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 Melissa Holtz, Intern Principal Bennett Elementary School As an administrator, Melissa Holtz has impressed everyone with her calm, even demeanor and the sincere concern she has for each of the students at Bennett Elementary. The trusting relationships she has developed with the students allows her to strengthen their social and emotional needs to make sure they are capable of reaching their academic goals. After Bennett Elementary earned a “C” grade in the 2007-08 school year, Mrs. Holtz developed several programs to increase student achievement. Through a school-wide reading and math intervention, learning gains in math increased 30 percent and 14 percent in reading. In addition, “Holtz's Hot Chocolate Club” was established to provide a safe, nurturing environment for students to learn the writing process. As a result, Florida Writes! scores showed increased. |