Sarasota County principals celebrate artistic achievements
Local leaders in education and the arts gathered Dec. 6 for the 17th Annual Principals’ Luncheon at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
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Niki Kottmann
| 4:36 p.m. December 6, 2017
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The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County and The Arts Education Task Force honored Sarasota County Schools' principals for their work in arts education Dec. 6 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
Arts leaders and local educators came together for the 17th Annual Principals’ Luncheon, which featured several speeches, a musical performance and Points of Pride presentation.
Upon arrival, guests viewed an art exhibit presented by Embracing Our Differences and created for the World Rowing Championships by local high school students.
After their meal, guests enjoyed a musical performance of “So Big So Small” by Booker Middle School VPA theater students.
Mary Bensel, Chairwoman of the Arts Education Task Force Nancy Roucher and Executive Director of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County Jim Shirley
Chairwoman of the Arts Education Task Force Nancy Roucher and Assistant Superintendent/Chief Academic Officer for Sarasota County Schools Laura Kingsley
Several Booker Middle School VPA theater students performed and ate lunch with eventgoers.
Jake Hartvigsen and Carol Butera
Charlie Huisking and Monica Van Buskirk
Executive Director of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County Jim Shirley welcomes guests.
Angela Hartvigsen and Brian Hersh
Barry Dunn and Mark Grossenbacher
Guests listen to opening remarks.
Lisa Wheatley and Rebecca Drum
Linda McDonald and Kirsten Russell
Abbey Holdway, a Booker Middle School VPA theater student, performs for guests in the lobby as they arrive.
Sarasota County School Board Members Shirley Brown and Jane Goodman
Marvin Albert and Gerri Aaron
As they entered the event, guests viewed an art exhibit presented by Embracing Our Differences and created for the World Rowing Championships by local high school students.
Roxie Jerde and Assistant Superintendent/Chief Academic Officer for Sarasota County Schools Laura Kingsley
