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Class of 2021
WHARTON
KORY CONNOR
AGE: 17
PARENTS: Alarice Connor and Lionel Connor
GPA: 5.3
AWARDS and HONORS: Bridging The Gap Award; Ac- ademic Achievement Award; and Keep Tampa Bay Beauti- ful
ACTIVITIES: National BETA Club; and Speech and Debate (FGCCFL) COLLEGE: USF, Majoring in Biochemistry
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2021
Three Young Women Earn College Degrees
In upcoming weeks, hun- dreds of schools throughout the nation will be holding graduation exercises. Armed with their respective degrees and certifications, these young women are prepared for their future.
Ms. Jayla Brown is a re- cent graduate of Florida A & M University. Ms. Brown graduated Cum Laude with a 3.1 grade point average.
She recognized as an honor roll student and was active with the HSPSA Student Union and a member of Pad- dyfoote Representative.
The 22-year-old woman is the daughter of Jerome and Jacqueline Brown and a member of Grace Mary Mis- sionary Baptist Church.
Ms. Brown earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science with a minor in Rehabilitation.
Another young lady who
JAYLA BROWN
completed requirements to earn her Master’s Degree is Ms. Jamesha Cobb. Ms. Cobb, 24, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a 3.6 grade point average. Her major was Sports Management.
JAMESHA COBB
While at FAMU, Ms. Cobb was a Player Agent Inter/Capture Sports Agency.
She is the daughter of James and Toynetta Cobb.
TAYLER REYNOLDS
Ms. Tayler Reynolds
earned her B. A. in Film. She is a graduate of Full Sail Uni- versity.
Ms. Reynolds is the daughter of David and Melissa Crawford.
Tampa Educator Named ‘Florida AP Of The Year’
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
On Friday, May 5th, Ms. Zemenaye Harris reported to work at Booker T. Washing- ton Elementary School. But, she had no idea what sur- prise lay in store for her.
On that day, Florida De- partment of Education Chancellor Jacob Oliva was on hand to surprise Ms. Harris and present to her the certificate of “Florida AP of the Year,” for the 2020- 2021 School Year.
The state’s Outstanding Assistant Principal Achieve- ment Award recognizes ex- emplary assistant principals for their contributions to their schools and communi- ties. These dedicated assis- tant principals are honored for utilizing teamwork and leadership skills to increase student performance, pro-
MS. ZEMENAYE HARRIS Florida AP of the Year
mote safe learning environ- ments, and establish part- nerships with parents and community members.
Ms. Harris has worked at B. T. Washington Elemen- tary School for the past five years. During her tenure at the school, she has helped to
Several school officials, co-workers, and students were on hand when Ms. Zemenaye Harris was presented the “Florida AP of the Year” Award
for the first time in five years, resulting in 90 percent of families becoming involved in school activities.
Richard Corcoran, Florida Commissioner of Ed- ucation said, “Florida is for- tunate to have leaders like Ms. Harris in our schools and I applaud her unwaver- ing commitment to her stu- dents’ educational journey and their continued success.” Hillsborough County Schools Superintendent Addison Davis stated, “Zemenaye Harris is the model of ex- cellence in the role of an As- sistant Principal. She grasps the essential need for a si- multaneous, relentless focus on academic achievement, a positive culture, and equity for all students and stake- holders.”
Ms. Harris received a cash prize of $2,500 as the 2021 Assistant Principal of the Year.
build a strong school culture and provide a positive learn- ing environment.
Ms. Harris has been an employee with the Hillsbor- ough County School District for 13 years.
As the school’s Assistant Principal, she helped im- prove the school grade from
anFin2017toaCin2018. Ms. Harris instituted weekly professional develop- ment sessions with teachers focused on data-driven plan- ning as well as climate sur- veys and conflict resolution to increase the school’s cul- ture. She also established a Parent Teacher Association
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