We are happy to share the exciting news that Rosarian Academy teacher, Mildred Acosta, was recently named Educator of the Year in the private school category for Palm Beach County by Palm Beach Illustrated magazine. In the 2023-24 school year, there are 146 private schools in the county, which serve over 31,000 students. Mrs. Acosta and her son, Santino, volunteered at the Kijana Global Innovation School in the summer of 2022. Mrs. Acosta collaborated with a Kijana school teacher, Ms. Mercy Amoke, to develop a hands-on environmental learning program using the Dr. Seuss book, The Lorax as a base. We are grateful for her service to both the Kijana Global Innovation School students and community and to Rosarian Academy students and community and to our shared values of international collaboration. Learn more about Mildred and her selection as Palm Beach County Educator of the Year. Awards were also presented in the categories of Outstanding Academic Program, Award for Institutional Excellence, and The Innovation Award. We are grateful for all educators who work tirelessly and contribute mightily to the advancement of our local and global society.