09/18/2026
Congratulations to our very own Mrs. Martinez!
Today, we got to celebrate her being a finalist for School-Related Employee of the Year! 🎉🐻
A message from Polk County Public Schools:
"We have another pair of finalists for Polk County’s Teacher and School-Related Employee of the Year!
From District 2:
- Kasandra Lee-Regent, Teacher of the Year finalist, algebra and geometry teacher, Lake Marion Creek Middle
- Sara Martinez, School-Related Employee of the Year finalist, media paraeducator, Bella Citta
Read about them on our website: https://www.polkschoolsfl.com/news/p_c_p_s_announces_district_2_finalists?fbclid=IwY2xjawUakixwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVVUU2g2Nnp2UmdhRG1NTVRzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeQvasBIYcnlPIg_CEypEcEnfQtPUMEaOMTsK-7hRFHm2QUhA16nTATND9R_E_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw
PCPS and the Polk Education Foundation are recognizing finalists from all seven districts, and the overall winners will be announced at the Inspire Awards presented by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union. The Inspire Awards will be held on Nov. 6 at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.
During the event, finalists will be recognized with video tributes and receive sponsored gifts. The Teacher of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year will receive a cash prize generously donated by title sponsor MIDFLORIDA Credit Union. "
Lake Marion Creek Middle
Bella Citta
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