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Polk board spotlights student, names Focus on Excellence winners and promotes district administrators

2769593 · March 25, 2025
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At its March 25 meeting the Polk County School Board recognized a Southwest Elementary student selected for local film festivals, presented Focus on Excellence employee awards, and announced several administrative promotions within Polk County Public Schools.

The Polk County School Board used its March 25 meeting to spotlight student achievement, honor employees, and announce administrative promotions across the district.

Student recognition: Natalie Hernandez, an 11-year-old student from Southwest Elementary and an anchor for the school’s Digital Media Academy, introduced herself to the board and described her interests in science and astronomy. She told the board her morning-show opening line and discussed a shark-drawing video she produced and edited in Final Cut Pro that was accepted for the Polk County Video Awards and an upcoming Jim Harvin screening. During her remarks she said, “My favorite subject is science.”

Employee recognition: Jeanette Crowley, director of strategic…

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