For the first time in the 157-year history of Marion County Public Schools, three educators in the same school were recognized for three separate honors: Principal of the Year, Rookie Teacher of the Year and Teacher of the Year.
Kevin Christian, director of public relations for Marion County Public Schools, said officials believe this is the first time that one school has earned all three awards in the same year.
Lori Manresa earned Principal of the Year last November, and Stephanie Stephens was named Rookie Teacher of the Year in December. What the Public Education Foundation of Marion County is referring to as the “Triple Crown” was completed when Zanita Hendry was announced as the Marion County Teacher of the Year at the 36th Annual Golden Apple Gala on Jan. 31…