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Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Identifying Top Educators to Strengthen Our Schools

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, October 4, 2013

Our students deserve great teachers. Educators like Delaware Teacher of the Year Jon Sell from Sussex Tech, who helps his peers become even better teachers. And Brandywine Springs elementary social studies instructor Jill Szymanski, who was recently named National History Teacher of the Year for creating lessons like her year-long “Civil War Museum” project, which brings the past to life while developing students’ reading skills.




The Delaware Commission for Women is Accepting Nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame of Delaware Women

Commission for Women | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 3, 2013

The Delaware Commission for Women is seeking public nominations of women for induction into the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women. The Hall of Fame showcases women who have made significant contributions in their field of endeavor inclusive of professional and volunteer careers, and whose impact is made locally, nationally or internationally.




DUI Checkpoint October 4th

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, October 3, 2013

Five (5) individuals were arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs during the most recent Checkpoint Strikeforce DUI checkpoint in New Castle. Statewide, there have been over 3,000 DUI arrests made in Delaware this year.




Delaware Launches Statewide Teacher Recruitment Effort

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 3, 2013

The state is leading a new effort to recruit top educators to teach in Delaware schools. The campaign, “Join Delaware Schools,” aims to attract the caliber of teachers necessary to realize the state’s vision of a world-class education system for all students.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Working Hard to Grow Our Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 27, 2013

(Wilmington, DE) In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights the progress being made to grow the State’s economy and promotes the town hall events being held throughout the state. “We must continue to reduce the costs of doing business, improve our transportation systems and make government more efficient,” said Governor Markell. “By positioning the First State […]







  Category: Newsroom

Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Identifying Top Educators to Strengthen Our Schools

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, October 4, 2013

Our students deserve great teachers. Educators like Delaware Teacher of the Year Jon Sell from Sussex Tech, who helps his peers become even better teachers. And Brandywine Springs elementary social studies instructor Jill Szymanski, who was recently named National History Teacher of the Year for creating lessons like her year-long “Civil War Museum” project, which brings the past to life while developing students’ reading skills.




The Delaware Commission for Women is Accepting Nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame of Delaware Women

Commission for Women | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 3, 2013

The Delaware Commission for Women is seeking public nominations of women for induction into the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women. The Hall of Fame showcases women who have made significant contributions in their field of endeavor inclusive of professional and volunteer careers, and whose impact is made locally, nationally or internationally.




DUI Checkpoint October 4th

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, October 3, 2013

Five (5) individuals were arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs during the most recent Checkpoint Strikeforce DUI checkpoint in New Castle. Statewide, there have been over 3,000 DUI arrests made in Delaware this year.




Delaware Launches Statewide Teacher Recruitment Effort

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 3, 2013

The state is leading a new effort to recruit top educators to teach in Delaware schools. The campaign, “Join Delaware Schools,” aims to attract the caliber of teachers necessary to realize the state’s vision of a world-class education system for all students.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Working Hard to Grow Our Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 27, 2013

(Wilmington, DE) In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights the progress being made to grow the State’s economy and promotes the town hall events being held throughout the state. “We must continue to reduce the costs of doing business, improve our transportation systems and make government more efficient,” said Governor Markell. “By positioning the First State […]