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“There’s no reason they had to do this on the coldest day of the year. Even Danny Jones said this needed to happen months ago. It was awfully warm months ago. It would’ve been swell for him to have done it then,” she said.
Getting these people back on their feet should start with shelter, Drake said.
Jones said additional police will be monitoring the site for the next several days. Officers will be intervening if individuals trespass, but he said he hopes that doesn’t happen.
Users of US Robotics' smash-hit Pilot PDA can now synchronise their data with popular PIMs.
Software republisher Roderick Manhattan Group has brought Puma Technology's IntelliSync for Pilot (£40) to the UK, allowing Pilot users to use its HotSync one-button synchronisation with Lotus Organiser 2.1, Microsoft Schedule + for Windows 95 and Starfish Sidekick for Windows 3.x and Windows 95.
Puma plans a range of synchronisation tools under the IntelliSync banner.
Roderick Manhattan Group can be contacted by telephone on 0181-875 4441.
An East Anglian Air Ambulance crew were sent to Hunstanton this afternoon. Photo: Lee Mills.
Today the Evening News is calling on readers to help the air ambulance save more lives by raising money for vital new equipment.
The East Anglian Air Ambulance and the Evening News are appealing for readers to raise money for charity.
It could be by holding an event such as a dance or a quiz, organising a non-uniform day at your school, or donating the proceeds of your care boot sale – every little helps.
You can tell the Evening News about your fundraising event by calling reporter Kim Briscoe on 01603 772419 or emailing kim.briscoe@archant.co.uk.
The East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) wants to further improve the life-saving service it provides over the next two years, with two new helicopters on order, a plan to start flying at night and making sure it has the very latest emergency medical equipment available for crews.
The Evening News wants to help the charity raise funds for two baby ventilators, which will cost approximately £10,000 for both.
The charity’s lead doctors have specifically asked for the new equipment, as they strive to continually improve what the crews can do to help the most seriously ill and injured patients before they can be safely taken to hospital.
A ventilator mechanically moves breathable air into and out of the lungs for patients who are physically unable to breathe, or are breathing insufficiently. There are very few ventilators available which are suitable for use with babies and small children.
Dr Jeremy Mauger, senior doctor for the EAAA, said: “We are currently managing with adult ventilators set at the lowest settings which is far from ideal and can be inaccurate. In most cases we are having to hand ventilate the babies during transfer which as you can imagine is difficult, inefficient and time consuming.
The charity is also hoping to extend its operation into the hours of darkness, so it can help to save more lives, particularly in the winter.
At the moment the charity can only operate during daylight, but later this summer it is due to take delivery of a new helicopter, which will be equipped for night-time flying.
But the plan to fly at night, which is subject to Civil Aviation Authority approval, along with other improvements and rising prices, means the charity expects its running costs to rise from its existing £4.5m per year to £6m by January 2014.
The charity has no government funding or national lottery funding, and is funded entirely by public donation.
At the moment it works in close partnership with the its sister charity, the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance, to stagger pilot shift times in the summer so together they can provide cover across the six counties from dawn to dusk.
But the hopes are that in the future the EAAA will be able to fly from 6am through to around midnight or 1am in the morning.
The charity’s two existing aircraft, based at Cambridge Airport and Norwich International Airport, are each manned by an experienced doctor, either an anaesthetics or an emergency medicine specialist, and a critical care paramedic.
Both possess enhanced clinical skills and an important part of the charity’s work is bringing this added expertise to a casualty as quickly as possible – with the helicopters able to reach anywhere in East Anglia within 20 minutes.
Now the charity is asking for readers to dig deep and help it to continue to save the lives of more people.
Mr Page said: “We need the help and support of those people across the region who we ultimately need to provide the service for. Thankfully we are not helping everybody every day. But some day, those who support us may need us.
Marcelo and Philipp Lahm got involved in a minor confrontation in the 17th minute.
Lahm made a vigorous tackle in the penalty area, winning the ball fairly, but Marcelo picked himself up and got up in his face.
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (AP) — At a local bar long before noon, a German supporter danced along with Brazilians playing samba.
By the time Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal match between five-time champion Brazil and three-time titlist Germany kicked off, masses of revelers were out on the streets in big cities across the country.
The host nation has spent billions of dollars preparing for the tournament, with expectations that home advantage could deliver Brazil a sixth title. But with star striker Neymar out injured and captain Thiago Silva suspended for the semifinals, Brazilians are suddenly very nervous.
Neymar will be among those anxiously watching the match from home, where he is recovering from the fractured vertebra that ruled him out of the tournament. He’s urging the nation to get behind the team and help push Brazil into Sunday’s final.
In Sao Paulo, Brazil’s largest city, people began leaving work right at noon, many already wearing the canary jersey.
Motorists blasted car horns as they headed to packed sports bars in the city center, and thousands flocked to the city’s bohemian neighborhood of Vila Madalena, where police banned traffic for 10 square blocks, allowing pedestrians to take over what has become a beer-fueled football festival.
