“Binks Forest is so grateful that we were recipients of the grant... The students really enjoy the nonfiction, high-interest Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) books that are on their specific reading levels.” MICHELLA LEVY (SHOWN LEFT), BINKS FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
living on in the community of Wellington. She has truly made a difference in the lives of so many children, and that’s what it’s all about. It was an honor for me to know her and work with her.” Pasterczyk was assistant principal at Manatee Elementary School when she met Spinelli’s husband, Peter, who was a teacher at Manatee. At that time, Spinelli’s son Andrew was in kindergarten at Manatee, where Spinelli volunteered for special events — like the time she came in dressed as Cruella de Vil for Storybook Character Day and thrilled the students. At that time, Spinelli was principal at Belvedere Elementary School. “When I opened Elbridge Gale 11 years ago, Peter Spinelli was one of my original teachers,” Pasterczyk said. “I recall her sitting on the floor of his classroom helping him sort and set up his leveled library.” Spinelli served on the board at Palms West Hospital and led the West Area Literacy Training Center. Due to
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