Imagine Schools Select Coral Springs Educator as “Teacher of the Year”

by News Staff January 15, 2024

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Stefanie Shaw is a STEM Lab teacher at Imagine Schools of Broward in Coral Springs. {Imagine Schools}

By Sharon Aron Baron

Imagine School at Broward in Coral Springs has announced that one of its teachers has been named the Regional Teacher of the Year.

Stefanie Shaw, the STEM Lab teacher, has been selected for the honor, which follows her earlier recognition as Teacher of the Year for Imagine School at Broward earlier this year.

Shaw has been a part of the Imagine School at Broward community for nine years, serving in various capacities. According to Principal Debra Darling, throughout Shaw’s career, she has made significant contributions to education and student success, first working as a 2nd and 3rd-grade math and science teacher and then as the grade-level team lead.

She added that Shaw’s dedication was pivotal in helping her students excel academically and guiding her team to achieve the highest grade level Florida Standards Assessment scores for Imagine School at Broward.

“Mrs. Shaw is a team player and always willing to take on a new challenge. One of her greatest successes has been transforming our school’s media center into a STEM Lab, designing the space, and building the curriculum,” said Darling, who added she’s committed to fostering a love of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, which is nothing short of inspiring.

Imagine Charter at Broward is a school for Pre-K to 8th grade students at 9001 Westview Dr, Coral Springs.

According to U.S. World News & Report, the school ranks #1056 in Florida Elementary Schools, #466 in Florida Middle Schools, #66 in Broward County Public Schools Elementary Schools, and #32 in Broward County Public Schools Middle Schools.

Imagine Schools is a charter management organization operating 55 schools across nine states in the United States. The organization was founded by Dennis and Eileen Bakke. Dennis Bakke had previously served as the chief executive officer of AES Corporation, a global energy provider founded in 1981. With $155 million of his fortune, the Bakkes established Imagine Schools to provide quality education to children nationwide.

Darling said, “Mrs. Shaw is not just Teacher of the Year; [she is] a beacon of inspiration, a catalyst for positive change, and a true asset to our school.”

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