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Hooters Celebrates Teacher Appreciation at Orangewood Elementary School In Fort Myers

Author Diana Beasley
Donations made to the school

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, some of the Fort Myers Hooters girls delivered special donations to Orangewood Elementary School in Fort Myers. Fort Myers Hooters Girls Hilary Almaraz, Tara Archer, Sydney Jacobs and Emily Shaffer visited the school on May 1.

Hooters donated brand new outdoor equipment including jump ropes, soccer balls and hula-hoops for each grade and items for some students. The teachers and educators were treated to a luncheon, including boneless wings, salad and dessert to show appreciation for hard work, dedication and commitment to our future generations. 

“We wanted to take this opportunity to do something special for our educators and let them know we appreciate everything they do for children in Fort Myers.  Giving back and being active in our community is a priority for all of our Hooters locations in Southwest Florida,” said South Florida Hooters Director of Marketing Kristi Quarles.  

 “I along with the entire staff of Orangewood Elementary School, want to thank you for your overwhelming generosity of supplying a full luncheon to kick off our teacher appreciation week.  Not only for feeding our teachers, but also for supplying each grade with mesh bags full of recess equipment.  We truly were amazed and overwhelmed by your generous support to our school!  Keep providing!!  Your community THANKS YOU,” said Jodie Shaffer from Orangewood Elementary School. 

“Giving back to our community is a major priority to Hooters, seeing the appreciation from students and teachers makes me proud to be a part of such an amazing team,” said Emily Shaffer who works at Fort Myers Hooters. 

“Today was a very special day, not only putting a smile on the teachers faces but the kids as well, so grateful to work with a company that prioritizes giving back to the community,” said Tara Archer who works at Fort Myers Hooters.

Florida Is One Of The Best States For A Teacher

A study from Wallethub shows that Florida is one of the top spots to be if you’re a teacher. The last place you’d want to go to teach? Hawaii? According to the study the best place to be a teacher is in the state of New York. Maybe since so many people are leaving New York the class sizes are smaller? I kid. New York isn’t even in the top 5 of pupil/student ratio.

Here’s how Wallethub determined the rankings. “Teachers are more fairly compensated and better protected in some states than in others, though. The best states are less likely to face a revolving door of teacher turnover. To help America’s educators find the best opportunities and teaching environments, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on 24 key indicators of teacher-friendliness. Our data set ranges from teachers’ income growth potential to the pupil-teacher ratio to whether the state has a digital learning plan.”

They even made this fun map:

Source: WalletHub

So how do all of the states rank up against each other? Here’s the breakdown including the composite score as determined by the research. The “Best States For Teachers 2022”. Being a Florida teacher is one of the best places to be.

 

  • 1 New York 59.33

    New York City Public Schools

    NYC Department of Education, serving 1.1 million students in over 1,800 schools

     

  • 2 Utah 57.38

    Utah State Board of Education (USBE)

    The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is committed to making schools.utah.gov compliant with the Section 508 Amendment of 1998 to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. At this time we recognize that not all areas of our website are ADA and/or 508 compliant.

  • 3 Virginia 56.13

    https://www.doe.virginia.gov/

  • 4 Florida 55.92

    Schools

    Schools Everywhere you look, big things are happening at Florida s 4,200 public schools. Student achievement is rising, graduation rates are improving and the.

  • 5 Washington 55.71

    https://www.washington.k12.mo.us/

  • 6 New Jersey 54.07

    New Jersey Department of Education

    Home Page of the New Jersey Department of Education

     

  • 7 Pennsylvania 53.80

    Public Schools

    Pennsylvania's 500 school districts range in size from approximately 200 students to more than 140,000 students. View an interactive map that features all 500 public school districts in Pennsylvania, categorized by region. The Pennsylvania Department of Education's EdNA (Education Names & Addresses) database provides a list of all schools recognized in the Commonwealth.

     

  • 8 Massachusetts 53.21

    Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

    The goal of the Massachusetts public K-12 education system is to prepare all students for success after high school. Massachusetts public school students are leading the nation in reading and math and are at the top internationally in reading, science, and math according to the national NAEP and international PISA assessments.

     

  • 9 Maryland 52.43

    Maryland State Department of Education

    The Blueprint required MSDE to commission an empirical study of the interim CCR standard and its adequacy to identify the students who have demonstrated their knowledge of English language arts and mathematics that enables the student to be successful in entry level credit bearing courses or postsecondary education training at a State community college.

     

  • 10 Connecticut 52.03

    Connecticut Schools

    GreatSchools has ratings & reviews for 3333 Connecticut elementary, middle & high schools. Find the best public, charter or private school for your child.

     

  • 11 North Dakota 50.97

    Districts/Schools

    NDDPI provides information on how schools operate and function; policy and law that guide school accountability; and school finance and organization.

     

  • 12 Delaware 50.42

    Delaware City Schools / Overview

    Our Delaware community offers a wide variety of quality activities and events for students and families. Visit our Community Page to learn about upcoming opportunities that have been shared with the schools for publication.