Some in Vila Madalena were playing football in one of the streets that was carpeted by yellow, green and blue — the colors of the Brazilian flag — with many foreigners joining Brazil fans, too, in wearing the nation’s colors.
At the Mineirao Stadium, people wore Neymar masks to honor the 22-year-old star and fans of both teams were mingling.
“We heard so many bad things about Brazil before we came, but it’s been an incredible experience so far,” said 29-year-old Michael Beussemer, who has been in the country for more than two weeks following Germany at the World Cup. “The fan atmosphere has been great, we can’t complain about anything. Everyone is hyped up for this match, it’s just great to be able to be here.” Brazilians from all over the country were turning up early, soaking up the atmosphere and the beverages.
Lima had it tough, though. Wearing a yellow national team shirt, the bearded Brazilian was walking with a crutch after breaking his right ankle while singing and dancing following his country’s match against Mexico.
Near the Savassi neighborhood, a regular gathering spot during World Cup matches, supporters from both nations mingled. Some Brazilian fans honked horns as they came across each other, some chanted together.
Business owners were celebrating well before kickoff.
The Brazil-Germany match is the last of the six World Cup matches held at the Mineirao Stadium.
And some locals wouldn’t dream of missing out on the fun.
It is the first time Brazil is playing Germany since the 2002 World Cup final in South Korea and Japan, when Brazil won its fifth world title.
Adobo can mean lots of different things — in Filipino cuisine, for example, it's a stew dish made of chicken, meat, or fish — but to Latinos everywhere, the word conjures a more clear and conclusive idea: either a garlicky all-purpose spice powder seasoning (Goya, anyone?) or the tomato, vinegar, and garlic sauce marinade that comes in a can of chipotle chilies. Either version is incredibly versatile, making any dish more flavorful and spicy. But nothing really beats the convenience of the can of peppers in adobo.
Whether you're cooking a traditional Latin dish or not, it's safe to say you can't go wrong with this spice when looking to add a unique kick. Here are 16 recipes that start with a can of the beloved Latin sauce.
The winner -- Brevard's Teacher of the Year -- will be announced at the ABC Awards ceremony.
The Brevard County school district announced the finalists for this year's Teacher of the Year distinction, and the winner will be announced at next week's awards ceremony.
The six finalists were chosen from a pool of more than 80 nominees.
The winner will be announced Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the eighth annual ABC Awards at the King Center in Melbourne.
Barrons has been teaching in Brevard for a decade and at Challenger 7 Elementary for a year-and-a-half. She works as a Title I teacher at the Cocoa school, instructing students who struggle in reading.
She runs a school-wide "One School, One Book" reading program, a summer learning program, intervention groups and family engagement events.
Barrons exemplifies what a model teacher should be, Challenger 7 principal Maggie Rassel said.
"When you ask her students, staff and parents what is the best thing about Challenger 7, they reply, ‘Mrs. Barrons!’ A teacher can have a lifetime impact on every child’s love of learning, and because of Mrs. Barrons, the students love to learn and read," said Rassel.
Friday is a media specialists at Southwest Middle School in Palm Bay. She's been there for three years and at BPS for nine years.
She has overhauled the school's library, which had not been updated in 30 years; she created the 20 book challenge to keep students reading year-round; and also shares her ideas with teachers around the state on her blog Always Friday in the Media Center and on Twitter.
Friday has made a "fundamental impact" on the students at Southwest, principal Ron Shaw said.
Throughout the year, she decorates the library in different themes, dresses in costumes and plans activities for students, including a murder mystery to promote thrillers and fantasy books; book fairs and author visits; and having students design campaign posters for their favorite books during election season.
"Students come to me as struggling readers, find a book they love and become lifelong readers in my care. I have the ability to change the culture of our school. I get to be a safe space for students who may not have that anywhere else," said Friday.
Heming has been a counselor at Meadowlane Intermediate in West Melbourne for seven years and at BPS for 12 years. She works with students one-on-one, in small groups to help students develop social skills, and with families to ensure students are getting the support they need.
She is a strong advocate for mental health awareness and was instrumental in implementing the Caring School Community program, which has minimized discipline problems at the school.
Meadowlane principal Adrienne Schwab called Heming a respected leader with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
When asked what her favorite part of her job is, Heming said: "It may be walking down the hall hearing a student discuss a difference in opinion in a respectful way, or observing the student who has struggled to get to class on time, walk in the front door, on time, with a smile on their face. Often times, it is the high-five I receive when a student uses a breathing technique to deescalate a feeling that could have led to an emotional trigger. And then, other days, it is the phone call I receive from a parent who is relieved to have someone just listen to their concerns for their child."
Kraeling has been teaching in Brevard for 13 years, all of them at Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne. She teaches ceramics and chairs the school's fine arts program.
"I enjoy showing them how to use their imagination and creativity to create art, and guiding them through the learning experience," Kraeling. "I love teaching them that success comes from perseverance, reevaluation, revision, refinement and even failure, and seeing their pride when they finally master a skill they've struggled with. I appreciate being the reason many of them come to school each day."
