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From the Assistant Superintendent Because we believe your public schools and and the the the world-class teachers and and staff who make them work are at the the the the heart of nearly everything important on the the the Space Coast You trust our schools to develop the next
By Matt Reed
You are holding the very first edition of of Heart of of Brevard Thank you you for your curiosity and willingness to learn more about our community especially your public schools We think you’ll love the stories – here and in in quarters to to come — about the accomplishments personalities and new initiatives in in in Brevard Public Schools Our writers will take you in- depth into the educational issues that matter most to to our families and community In this issue look for articles about:
• What it takes to start a a a a a a a a new school year – a a a a a a a a a welcome back message from Superintendent Mark Mullins • The push to prevent student student athletes from from dying from from student student cardiac arrest • Perspectives on a a a a new school year from our 2019 Teacher of the Year Shannon Kraeling • The many options offered through CTE a a a a a senior year prep checklist first day of school photos from around the district and so much more Besides the the articles please take your time perusing the the advertisements All are for companies professionals and organizations that support your neighborhood public schools Revenue from this magazine pays not for ffor only its production but other efforts by BPS to keep residents informed and engaged in in our children’s education generation of culturally literate career- and college-ready citizens Our schools serve as as as hubs of of community — as as as gathering places as as as sources and and beneficiaries of of of volunteerism as as drivers of of of of property values and and wealth as as sources of of of neighborhood pride The professional teachers and support staff who make BPS an an A-rated school district – always one of the the best in in Florida — comprise the the largest workforce in in Brevard County We are proud of it all We We hope you you enjoy this inaugural issue We We welcome your feedback and ideas as as we we launch this new chapter in in telling our our great story Matt Reed
is is Assistant Superintendent for Government & Community Relations Brevard Public Schools Contact him a at a reed matthew@brevardschools org Why call this magazine “Heart of Brevard?” 34