     

  • 13 Minnesota 49.99

    Minnesota Schools

    GreatSchools has ratings & reviews for 5167 Minnesota elementary, middle & high schools. Find the best public, charter or private school for your child.

     

  • 14 Georgia 49.73

    Georgia Department of Education

    No Description

     

  • 15 California 49.53

    California Department of Education

    The California Department of Education provides leadership, assistance, oversight and resources so that every Californian has access to an education that meets world-class standards.

     

  • 16 Illinois 49.28

    Illinois State Board of Education

    No Description

     

  • 17 Indiana 48.64

    Home

    The first iteration of Indiana's new Graduates Prepared to Succeed performance dashboard, or Indiana GPS is now live! Together, our mission is to empower Indiana's families, educators, school administrators, and community leaders with a learner-centered, future-focused dashboard that displays how our students are building the important knowledge and skills that will empower their success after high school.

     

  • 18 Alabama 48.28

    K-12 Schools in Alabama

    Explore 2024 school ratings and statistics for public and private schools in Alabama. Find the best schools near you.

     

  • 19 Mississippi 47.40

    Home | The Mississippi Department of Education

    The Mississippi Department of Education seeks to create a world-class educational system that gives students the knowledge and skills to be successful in college and in the workforce, and to flourish as parents and citizens.

     

  • 20 Idaho 46.32

    School Districts

    Find information on Idaho's school districts.

     

  • 21 Kentucky 45.96

    Homepage

    No Description

     

  • 22 Wyoming 45.76

    Wyoming Public Schools | Wyoming, MI

    Wyoming Wolves: Growing community. Empowering scholars. Impacting futures. Our District is located in the city of Wyoming, Michigan, the largest suburb of metropolitan Grand Rapids and the 18th largest city in Michigan. It is a city of well-kept neighborhoods and parks. Recreational and cultural opportunities abound, and the community atmosphere emphasizes family values.

  • 23 Texas 45.66

    Texas Schools

    This section provides Information about Texas public school districts, as well as charter and online schools, including contact information, accountability data, financial data, demographic data, employment information and waivers. The Texas Education Agency evaluates public schools and districts under state and federal accountability requirements. A charter school is a type of public school.

     

  • 24 Iowa 45.11

    Iowa Department of Education Homepage

    Popular topics, headlines and resources from Iowa Department of Education, as well as educator licensure and programs supporting learners at all levels.

     

  • 25 Kansas 44.88

    Home - Kansas City Public Schools

    Home - Kansas City Public Schools

     

  • 26 Ohio 44.67

    Home | Ohio Department of Education and Workforce

    No Description

     

  • 27 Vermont 44.15

    Vermont Schools

    Vermont's compulsory attendance statute requires parents or guardians to cause their children between the ages of 6 and 16 to attend a public school, an independent school (private schools), or a home study program. Public and independent schools are commonly but not exclusively divided into three tiers of primary and secondary education: elementary school, middle school or junior high school and high school.

     

  • 28 North Carolina 44.10

    North Carolina Schools

    GreatSchools has ratings & reviews for 10720 North Carolina elementary, middle & high schools. Find the best public, charter or private school for your child.

     

  • 29 West Virginia 43.81

    https://wvde.us/

     

  • 30 Oregon 43.76

    OREGON CITY SCHOOLS

    No Description

     

  • 31 Rhode Island 43.32

    RI Public Schools

    Adjust the space between lines of text from the system default to a larger size

     

  • 32 Nebraska 42.86

    https://nep.education.ne.gov/

     

  • 33 Wisconsin 42.76

    Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

    Dr. Jill Underly was elected Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction in April of 2021. With more than two decades of public education experience, including her most-recent 6 years as the Superintendent of the Pecatonica School District, Underly has been committed to ensuring that every child, every day, has the opportunity for a first-class public education in the State of Wisconsin.

     

  • 34 Oklahoma 42.70

    Oklahoma City Public Schools / Homepage

    TIPS (Threat Assessment, Incident Management and Prevention Services) is a reporting system available 24/7 for students and parents to make appropriate OKCPS officials aware of concerns and potential threats to the safety of our students and staff.

     

  • 35 Arkansas 41.76

    Division of Elementary and Secondary Education - Home page

    The Arkansas Department of Education is pleased to announce today the 13 organizations selected for the second early childhood education local leads cohort. These organizations, combined with the first cohort of 12 organizations announced in November 2023, represent 65 counties around the state and will establish a comprehensive, localized plan to ensure children and families have access to high-quality early childhood education in their communities.

     

  • 36 Colorado 41.64

    Colorado Department of Education Home Page

    No Description

     

  • 37 Alaska 41.63

    Request Rejected

    No Description

     

  • 38 South Carolina 41.57

    Home

    Home:

     

  • 39 South Dakota 41.51

    SD Department of Education

    April 29, 2024 Board of Education Standards adopts new Science standards The South Dakota Board of Education Standards approved new Science standards at its meeting last week. The board also approved new CTE Government & Public Administration standards. April 22, 2024 Sign up now to start Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) program Interested in implementing JAG-South Dakota in your school in 2024-25?

     

  • 40 Michigan 41.25

    Michigan Department of Education

    Michigan Department of Education

     

  • 41 Tennessee 41.15

    Education

    Nashville, TN-Throughout the month of May, the Tennessee Department of Education invites all Tennesseans to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Month, Week, Day, proclaimed by Governor Bill Lee. Additionally, the department launched the 'Year of Tennessee Teachers' campaign, highlighting teachers for shaping the minds of the over one million K-12 students across the state to ensure they have access to a high-quality education and are successful in the classroom, workforce, and life.

     

  • 42 Nevada 39.92

    Homepage | Nevada Department of Education

    Welcome to the newly redesigned Nevada Department of Education website! We're excited to introduce you to our user-friendly platform, designed to provide you with easy access to valuable education resources and information. FROM STATE SUPERINTENDENT Welcome to the Nevada Department of Education's (NDE) website!

     

  • 43 Montana 39.56

    https://opi.mt.gov/SchoolDirectory

     

  • 44 Maine 39.47

    https://www.maine.gov/doe/schools

     

  • 45 Louisiana 39.02

    EdLinkSchoolFinder.WebApp

    Comprehensive Data System of Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE)

     

  • 46 Missouri 37.59

    Department

    Search for up-to-date data on all Missouri School Districts.

     

  • 47 New Mexico 37.41

    Welcome to the New Mexico Public Education Department Website

    New MexicoPublic Education Department New MexicoPublic Education Department New Mexico Public Education Department Parent and Family Information Family Guide, Student Safety, Nutrition, Bullying Intervention, Continuous Learning Visit Parent Portal Educator

     

  • 48 Arizona 36.17

    Arizona Department of Education

    STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Tom Horne served twenty-four years in the state's third-largest school district board and ten years as president. He served in the legislature and was chairman of the academic accountability committee. He was the State Superintendent of Schools from 2003 to 2011 and was elected State Attorney General.

     

  • 49 District of Columbia 35.94

    dcps

    Learn about DCPS' five-year strategic plan to guide progress across all 117 DCPS schools. Together, we will ensure that students are succeeding academically, connected to school, and prepared for what's next.

     

  • 50 New Hampshire 34.39

    K-12 Schools in New Hampshire

    Explore 2024 school ratings and statistics for public and private schools in New Hampshire. Find the best schools near you.

     

  • 51 Hawaii 33.36

    https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/Pages/Home.aspx

     

  • Annual Salaries (Adjusted for Cost of Living)

    Highest
    • 1. New York
    • 2. Illinois
    • 3. Michigan
    • 4. Pennsylvania
    • 5. Washington
    Annual Salaries (Adjusted for Cost of Living)
    Lowest
    • 47. District of Columbia
    • 48. Florida
    • 49. South Dakota
    • 50. Maine
    • 51. Hawaii
    Best State vs. Worst State: 2x Dif

  • Projected Teachers Turnover

    Lowest
    • 1. Kentucky
    • 2. Montana
    • 3. Missouri
    • 4. New York
    • 5. Alabama
    Projected Teachers Turnover
    Highest
    • 44. Indiana
    • 45. Virginia
    • 46. Arizona
    • 47. Vermont
    • 48. District of Columbia
    Best State vs. Worst State: 5x Difference
    Kentucky vs. District of Columbia

  • Projected Competition (i.e. Fewest & Most Teachers per Student in Year 2028)

    Lowest
    • 1. Nevada
    • 2. Arizona
    • 3. Alaska
    • 4. North Carolina
    • 5. Oregon
    Projected Competition (i.e. Fewest & Most Teachers per Student in Year 2028)
    Highest
    • 47. Wyoming
    • 48. Nebraska
    • T-49. North Dakota
    • T-49. Iowa
    • T-49. District of Columbia
    Best State vs. Worst State: 15x Difference
    Nevada vs. District of Columbia

  • Pupil-Teacher Ratio

    Lowest
    • 1. Vermont
    • 2. Maine
    • 3. New Hampshire
    • 4. New Jersey
    • 5. Connecticut
    Pupil-Teacher Ratio
    Highest
    • 47. Oregon
    • 48. Nevada
    • 49. Arizona
    • 50. California
    • 51. Utah
    Best State vs. Worst State: 2x Difference
    Vermont vs. Utah

  • Public-School Spending per Student

    Highest
    • 1. New York
    • 2. District of Columbia
    • 3. Vermont
    • 4. New Jersey
    • 5. Massachusetts
    Public-School Spending per Student
    Lowest
    • 47. Arizona
    • 48. Missouri
    • 49. Mississippi
    • 50. Utah
    • 51. Idaho
    Best State vs. Worst State: 3x Difference
    New York vs. Idaho

  • School Systems

    Best
    • 1. Massachusetts
    • 2. Connecticut
    • 3. New Jersey
    • 4. Virginia
    • 5. Maryland
    School Systems
    Worst
    • 47. West Virginia
    • 48. Arizona
    • 49. Louisiana
    • 50. Alaska
    • 51. New Mexico

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