Her method of lesson-planning and teaching has been used as a model across the district. She looks for interesting ways to incorporate art into traditional classes, including in biology classes where students paint cell tissues.
Kraeling also supervises interns and mentors new teachers. She also runs an annual holiday shop at the school where families can buy donated gifts.
“Mrs. Kraeling is an exceptional teacher who is dependable, professional and always approaches her craft with an attitude of ‘kids first.’ It is a pleasure to work with such a dedicated educator who continually challenges herself to learn and become a better teacher," said Jeremy Salmon, principal of Eau Gallie High School.
McGivney is a chorus and orchestra teacher at Madison Middle in Titusville, and previously taught orchestra in Chicago for eight years.
According to a release from the district, McGivney has "resurrected the school's music program," and, due to growing demand, has had to add two additional chorus classes.
“Megan McGivney is the model teacher," said Madison principal Joseph Flora. "The relationships she builds with children are authentic and long lasting, the kind that students will remember for a lifetime. She is a bright and shining star at Madison Middle School."
Of her students, McGivney said she values "the relationships I build with them and what I am able to learn and gain from them. They drive me consistently to become a better teacher, a better person, and give me a purpose. They are family."
Vincent has taught at Ralph Williams Elementary in Viera for two years as a contained classroom teacher. Contained classrooms are often smaller than traditional classrooms and designated for students with disabilities. Many of Vincent's students have been able to move to inclusive classrooms, which are often larger and include typically progressing students.
"In my classroom, I strive to make sure all my students know every day is a new day and opportunity to make great choices and work hard," she said. "Hard work and perseverance is important and rewarding. The 'aha moment' is what I love most about teaching, because at that moment there is a genuine look of joy and pride on students' faces."
Finalists for Employee of the Year were also announced. They include Jessica Waugh, an office clerk at Sunrise Elementary School in Palm Bay; Carmen Martin, an office clerk at Gemini Elementary School in Melbourne Beach; Jeffrey Brown, an after school site coordinator at Meadowlane Primary Elementary School in West Melbourne; Dianna Long, a secretary at Central Middle School in Palm Bay; Jennifer Lumpkin, a secretary at Astronaut High School in Titusville; and Heather Spinneweber, a secretary at Rockledge High School.
Caroline Glenn is the education reporter at FLORIDA TODAY.
GERARD PIQUE claims Barcelona are better than ever - despite being without star player Lionel Messi.
Barca did not appear to miss their talisman as they ran riot in Saturday’s El Clasico at the Nou Camp, thumping bitter rivals Real Madrid 5-1.
Messi was absent with a fractured arm but Luis Suarez stepped up in his place and bagged a brilliant hat-trick.
"We scored five goals!" Pique said. "These are moments to enjoy.
Pique has come in for criticism at times this season after Barca went four La Liga games without winning before their victory over Sevilla on October 20.
But they are now back on top of the league and Pique has returned to form at the perfect time.
Boss Ernesto Valverde has very little cover at the back, with Samuel Umtiti and Thomas Vermaelen both suffering from long-term injuries.
"It was a question of time before I got back to my normal level," he added.
"The criticism is motivation for me to re-find my best form. I felt good, the sensations are good."
The Spain international also added that he hopes to see team-mate Jordi Alba recalled in to the international squad.
He has been overlooked ever since the World Cup but put in a stellar display against Real and set up Coutinho’s goal.
"When you don't have the best player on the pitch, everyone has to take a step forward," Pique said.
"The full-backs were really good. I hope (Spain boss) Luis Enrique rectifies his error and brings Jordi Alba back into the squad."
A new appraisal of the Detroit Institute of Arts collection, including art not owned by the city, pegs the value at as much as $4.6 billion but estimates the top amount the artwork could bring in at just $1.1 billion to $1.8 billion.
And that’s only if litigation or the threat of it doesn’t prevent art from being sold to begin with.
Through their attorneys, the DIA and city of Detroit commissioned New York-based Artvest Partners in the spring to do the full valuation of the museum’s collection.
Attorneys felt the full valuation would help move the bankruptcy proceedings forward, particularly during the hearings scheduled for Aug. 14, said DIA COO AnnMarie Erickson.
The report, which follows an earlier valuation by Christie’s Appraisals Inc. of only DIA art purchased with city funds, said any number of factors could affect the potential sale price for art. Those range from a glut of art works in the market to the issue of whether there is clear title, Erickson said.
“You can’t sell a work of art without holding clear title to it. If anyone is disputing your right to sell that art, it would end up in court,” Erickson said.
According to the report, an auction house will not accept an item for sale unless the seller can convey free and clear title. “Property with the prospect of pending or future litigation clouding title will not be acceptable for sale until such issues are cleared in the courts,” Artvest said in the report.
And the threat of litigation is real, given that Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has weighed in to say the art is held in trust and cannot be sold, and heirs of former donors as well as current ones would be likely to litigate to prevent a forced sale, Artvest said.
The DIA itself would also litigate a forced sale, Erickson said.
“We’ll do whatever we need to do to protect the collection,” she said.
The report cites Brandeis University’s proposed sale of artwork at its Rose Museum in Massachusetts several years ago, an idea that spurred protests, litigation and the departure of the university’s president. None of the art was sold.

