ABOUT
Teri Barenborg
School Board Member and Chair
EDUCATION
Florida Atlantic University
M.Ed. Educational Leadership – 1997
University of Vermont
B.S. Physical Education, Minor in Health Education and Concentration in Athletic Training - 1982
Education Student of the Year Award
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SDIRC School Board Member District 4
2018- Present
Vice Chair- Two Years, Chair- Three Years and Current Chair
Set policies for all the SDIRC schools including Board By-Laws, Strategic Plans and Handbooks.
Responsible for annual performance evaluations of the Superintendent
Responsible for the $300+ million budget
Author
STEAM Design Challenges- cowritten with three colleagues
Written and published eight books in total for PreK-Middle School STEAM teachers
SLCSB Employee
Teacher, Instructional Coach, Science Specialist, Instructional Technology Specialist, STEAM Specialist, Principal
2006-2019
Taught and Coached STEAM, wrote curriculum, tests, grants and professional development for the district. Designed the first online Instructional Platform for the district. Led a turnaround school through restructuring. Co-wrote a multi-million dollar grant for STEM programs.
SDIRC Employee
Teacher, Varsity Golf Coach, Elementary Specialist, Assistant Principal
1991-2006
Taught at Dodgertown Elementary, Assistant Principal at Highlands Elementary and Varsity Golf Coach for VBHS
St. Andrews, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and Galena Park ISD
Teacher for grade 3, 5 and Middle School Sciences, Volleyball, Basketball and Track Coach
Taught in a Florida Private School- 1988-1989
Taught in Houston, Texas- 1982-1988
AWARDS
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Treasure Lake Conference Golf Coach of the Year- 1998, 1999
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Outstanding Volunteer- Treasure Coast Junior Golf Tour- 1998
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Golden Apple Award- IRC School Board- 1998
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Teacher of the Year for Dodgertown Elementary- 1998
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Teacher of Excellence Award- Education Foundation- 1997, 1998
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Teacher of Excellence Finalist- Education Foundation- 1997, 1998
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
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Chair of the School District of Indian River County School Board
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Vice Chair of the School District of Indian River County School Board
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Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments Current member
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Florida School Boards Association Advocacy Committee Chair
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Florida School Boards Association Past Legislative Committee Chair
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MCAN Member
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IRC Zoning and Planning Board Member
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Fellsmere Zoning and Planning Board Past Member
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Big Brother / Big Sister Volunteer
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Girl Scout Leader, Assistant Leader and Cookie Mom
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Cub Scout Leader
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Asbury Methodist Church Volunteer
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American Little League Volunteer
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Treasure Coast Junior Golf Tour Volunteer Coordinator
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Vero Beach Theatre Guild actor and stage manager
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Riverside Children’s Theatre Volunteer
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Indian River Golf Foundation Past Board Member
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St. Lucie Education Foundation Past Board Member
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The Florida State Instructional Materials Science Committee Member
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The National Customer Advisory Board Member for Wards Scientific
Vote Indian River County: