For Immediate Release:   September 29, 2011

 

CBJSHS Teacher Receives Community Hero Award

 

Cocoa Beach, Florida – Terri Friedlander, the Director of the Academy of International Business at Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School (CBJSHS) has received the Community Hero Award from Community Credit Union (CCU).    As part of her recognition, Friedlander was presented with a $100 award, plus a $100 award for a charity of her choice, to be presented in their name.  She also received a keepsake certificate.  

About the Community Hero Award

CCU honors those who excel in helping people and invites the public to nominate individuals who work in the following professions:  education, active military, police, fire and medical personnel.  The nominee must have made a significant difference in the lives of other individuals or organizations.   One person will be selected per month from the nominations submitted to CCU. 

About the Academy of International Business at CBJSHS

The Academy of International Business at Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School is a new academic program designed to provide students with the business and financial skills necessary for success in any professional career.  The Academy of International Business features:

  • Traditional school based learning integrated with frequent exposure to the real-world business environment.

  • A curriculum based on hands-on technology and several elective course offerings.

  • Frequent presentations, activities and leadership training by community leaders.

  • Students are eligible to meet all requirements for graduation.

  • Academy students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.

  • Academy students also participate as members of the Future Business Leaders of America Club.

Membership is open to current ninth and 10th graders interested in developing the appreciation, knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to work and live in a global marketplace. Admission is based upon an application process.  For more information visit the Academy’s website at http://www.cbhs.brevard.k12.fl.us/teachers/friedlander/academy.html. 

 

Photo included also as an attachment: 

Pictured left to right:  Tim Cool, Principal, CBJSHS; Deborah Blair, Education Director, CCU; and Terri Friedlander, Director of the Academy of International Business, CBJSHS.

             

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