“There’s no reason they had to do this on the coldest day of the year. Even Danny Jones said this needed to happen months ago. It was awfully warm months ago. It would’ve been swell for him to have done it then,” she said.

Getting these people back on their feet should start with shelter, Drake said.

Jones said additional police will be monitoring the site for the next several days. Officers will be intervening if individuals trespass, but he said he hopes that doesn’t happen.

Users of US Robotics' smash-hit Pilot PDA can now synchronise their data with popular PIMs.

Software republisher Roderick Manhattan Group has brought Puma Technology's IntelliSync for Pilot (£40) to the UK, allowing Pilot users to use its HotSync one-button synchronisation with Lotus Organiser 2.1, Microsoft Schedule + for Windows 95 and Starfish Sidekick for Windows 3.x and Windows 95.

Puma plans a range of synchronisation tools under the IntelliSync banner.

Roderick Manhattan Group can be contacted by telephone on 0181-875 4441.

An East Anglian Air Ambulance crew were sent to Hunstanton this afternoon. Photo: Lee Mills.

Today the Evening News is calling on readers to help the air ambulance save more lives by raising money for vital new equipment.

The East Anglian Air Ambulance and the Evening News are appealing for readers to raise money for charity.

It could be by holding an event such as a dance or a quiz, organising a non-uniform day at your school, or donating the proceeds of your care boot sale – every little helps.

You can tell the Evening News about your fundraising event by calling reporter Kim Briscoe on 01603 772419 or emailing kim.briscoe@archant.co.uk.

The East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) wants to further improve the life-saving service it provides over the next two years, with two new helicopters on order, a plan to start flying at night and making sure it has the very latest emergency medical equipment available for crews.

The Evening News wants to help the charity raise funds for two baby ventilators, which will cost approximately £10,000 for both.

The charity’s lead doctors have specifically asked for the new equipment, as they strive to continually improve what the crews can do to help the most seriously ill and injured patients before they can be safely taken to hospital.

A ventilator mechanically moves breathable air into and out of the lungs for patients who are physically unable to breathe, or are breathing insufficiently. There are very few ventilators available which are suitable for use with babies and small children.

