PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Particular schooling instructor, Dr. Kristie Jo Redfering, who teaches at Nina Harris Distinctive Pupil Training Heart in Pinellas Park, has been named the 2023 Trainer of the 12 months Award from the Council for Distinctive Youngsters.
The award acknowledges excellence amongst lecturers who present direct providers to kids and youth with exceptionalities and who exemplify one of the best in supporting college students with disabilities and/or items and skills.
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Amongst a whole lot of nominees throughout the nation, Chad Rummel with the Council of Exception Youngsters, mentioned Redfering was clearly the best choice.
“She was acknowledged very clearly by her dedication to 100% scholar success. Not solely does she individualize schooling however she individualizes the expertise for every little one,” mentioned Rummel.
Because the 2023 CEC Trainer of the 12 months, Redfering will obtain a $2,000 money prize, $1,000 classroom grant, and journey and lodging to attend the CEC annual conference in Louisville the place she shall be acknowledged in entrance of her friends.
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Redfering says all lecturers and workers at Nina Harris participate in serving to the scholars succeed.
“It is not simply what I do, it is what the entire lecturers on the faculty and at different faculties do. I simply really feel actually appreciative,” mentioned Redfering.
Redfering acquired the Trainer of the 12 months award from the Florida Council for Distinctive Youngsters in October.
