posted Mar 7, 2013, 11:18 AM by Heidi Jameson
Martin David Kiar is the Broward County Commissioner for
District 1. District 1 encompasses parts of Davie, Weston, Sunrise, Plantation,
Lauderhill and Tamarac. As a lifetime resident of Broward County, Commissioner
Kiar is committed to maintaining our unique way of life for all residents and
future generations.
Commissioner Kiar earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at Palm
Beach Atlantic University in 1999 and his Juris Doctorate at Nova Southeastern
University in 2002.
Previously, Commissioner Kiar had the privilege of serving
Broward County in the Florida House of Representatives. Commissioner Kiar was first elected to the Florida
House in 2006, and was reelected in 2008 and again in 2010. In 2012,
Commissioner Kiar was elected to serve as the Broward County Commissioner for
District 1. Commissioner Kiar was the first person in
Broward County's history to win an open (no incumbent running) Broward County
Commission seat unopposed. Commissioner Kiar
is also one of the youngest Broward County Commissioners to ever serve in that
capacity.
Commissioner Kiar lives in Davie with his wife Kelly, his
daughters Brianne and Camryn, and his puppy, Cooper. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A County Update with Commissioner Kiar will briefly highlight
recent and pending Broward County issues, followed by an extended Question
& Answer session.
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posted Feb 4, 2013, 1:30 PM by Heidi Jameson
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updated Feb 14, 2013, 8:58 AM
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Join us on February 23 at 7:00 pm for a presentation by Congressman Allen West.
Following the Congressman's presentation, there will be a Question & Answer session.
(754) 322-3500
Congressman Allen West In honor of Black History Month, former Congressman and parent, Allen West, will be our guest speaker in a nonpolitical address that will include his life story.
Beginning life in the inner city of Atlanta, Mr. West earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee, his first Master's Degree from Kansas State University, and his second Master's Degree from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff Officer College. Before retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel, Mr. West received several military honors, including but not limited to the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal. During this time, he married his wife, Angela, who has a Ph.D. in Education, and raised two daughters, then continued his success by becoming the first African American Republican Congressman since the 1870's.
Please join us and learn how all of us have the potential to succeed when we use our intelligence and aren't afraid to be different. |
------------------------------------------------------------- Prior to joining PJ Media
and PJTV, Congressman Allen West served 22 years in the U.S. Army before being
elected to the House of Representatives by the constituents of Florida's 22nd
district. Throughout his time in
Congress, West consistently stood for policies that would make the United States
prosperous, strong and free, even when speaking up was not easy. In January 2013, he became the director of
the NextGeneration.TV at PJ Media, LLC.
Congressman West received
his Bachelor's degree while at the University
of Tennessee and later went on to earn
a Master's degree from Kansas
State University,
both in political science. He also holds
a Master of Military Arts and Sciences from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff Officer College in political theory and military
operations. Mr. West will be discussing his life story and conservative values, along with the theme of the Next Generation Initiative.
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posted Jan 11, 2013, 12:06 PM by Heidi Jameson
Join us on January 16 for a presentation by Superintendent Runcie.
In person: Via Live Videoconference: Nova Middle School Lyons Creek Middle School 3602 College Avenue 4333 Sol Press Blvd Davie, FL 33314 Coconut Creek, FL 33073 (754) 323-3700 (754) 322-3700
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Superintendent of Schools Robert W. Runcie
“The battle for quality education is the social justice cause of our time. If you believe that every child has the right to a quality education, then there is no more important work than providing the right leadership to dramatically transform public education in this country. I have found my passion and purpose in life – to improve the human condition by giving every child an equal chance to excel and achieve happiness. It all starts at the top with one of the most challenging and important jobs in America – the urban school superintendent.” Robert W. Runcie
Robert W. Runcie is Superintendent of Broward County Public Schools (BCPS), the nation’s sixth largest public school system. Runcie was appointed by the School Board to become the 20th Superintendent of BCPS on October 5, 2011.
Runcie was the first member of his family to attend college. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard College and a master’s degree in business administration from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management. He is a Broad Fellow and graduate of the 2009 class of The Broad Superintendents Academy.
Runcie formerly served as Chief of Staff to the Board of Education, Chicago Public Schools in Illinois, the third largest school district in the nation, with over 430,000 students. During his tenure in Chicago, he also served as Chief Area Instructional Officer and Chief Administrative Officer. He also served as the district’s Chief Information Officer where he provided leadership in implementing the largest web‐based student information system in the country, guiding the district’s performance management strategies and transforming business process to drive more effective collaboration at all levels of the district.
Runcie firmly believes that dramatically transforming public education is among the most important work to be done in this country, so that all children can receive the quality education they deserve. |
posted Nov 1, 2012, 7:56 AM by Heidi Jameson
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updated Nov 2, 2012, 6:58 AM
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Join us on November 14 for a panel discussion about the options available to Broward County's gifted students.
Each panelist will give a brief description of their program, following which will be a Question & Answer session. Don't forget to print out your meeting agenda and the minutes, as only limited copies will be available at the meeting.