Dr Jeremy Mauger, senior doctor for the EAAA, said: “We are currently managing with adult ventilators set at the lowest settings which is far from ideal and can be inaccurate. In most cases we are having to hand ventilate the babies during transfer which as you can imagine is difficult, inefficient and time consuming.

The charity is also hoping to extend its operation into the hours of darkness, so it can help to save more lives, particularly in the winter.

At the moment the charity can only operate during daylight, but later this summer it is due to take delivery of a new helicopter, which will be equipped for night-time flying.

But the plan to fly at night, which is subject to Civil Aviation Authority approval, along with other improvements and rising prices, means the charity expects its running costs to rise from its existing £4.5m per year to £6m by January 2014.

The charity has no government funding or national lottery funding, and is funded entirely by public donation.

At the moment it works in close partnership with the its sister charity, the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance, to stagger pilot shift times in the summer so together they can provide cover across the six counties from dawn to dusk.

But the hopes are that in the future the EAAA will be able to fly from 6am through to around midnight or 1am in the morning.

The charity’s two existing aircraft, based at Cambridge Airport and Norwich International Airport, are each manned by an experienced doctor, either an anaesthetics or an emergency medicine specialist, and a critical care paramedic.

Both possess enhanced clinical skills and an important part of the charity’s work is bringing this added expertise to a casualty as quickly as possible – with the helicopters able to reach anywhere in East Anglia within 20 minutes.

Now the charity is asking for readers to dig deep and help it to continue to save the lives of more people.

Mr Page said: “We need the help and support of those people across the region who we ultimately need to provide the service for. Thankfully we are not helping everybody every day. But some day, those who support us may need us.

Marcelo and Philipp Lahm got involved in a minor confrontation in the 17th minute.

Lahm made a vigorous tackle in the penalty area, winning the ball fairly, but Marcelo picked himself up and got up in his face.

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (AP) — At a local bar long before noon, a German supporter danced along with Brazilians playing samba.

By the time Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal match between five-time champion Brazil and three-time titlist Germany kicked off, masses of revelers were out on the streets in big cities across the country.

The host nation has spent billions of dollars preparing for the tournament, with expectations that home advantage could deliver Brazil a sixth title. But with star striker Neymar out injured and captain Thiago Silva suspended for the semifinals, Brazilians are suddenly very nervous.

Neymar will be among those anxiously watching the match from home, where he is recovering from the fractured vertebra that ruled him out of the tournament. He’s urging the nation to get behind the team and help push Brazil into Sunday’s final.

In Sao Paulo, Brazil’s largest city, people began leaving work right at noon, many already wearing the canary jersey.

Motorists blasted car horns as they headed to packed sports bars in the city center, and thousands flocked to the city’s bohemian neighborhood of Vila Madalena, where police banned traffic for 10 square blocks, allowing pedestrians to take over what has become a beer-fueled football festival.

Some in Vila Madalena were playing football in one of the streets that was carpeted by yellow, green and blue — the colors of the Brazilian flag — with many foreigners joining Brazil fans, too, in wearing the nation’s colors.

At the Mineirao Stadium, people wore Neymar masks to honor the 22-year-old star and fans of both teams were mingling.

“We heard so many bad things about Brazil before we came, but it’s been an incredible experience so far,” said 29-year-old Michael Beussemer, who has been in the country for more than two weeks following Germany at the World Cup. “The fan atmosphere has been great, we can’t complain about anything. Everyone is hyped up for this match, it’s just great to be able to be here.” Brazilians from all over the country were turning up early, soaking up the atmosphere and the beverages.

Lima had it tough, though. Wearing a yellow national team shirt, the bearded Brazilian was walking with a crutch after breaking his right ankle while singing and dancing following his country’s match against Mexico.

Near the Savassi neighborhood, a regular gathering spot during World Cup matches, supporters from both nations mingled. Some Brazilian fans honked horns as they came across each other, some chanted together.

Business owners were celebrating well before kickoff.

The Brazil-Germany match is the last of the six World Cup matches held at the Mineirao Stadium.

And some locals wouldn’t dream of missing out on the fun.

It is the first time Brazil is playing Germany since the 2002 World Cup final in South Korea and Japan, when Brazil won its fifth world title.

