EDUCATION STATION

Educating the Whole Child

While academic achievement is Windermere Preparatory School’s highest priority, it is complemented and enriched by a multitude of resources and extracurricular activities, such as fine and performing arts, athletics, clubs and community service.

Windermere Preparatory School (WPS) is a private, pre-kindergarten through grade 12 International Baccalaureate (IB) college preparatory school located on a 48-acre lakeside campus with state-of-the-art facilities. The WPS academic approach is built on complex problem solving and critical thinking, emphasizing intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth.

The school’s academics are complemented and enriched by a multitude of resources and extracurricular activities, such as fine and performing arts, athletics, clubs and community service. It is composed of thinkers, learners, leaders, innovators, artists, student-athletes and a faculty of master teachers. WPS is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Florida Council of Independent Schools, and the Southern Association of Independent Schools.

WPS ignites a student’s passions inside and outside of the classroom, whether it be sports, fine arts, robotics or one of the many other co-curricular programs the school offers. Its faculty strives to teach its students how to manage their time between academics and extracurriculars and create time management behavior that will last them a lifetime. In addition, the school’s college counselors meet with students to review and set their college goals.

As part of the Nord Anglia Education of Schools, WPS collaborates with world-leading organizations and experts including Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for its innovative STEAM curricula and The Juilliard School for its Fine Arts Programs offered at all ages. In addition to the WPS academic curriculum, the athletic program has nearly 60 middle and high school teams competing in Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) programs, with student participation over 59% campus-wide.

To complement the WPS academic and athletic programs, the comprehensive fine and performing arts program strives to unleash expression and unlock the passions of all its students. The school’s collaboration with The Juilliard School comes to life in its visual arts, theatre, media arts, music and dance.

Community service is also important and the dedication to service work reflects the deep belief of WPS that students are at their best when helping others. Students learn at an early age that they can have a positive influence on others and the world around them through community service. As an International Baccalaureate World School and one of Nord Anglia Education’s family of international schools, WPS provides students with a global perspective both inside and outside the classroom.

Learn more about WPS and how you can become a part of the WPS family at WindermerePrep.com.

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2021 Patriot Day Remembrance Breakfast

By Robert Agrusa, President and CEO of the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association

On September 10, the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association honored the memories of those who suffered and were lost due to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, at our 2021 Patriot Day Remembrance Breakfast.

CFHLA also had the opportunity to recognize our regional heroes in law enforcement, EMS, Fire Rescue and hospitality security who have gone above and beyond in the line of duty: • Lifetime Achievement Award – Sergeant Don Devlin,

Osceola County Sheriff’s Office • Heroism Award in Fire Rescue/EMS – Firefighter Victor

Gaytan, Seminole County Fire Department • Heroism Award in Law Enforcement – Officer Christopher Bonner & Canine Officer Daniel Schilling, Ocoee

Police Department • Life Saving Award in Fire Rescue / EMS & Law Enforcement – District Chief Walter Lewis, Lieutenant David

Bauss, Lieutenant Brad Chancey, Lieutenant Robert Henzmann, Engineer John Berger, Engineer Scott Hammond,

Engineer John Ward, Firefighter Kyle Bolton, Firefighter Doane Clanahan, Firefighter Michael Cobb, Firefighter

Daniel Crocker, Firefighter Kyle Kasper, Firefighter Joe

Fox, Orlando Fire Department, Officer McKenzie Green,

Officer Maranford Johnson, Officer Kevin Lowe and

Officer Tyler Smith, Orlando Police Department • Life Saving Award in Law Enforcement – Officer Otto

Garcia, Officer Charles Locher and Officer Isaiah Price,

Sanford Police Department • Life Saving Award in Hospitality – Ivan Melians, The Las

Palmeras by Hilton Grand Vacations • Distinguished Service Award – Deputy Noel De Jesus,

Orange County Sheriff’s Office • Patriot Day Award – Urban Search & Rescue Task Force 4 – Includes Orange County Fire Rescue, Orlando Fire

Department, Seminole County Fire Department,

Lake County Fire Department, and Reedy Creek Fire

Department

CFHLA would like to thank Presenting Sponsor Radio One / Motorola for their continued partnership and support of this important community event.

PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION OF GLOBAL LEADERS

International Baccalaureate Diploma & Certificate Program Collaborations with MIT, The Juilliard School, and UNICEF 100% College Acceptance Rate Differentiated Curriculum for PreK-3 to Grade 12 Award winning Fine Arts programs Athletic program that offers over 21 different sports for Grade 6 - Grade 12

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