic athletes with schools, launches its 2022-2023 school year line-up designed to promote fitness and life-long healthy habits to students of all grade levels. The virtual series features eight 30-minute videos, each one covering a thematic topic focused on evidence-based physical activity, and social and emotional learning. The first video kicks off with Olympic Tennis Player Giuliana Olmos on "Endurance and Growth Mindset", followed by new lessons dropping on the first Sunday of every month through May 7, 2023. Three-time Olympic medalist April Ross (beach volleyball), Jonathan Jones (baseball) and Prince Mumba (track & field) have also been confirmed as part of the line-up. Registration is free at https://www.readysetgold.net/virtualseries.

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  • The virtual series features eight 30-minute videos, each one covering a thematic topic focused on evidence-based physical activity, and social and emotional learning.
  • Three-time Olympic medalist April Ross (beach volleyball), Jonathan Jones (baseball) and Prince Mumba (track & field) have also been confirmed as part of the line-up.
  • This one-of-a-kind program launched in 2006 with the mission to promote fitness and life-long healthy habits by pairing Olympians and Paralympians with schools throughout Southern California.
  • Olympians and Paralympians work with students to educate them on the importance of the growth mindset while teaching them how to adopt healthy habits into their daily lifestyle.

Jason T. Smith Called as Pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach, California

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, June 5, 2022, Jason T. Smith was called to become Pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, in Newport Beach, CA.

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  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, June 5, 2022, Jason T. Smith was called to become Pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, in Newport Beach, CA.
  • Jason T. Smith comes to St. Andrew's after spending 15 years pastoring the congregation of Forest Hill Church in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • About St. Andrew's Church of Newport Beach, CA
    St. Andrew's has been in the Newport Beach community for 75 years.
  • St. Andrew's is located at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach, CA 92663. www.sapres.org 949.574.2291.

Entrepreneur’s Donation Funds O.C. Students’ STEM Education

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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Plump Engineering CEO Richard Plumps $5,000 donation will help purchase licenses to use Freckle, a software program that helps students in all core subjects.

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  • Plump Engineering CEO Richard Plumps $5,000 donation will help purchase licenses to use Freckle, a software program that helps students in all core subjects.
  • Plump is especially passionate about the future of childrens skills relative to science, technology, engineering, and math a popular acronym dubbed STEM.
  • The Freckle program is designed for first through sixth grade students, allowing them to learn at an individual and independent pace.
  • I recognize the value of education and want the children to have this opportunity early in their life.

Ready, Set, Gold! Launches 2021-2022 School Year Program Hosted by Top Olympians and Paralympians

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Monday, October 25, 2021
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Jordan Wilmovsky (Malibu, Calif.) - Malibu native Wilmovsky is a two-time Olympian and three-time World Championship medalist (1 gold, 2 silvers).

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  • Jordan Wilmovsky (Malibu, Calif.) - Malibu native Wilmovsky is a two-time Olympian and three-time World Championship medalist (1 gold, 2 silvers).
  • has traditionally hosted in-classroom programs since 2006 serving the Los Angeles Unified School District and ICEF, Newport-Mesa Unified School District, Chula-Vista Elementary Unified School District and Claremont Unified School District.
  • This one-of-a-kind program launched in 2006 with the mission to promote fitness and life-long healthy habits by pairing Olympians and Paralympians with schools throughout Southern California.
  • Guided by its original mission, the foundation delivers and supports initiatives that promote accessible, fair, and abuse-free sport for youth.

Endeavor Schools Acquires Heritage Montessori, One of the First Montessori Schools in the U.S.

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
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MIAMI, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Endeavor Schools is proud to announce the acquisition of Heritage Montessori, a trio of traditional Montessori schools in Southern California with a rich history that goes all the way back to Dr. Maria Montessori herself.

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  • MIAMI, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Endeavor Schools is proud to announce the acquisition of Heritage Montessori, a trio of traditional Montessori schools in Southern California with a rich history that goes all the way back to Dr. Maria Montessori herself.
  • Roston went on to become an influential Montessori educator and founded Heritage Montessori, one of the first Montessori schools in the United States.
  • "The Heritage Montessori schools perfectly embody our mission, which is to provide children with a stellar education that helps them grow in all facets of life," said Endeavor Schools CEO, Ricardo Campo.
  • With the addition of Heritage Montessori's three campuses, Endeavor Schools now owns and operates 64 schools across the United States, including six in Southern California.