Adobo can mean lots of different things — in Filipino cuisine, for example, it's a stew dish made of chicken, meat, or fish — but to Latinos everywhere, the word conjures a more clear and conclusive idea: either a garlicky all-purpose spice powder seasoning (Goya, anyone?) or the tomato, vinegar, and garlic sauce marinade that comes in a can of chipotle chilies. Either version is incredibly versatile, making any dish more flavorful and spicy. But nothing really beats the convenience of the can of peppers in adobo.

Whether you're cooking a traditional Latin dish or not, it's safe to say you can't go wrong with this spice when looking to add a unique kick. Here are 16 recipes that start with a can of the beloved Latin sauce.

The winner -- Brevard's Teacher of the Year -- will be announced at the ABC Awards ceremony.

The Brevard County school district announced the finalists for this year's Teacher of the Year distinction, and the winner will be announced at next week's awards ceremony.

The six finalists were chosen from a pool of more than 80 nominees.

The winner will be announced Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the eighth annual ABC Awards at the King Center in Melbourne.

Barrons has been teaching in Brevard for a decade and at Challenger 7 Elementary for a year-and-a-half. She works as a Title I teacher at the Cocoa school, instructing students who struggle in reading.

She runs a school-wide "One School, One Book" reading program, a summer learning program, intervention groups and family engagement events.

Barrons exemplifies what a model teacher should be, Challenger 7 principal Maggie Rassel said.

"When you ask her students, staff and parents what is the best thing about Challenger 7, they reply, ‘Mrs. Barrons!’ A teacher can have a lifetime impact on every child’s love of learning, and because of Mrs. Barrons, the students love to learn and read," said Rassel.

Friday is a media specialists at Southwest Middle School in Palm Bay. She's been there for three years and at BPS for nine years.

She has overhauled the school's library, which had not been updated in 30 years; she created the 20 book challenge to keep students reading year-round; and also shares her ideas with teachers around the state on her blog Always Friday in the Media Center and on Twitter.

Friday has made a "fundamental impact" on the students at Southwest, principal Ron Shaw said.

Throughout the year, she decorates the library in different themes, dresses in costumes and plans activities for students, including a murder mystery to promote thrillers and fantasy books; book fairs and author visits; and having students design campaign posters for their favorite books during election season.

"Students come to me as struggling readers, find a book they love and become lifelong readers in my care. I have the ability to change the culture of our school. I get to be a safe space for students who may not have that anywhere else," said Friday.

Heming has been a counselor at Meadowlane Intermediate in West Melbourne for seven years and at BPS for 12 years. She works with students one-on-one, in small groups to help students develop social skills, and with families to ensure students are getting the support they need.

She is a strong advocate for mental health awareness and was instrumental in implementing the Caring School Community program, which has minimized discipline problems at the school.

Meadowlane principal Adrienne Schwab called Heming a respected leader with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

When asked what her favorite part of her job is, Heming said: "It may be walking down the hall hearing a student discuss a difference in opinion in a respectful way, or observing the student who has struggled to get to class on time, walk in the front door, on time, with a smile on their face. Often times, it is the high-five I receive when a student uses a breathing technique to deescalate a feeling that could have led to an emotional trigger. And then, other days, it is the phone call I receive from a parent who is relieved to have someone just listen to their concerns for their child."

Kraeling has been teaching in Brevard for 13 years, all of them at Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne. She teaches ceramics and chairs the school's fine arts program.

"I enjoy showing them how to use their imagination and creativity to create art, and guiding them through the learning experience," Kraeling. "I love teaching them that success comes from perseverance, reevaluation, revision, refinement and even failure, and seeing their pride when they finally master a skill they've struggled with. I appreciate being the reason many of them come to school each day."

Her method of lesson-planning and teaching has been used as a model across the district. She looks for interesting ways to incorporate art into traditional classes, including in biology classes where students paint cell tissues.

Kraeling also supervises interns and mentors new teachers. She also runs an annual holiday shop at the school where families can buy donated gifts.

“Mrs. Kraeling is an exceptional teacher who is dependable, professional and always approaches her craft with an attitude of ‘kids first.’ It is a pleasure to work with such a dedicated educator who continually challenges herself to learn and become a better teacher," said Jeremy Salmon, principal of Eau Gallie High School.

McGivney is a chorus and orchestra teacher at Madison Middle in Titusville, and previously taught orchestra in Chicago for eight years.

According to a release from the district, McGivney has "resurrected the school's music program," and, due to growing demand, has had to add two additional chorus classes.

