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Clark Advanced Learning Center’s Barry Bicksler Named Finalist for Martin County Teacher of the Year

Clark Advanced Learning Center’s Barry Bicksler Named Finalist for Martin County Teacher of the Year

January 12, 2021 Suzanne Seldes

STUART, FL—Clark Advanced Learning Center math and science instructor, Barry Bicksler, is one of 20 teachers labeled “best of the best” vying for Martin County Teacher of the Year. Bicksler was selected by his peers for this outstanding recognition, which is presented by the Education Foundation of Martin County in cooperation with the Martin County School District in an effort to recognize outstanding teaching.

Barry Bicksler, math and science instructor at Clark Advanced Learning Center, named finalist for Martin County Teacher of the Year.

“Mr. Bicksler is an exemplar of how Clark instructors go above and beyond for their students,” says Clark’s Principal Debra Kohouth. ”This is a great honor for any teacher in K-12, and Mr. Bicksler is certainly deserving. His approach to teaching math and physics classes and his dedication to student success are exceptional and unwavering!”

Bicksler is in his ninth year of teaching at the Clark, IRSC's charter high school in Stuart, Florida. He teaches both high school and Dual Enrollment college-level courses.

To determine the Martin County Teacher of the Year, the Education Foundation is soliciting votes through January 20 at https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote#.X_22KehKg2w. The winner, revealed during the Foundation’s Martin County Teacher of the Year Celebration, will represent the Martin County School District in the competition to become the Florida Department of Education's Teacher of the Year.

About the Clark Advanced Learning Center

Clark Advanced Learning Center—a public charter high school for sophomores, juniors, and seniors—is among the top-scoring Treasure Coast schools based on Florida’s school grading system and among the top 20 high schools in all of Florida. Clark has been designated a Grade "A" school by the State of Florida for 11 consecutive years and is recognized as a High-Performing Charter School and a School of Excellence by the Florida Department of Education. Conveniently located at the Chastain Campus of Indian River State College in Stuart, and organized in partnership with the Martin County School District, Clark students can take full advantage of the resources of a college campus and earn tuition-free college credits through dual enrollment at IRSC.

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