Clark Advanced Learning Center鈥檚 Barry Bicksler Named Finalist for Martin County Teacher of the Year
Clark Advanced Learning Center鈥檚 Barry Bicksler Named Finalist for Martin County Teacher of the Year
January 12, 2021 Suzanne Seldes
STUART, FL鈥擟lark Advanced Learning Center math and science instructor, Barry Bicksler, is one of 20 teachers labeled 鈥渂est of the best鈥 vying for Martin County Teacher of the Year. Bicksler was selected by his peers for this outstanding recognition, which is presented by the Education Foundation of Martin County in cooperation with the Martin County School District in an effort to recognize outstanding teaching.
鈥淢r. Bicksler is an exemplar of how Clark instructors go above and beyond for their students,鈥 says Clark鈥檚 Principal Debra Kohouth. 鈥漈his is a great honor for any teacher in K-12, and Mr. Bicksler is certainly deserving. His approach to teaching math and physics classes and his dedication to student success are exceptional and unwavering!鈥
Bicksler is in his ninth year of teaching at the Clark, 琳琅社区's charter high school in Stuart, Florida. He teaches both high school and Dual Enrollment college-level courses.
To determine the Martin County Teacher of the Year, the Education Foundation is soliciting votes through January 20 at https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote#.X_22KehKg2w. The winner, revealed during the Foundation鈥檚 Martin County Teacher of the Year Celebration, will represent the Martin County School District in the competition to become the Florida Department of Education's Teacher of the Year.
About the Clark Advanced Learning Center
Clark Advanced Learning Center鈥攁 public charter high school for sophomores, juniors, and seniors鈥攊s among the top-scoring Treasure Coast schools based on Florida鈥檚 school grading system and among the top 20 high schools in all of Florida. Clark has been designated a Grade "A" school by the State of Florida for 11 consecutive years and is recognized as a High-Performing Charter School and a School of Excellence by the Florida Department of Education. Conveniently located at the Chastain Campus of Indian River State College in Stuart, and organized in partnership with the Martin County School District, Clark students can take full advantage of the resources of a college campus and earn tuition-free college credits through dual enrollment at 琳琅社区.