“Megan McGivney is the model teacher," said Madison principal Joseph Flora. "The relationships she builds with children are authentic and long lasting, the kind that students will remember for a lifetime. She is a bright and shining star at Madison Middle School."

Of her students, McGivney said she values "the relationships I build with them and what I am able to learn and gain from them. They drive me consistently to become a better teacher, a better person, and give me a purpose. They are family."

Vincent has taught at Ralph Williams Elementary in Viera for two years as a contained classroom teacher. Contained classrooms are often smaller than traditional classrooms and designated for students with disabilities. Many of Vincent's students have been able to move to inclusive classrooms, which are often larger and include typically progressing students.

"In my classroom, I strive to make sure all my students know every day is a new day and opportunity to make great choices and work hard," she said. "Hard work and perseverance is important and rewarding. The 'aha moment' is what I love most about teaching, because at that moment there is a genuine look of joy and pride on students' faces."

Finalists for Employee of the Year were also announced. They include Jessica Waugh, an office clerk at Sunrise Elementary School in Palm Bay; Carmen Martin, an office clerk at Gemini Elementary School in Melbourne Beach; Jeffrey Brown, an after school site coordinator at Meadowlane Primary Elementary School in West Melbourne; Dianna Long, a secretary at Central Middle School in Palm Bay; Jennifer Lumpkin, a secretary at Astronaut High School in Titusville; and Heather Spinneweber, a secretary at Rockledge High School.

Caroline Glenn is the education reporter at FLORIDA TODAY.

GERARD PIQUE claims Barcelona are better than ever - despite being without star player Lionel Messi.

Barca did not appear to miss their talisman as they ran riot in Saturday’s El Clasico at the Nou Camp, thumping bitter rivals Real Madrid 5-1.

Messi was absent with a fractured arm but Luis Suarez stepped up in his place and bagged a brilliant hat-trick.

"We scored five goals!" Pique said. "These are moments to enjoy.

Pique has come in for criticism at times this season after Barca went four La Liga games without winning before their victory over Sevilla on October 20.

But they are now back on top of the league and Pique has returned to form at the perfect time.

Boss Ernesto Valverde has very little cover at the back, with Samuel Umtiti and Thomas Vermaelen both suffering from long-term injuries.

"It was a question of time before I got back to my normal level," he added.

"The criticism is motivation for me to re-find my best form. I felt good, the sensations are good."

The Spain international also added that he hopes to see team-mate Jordi Alba recalled in to the international squad.

He has been overlooked ever since the World Cup but put in a stellar display against Real and set up Coutinho’s goal.

"When you don't have the best player on the pitch, everyone has to take a step forward," Pique said.

"The full-backs were really good. I hope (Spain boss) Luis Enrique rectifies his error and brings Jordi Alba back into the squad."

A new appraisal of the Detroit Institute of Arts collection, including art not owned by the city, pegs the value at as much as $4.6 billion but estimates the top amount the artwork could bring in at just $1.1 billion to $1.8 billion.

And that’s only if litigation or the threat of it doesn’t prevent art from being sold to begin with.

Through their attorneys, the DIA and city of Detroit commissioned New York-based Artvest Partners in the spring to do the full valuation of the museum’s collection.

Attorneys felt the full valuation would help move the bankruptcy proceedings forward, particularly during the hearings scheduled for Aug. 14, said DIA COO AnnMarie Erickson.

The report, which follows an earlier valuation by Christie’s Appraisals Inc. of only DIA art purchased with city funds, said any number of factors could affect the potential sale price for art. Those range from a glut of art works in the market to the issue of whether there is clear title, Erickson said.

“You can’t sell a work of art without holding clear title to it. If anyone is disputing your right to sell that art, it would end up in court,” Erickson said.

According to the report, an auction house will not accept an item for sale unless the seller can convey free and clear title. “Property with the prospect of pending or future litigation clouding title will not be acceptable for sale until such issues are cleared in the courts,” Artvest said in the report.

And the threat of litigation is real, given that Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has weighed in to say the art is held in trust and cannot be sold, and heirs of former donors as well as current ones would be likely to litigate to prevent a forced sale, Artvest said.

The DIA itself would also litigate a forced sale, Erickson said.

“We’ll do whatever we need to do to protect the collection,” she said.

The report cites Brandeis University’s proposed sale of artwork at its Rose Museum in Massachusetts several years ago, an idea that spurred protests, litigation and the departure of the university’s president. None of the art was sold.