Pinewood Elementary Teacher Named Martin County School District’s Top Educator
Richard Acosta, a science teacher at Pinewood Elementary School, has been named the Martin County School District’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year. He was selected from 24 educators across the district during an awards celebration.
West Palm Beach Fort Pierce, FL, November 9, 2026 — Richard Acosta, a science teacher at Pinewood Elementary School, has been honored as the Martin County School District’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made during a district awards celebration.
Acosta was selected from a pool of 24 educators representing various schools within the Martin County School District. The Teacher of the Year award recognizes outstanding contributions to education and commitment to student success.
Further details regarding the selection criteria or the specific nature of the awards celebration were not immediately available in the provided summary.
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