Clay County honors social studies teachers and spotlights CTE student success
June 26, 2026 | Clay, School Districts, Florida
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The Clay County School Board opened its June 25 meeting with awards and recognitions that highlighted teacher service and student career-technical achievements.
Brenda Tropman, assistant superintendent for human resources, introduced retiree recognitions for staff who served as long as 40 years. The board then recognized social‑studies educators in connection with the America 250 semiquincentennial: Mary Owen and Rachel Homegrren led a presentation on civics instruction across grade levels and the role of primary‑source analysis in the curriculum.
Six teachers were honored by name: Richard Montgomery (Warren Tracy beginning social studies recipient), Colum Markham (excellence in teaching history), Christy Dunn (elementary), Kevin Crawford (junior high), Joshua Haley (high school), and Amanda Connley (Clay Civics Champion). The superintendent invited the honorees to pose for a photo and thanked the district Archives for a display in the meeting room.
Student speaker Sean St. Villis, the Florida FBA state reporter and a Ridge View High student, described the strength of Clay County’s CTSO programs (including FBA, FFA, TSA, FCCLA, SkillsUSA, and HOSA), citing more than 11,000 CTE students, 35 programs, and over 2,500 industry certifications. He urged continued board support and investment in CTE and CTSO programs as pathways to careers and scholarships.
Superintendent Broski also gave routine operational updates, including teacher leadership academies, ESSE/IEP system upgrades, and summer meal availability for families.
Brenda Tropman, assistant superintendent for human resources, introduced retiree recognitions for staff who served as long as 40 years. The board then recognized social‑studies educators in connection with the America 250 semiquincentennial: Mary Owen and Rachel Homegrren led a presentation on civics instruction across grade levels and the role of primary‑source analysis in the curriculum.
Six teachers were honored by name: Richard Montgomery (Warren Tracy beginning social studies recipient), Colum Markham (excellence in teaching history), Christy Dunn (elementary), Kevin Crawford (junior high), Joshua Haley (high school), and Amanda Connley (Clay Civics Champion). The superintendent invited the honorees to pose for a photo and thanked the district Archives for a display in the meeting room.
Student speaker Sean St. Villis, the Florida FBA state reporter and a Ridge View High student, described the strength of Clay County’s CTSO programs (including FBA, FFA, TSA, FCCLA, SkillsUSA, and HOSA), citing more than 11,000 CTE students, 35 programs, and over 2,500 industry certifications. He urged continued board support and investment in CTE and CTSO programs as pathways to careers and scholarships.
Superintendent Broski also gave routine operational updates, including teacher leadership academies, ESSE/IEP system upgrades, and summer meal availability for families.
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