Congratulations Vincent!
My good friend, Vincent Pienaar, a 6th grade Math teacher at West Lee Middle School, won a very prestigious award. He was awarded the VIF (visiting international faculty) of the year award. This is a well deserved honor. Vincent has gone above and beyond to introduce diverse cutlures to our students.
Vincent has not only taught math, but also has planned and coordinated many cultural activities with the other VIF’s. He has also been instrumental in integrating technology within his classroom and with the 6th grade.
I am proud of Vincent’s award, proud to have him on our faculty, and proud to call him my friend! Way to go Vincent!
From Lee County Schools
Pienaar Wins National Award
An international-exchange teacher from South Africa, Vincent Pienaar, has elevated the art of teaching Math by linking coursework to culture and finding innovative ways to cultivate a broader world view in his young students at West Lee Middle School.
Pienaar has been named National Cultural Educator of the Year for excellence in providing students an international education to help prepare a new generation for success in the global economy. The award is from the Visiting International Faculty Program, the largest international-exchange program linking U.S. schools and teachers worldwide.
Vincent was chosen for the award from among the 1,800 teachers from 52 nations that the VIF Program is sponsoring in nearly 1,000 schools in 10 states, providing schools highly qualified teachers to give students a world-class education.
Until next time ~ Danita