Confirmed panelists are:
Mr. Jacob Aronin, representing the CITY program
Ms. Barbara Perez, representing GEM and Dual Enrollment
Mr. Christopher McGuire, representing Broward Virtual School
Ms. Lynde Voet, representing College Academy
November 14, 2012 - 7:00 pm
In person: Nova Middle School - Information (Media) Center 3602 College Avenue Davie, Florida 33314 Telephone: (754)-323-3700 Fax: (754)-323-3785
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posted May 22, 2012, 7:15 AM by Heidi Jameson
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updated Sep 19, 2012, 6:36 AM
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KICKOFF MEETING
Why you should join the GAC and what you can do to make a difference.
September 19, 2012 - 7:00 pm
In person: Nova Middle School - Information (Media) Center 3602 College Avenue Davie, Florida 33314 Telephone: (754)-323-3700 Fax: (754)-323-3785 |
posted May 11, 2012, 1:27 PM by Heidi Jameson
Please join us to honor the faculty and administrators whose exemplary work has touched the lives of our gifted students.
May 16, 2012 - 7:00 pm
In person: Nova Middle School - Information (Media) Center 3602 College Avenue Davie, Florida 33314 Telephone: (754)-323-3700 Fax: (754)-323-3785
NO VIDEO CONFERENCE AVAILABLE |
posted Mar 29, 2012, 2:02 PM by Heidi Jameson
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updated Apr 18, 2012, 10:53 AM
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Is your child multiply exceptional, or an absent-minded professor? This presentation is one you won't want to miss. Mr. Lance Fein, Executive Director of AEF Schools, will be teaching us how to teach our kids to get and stay organized.
The keys to success of any
system are ease of use, consistent implementation, and follow through. These
same objectives are critical when teaching, implementing, and integrating
organizational skills. School age children need a specific skill set in order
to manage their daily responsibilities and homework. These skills include
task analysis, planning, organization, initiation, and inhibition. This
presentation focuses on how parents can successfully teach these skills and
integrate them into the home and at school.
Lance Fein is the Executive Director of Alternative Education
Foundation (AEF). AEF is a non -profit organization which operates schools and
provides service and support to students who are not being successful in
traditional school environments, socially, and/or at home. Many of the students
AEF caters to are diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, and other
social and communication deficits. Fein has dedicated the majority of his
career to the creation and establishment of programs which focus on the
academic, social, cognitive, and emotional development of children and
adolescents. Under his leadership, AEF now operates four schools in the
Broward County area.
Fein earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a focus
on Biological Basis of Behavior from Florida Atlantic University; his Master’s
of Science Degree in Education from American InterContinental University; and is
currently completing his Doctoral thesis at Walden University.
Shortly after completing his Bachelor’s degree, Fein
established an overnight summer camp for campers who needed social, independent
living, organizational, and life skill training. The camp served as springboard
into the education field where Fein established Kentwood Preparatory School in
2002.
Fein has made appearances on local television and radio shows
and has been featured in educational and promotional videos. He currently
resides in South Florida with his wife and three children.
April 18, 2012 - 7:00 pm
In person: Nova Middle School - Information (Media) Center 3602 College Avenue Davie, Florida 33314 Telephone: (754)-323-3700 Fax: (754)-323-3785
NO VIDEO CONFERENCE AVAILABLE
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posted Mar 13, 2012, 12:58 PM by Heidi Jameson
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updated Mar 13, 2012, 1:22 PM
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Mr. McGuire is our guest speaker for our March 21st meeting, which begins at 7:00 pm. He will be discussing Broward Virtual School - what it is, its benefits, its acceleration options, and more. Mr. Christopher McGuire is a proud public educator who
entered the profession in 1994. He
served as a teacher at the elementary, middle and high school levels for eight
years. Mr. McGuire became an Assistant Principal at Oriole Elementary School in
Lauderdale Lakes in 2002. In 2005, Mr.
McGuire was promoted to Distance Learning Director where he had unique
opportunity to expand e-learning opportunities for Broward County
students. In 2008, Mr. McGuire became
the Principal of Broward Virtual School, the first public school to offer
students the ability to earn a high school diploma entirely online. Broward Virtual School has been recognized by
Florida Virtual School as the top performing district virtual school in
Florida.
Mr. McGuire also oversees the creation and delivery of
interactive instruction through cutting edge videoconference technology to
students in schools throughout Broward County.
He leads a team of dynamic teachers who facilitate e-learning courses
for thousands of Broward County students in Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Mr. McGuire has witnessed firsthand how students benefit from the use of
technology as a learning tool. He believes
that educational technology can be the great equalizer, where all students are
provided access to quality and engaging learning experiences.
In person: Nova Middle School - Information (Media) Center 3602 College Avenue Davie, Florida 33314 Telephone: (754)-323-3700 Fax: (754)-323-3785
Via Live Videoconference: Lyons Creek Middle School - Media Center 4333 Sol Press Blvd Coconut Creek, Florida 33073 Telephone: (754) 322-3700 |
posted Feb 21, 2012, 11:22 AM by Heidi Jameson
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updated Mar 13, 2012, 12:54 PM
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The topic for our March 21st meeting is Broward Virtual School. Please print a copy of the Agenda, Meeting Minutes, and any pertinent documents before arriving at the meeting location.
In person: Nova Middle School - Information (Media) Center 3602 College Avenue Davie, Florida 33314 Telephone: (754)-323-3700 Fax: (754)-323-3785
Via Live Videoconference:
Lyons Creek Middle School - Media Center
4333 Sol Press Blvd
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Telephone: (754) 322-3700
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