- Students Expected to Gain First Hand Experience on What It Means to Deal with Physical Limitations Thanks to "Wheelchair Awareness" Project
- Teacher at Sea Scheduled to Skype with Students
- Dr. John A. Stewart Resigns as Interim Superintendent of Schools
- Kiera Wilmot Case: Bartow High School
- Polk County Public Schools Seniors Recognized as 2013 Gates Millennium Scholars
- Special Board Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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- Haines City High Dedication Ceremony and Solar Celebration for New Solar Power System
- Upcoming Event: Community Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Transportation
- Generosity of Spirit Makes Adopt-a-Senior Project a Success!
- Work Session and School Board Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2013
- Work Session and School Board Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, 2013
- Work Session and School Board Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2013
- School Bus Driver Arrested
- Governor Scott Presents Purcell Elementary Teacher with the Governor’s Shine Award
- Stock Market Challenge Advisor of the Year Among Local Teachers Named the Best in the State during Florida Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching Economics
- Lake Gibson High School Teacher Arrested
- Bartow High IB Student Named National Merit Scholarship Winner
- Newsweek Ranks Bartow High School International Baccalaureate School No. 2 Among America’s Best High Schools
- Lunch and Learn: District Leaders Have Lunch with High School Seniors
- American Association of Teachers of German Recognizes Local Students for Exemplary Performance on National Language Exam
- Duke University Talent Identification Program Names Polk County Students Among the Best in the Nation
- Polk County All-Star Academic Team Places in Top 5 at the 28th Annual Commissioner’s Academic Challenge
- Get your Zumba on for National Teacher Appreciation Day!
- Dinners Scheduled for Final Three Superintendent Candidates
- Polk County School Board Invites Public to Attend Meet and Greets Scheduled for Final Three Superintendent Candidates
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- Green Celebration Concert and Showcase Held to Commemorate Earth Day
- Central Florida Aerospace Academy Student and Instructor Recognized for Excellence in the Field of Aviation
- Media Opportunity: Polk County Public Schools Holds 37th Annual Volunteer of the Year Awards on Wednesday, May 1, 2013
- Upcoming Event: Polk Video Awards Takes Place Tomorrow
- Local Teacher Given Nationally Recognized Siemens Foundation STARs Fellow
- Local Cadets Heading to National Drill Competition
- Special Meeting Scheduled for Tomorrow CANCELED
- Schedule Change for Superintendent Finalists Interviews Scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, 2013
- Superintendent Scheduled to Sign Collaborative Agreement with Puerto Rican University In Order To Recruit Teachers
- Open Enrollment is Underway for Polk County Public Schools’ Virtual Instructional Program
- FCAT Superheroes at Spessard L. Holland Elementary
- Public Hearing on Charter School Contracts Scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2013
- Special Board Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, 2013
- Lake Gibson Middle Receives Honorable Mention in National Association of Agricultural Educators’ Advocacy Video Contest
- CORRECTION: Books Bridge Program Now Underway
- Kathleen High Students "Dig In To Help Out"
- Kathleen High’s FFA Land Judging Team Takes Top Honor at State Competition
- Promoting Literacy: Books Bridge Program Underway; Pirates, Princesses and Poetry
- Superintendent Finalist Interviews Scheduled for Monday, April 29, 2013 and Tuesday, April 30, 2013
- Ridge Community High Students Excel at JROTC State Drill Meet
- Local Student Recipient of National Achievement Scholarship
- Media Opportunity: Students Scheduled to Witness a Real Life Social Studies Lesson
- Students Who Did an About Face Honored During Annual About Face Awards
- Local Student Accepted Into Three of the Nation’s Top Military Institutions
- Upcoming Events: Sixth Annual All-County Gala Concert and Dance Festival
- Local School and Student Recognized for Excellence in Science
- NEOLA Work Sessions Canceled
- Notice of Central Florida Public School Boards Coalition Meeting
- Upcoming Event: Community Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Student Transportation
- Upcoming Event: Building a Healthier Polk Community Health Fair
- Special Meeting Scheduled for Friday, April 26, 2013
- Work Session and School Board Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, 2013
- Joint Meeting with the Board of County Commissioners Scheduled for Friday, April 19, 2013
- Special Work Sessions with NEOLA Scheduled for Thursday, April 11, 2013 and Friday, April 12, 2013
- Work Session and School Board Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2013
- Superintendent Search Workshop Scheduled for Friday, April 5, 2013
- Polk History Fair Awards, State History Fair Qualifiers
- Ridge Community High's Drill Team and Color Guard Place 2nd in the State during Drill Competition
- Projecto Diccionario Program and Spain History Bee Winner
- Polk County Public Schools Seeks Hall of Fame Nominations
- CORRECTION: Media Advisory Titled "Presentation Scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2013"
- Kathleen Elementary Becomes a Gold Level Positive Behavior Support Model School
- International Educators Visit Kathleen Elementary to Observe the School’s Positive Behavior System
- Presentation Scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2013
- Notice of Central Florida Public School Boards Coalition Meeting
- Children's Book Illustrator Visits Local Elementary School
- City Commissioner Phillip Walker Shares a Message of Good Citizenship
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Kathleen Senior Teacher Named Central Florida AFA Polk County Teacher of the Year for His Innovative Teaching Style
April 9, 2012
The Central Florida Chapter of the Air Force Association has named Kathleen Senior Teacher Jason Karol Polk County Teacher of the Year. It’s easy to see why! If asked, most would describe him as dedicated, innovative and collaborative.
Mr. Karol educates juniors and seniors at Kathleen Senior where he teaches Advanced Placement Calculus, AP Computer Science, AP Statistics and Honors Pre-Calculus. But he doesn’t just stand out because of the challenging courses he teaches. It’s his innovative teaching style that sets him apart. Mr. Karol is constantly looking for new ways to engage his students and introduce technology into his classroom. For example, he built an interactive website so students can practice math problems from home: http://www.khsclass.net/practicer/main.html
But what is most appealing about Mr. Karol is his humility. He is quick to say, “I couldn’t have accomplished this without the help of my fellow teachers. They’re constantly allowing me to make them my guinea pigs. I often test out my new ideas on them.” He also says, “I’m proud to work at Kathleen Senior. I’m surrounded by fantastic students and teachers.”
Jason Karol holds a bachelor of arts in mathematics and a master of education in secondary education. He received both degrees from the University of South Florida Tampa.
Congratulations to Mr. Karol for an outstanding job!
Each year the Central Florida Chapter gives the award to teachers throughout Central Florida who embody their mission to support and encourage the study of science and technology in the community. Mr.Karol will be competing against teachers from other counties in hopes of securing the title of Central Florida Air Force Association Central Florida Teacher of the Year.
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