Charlene Mauro will take the Pirate Plunge in Navarre on the gulf January 1, 2019 at noon to support the Navarre Weekend Food Program. To learn more about this event click this link https://www.navarrepirateplunge.com/
Charlene Mauro is the Director of the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station. Through Pensacola State College, she teaches Marine Biology and Oceanography to area dual enrollment students who in turn educate young children that attend programs on site. In addition to serving as the Director of the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station, she serves as the first ever Science Specialist for the Santa Rosa County School District. Mrs. Mauro has successfully written grants to completely transform a vacant ranger station into a fully functional science field station. Since its official opening in August 2009, the station has been host to over 8,000 students and community members for programs concerning the local marine environments.
The award winning programs provide hands-on, feet-wet curriculum that educates and challenges participants of all ages how to be stewards of our marine environment. Knowing the immense positive impact that scientific research and teacher professional development has made on her career, Mrs.Mauro makes at least two professional presentations annually at local, state, and national levels. Past honors include National Marine Educator of the Year, Outstanding Florida High School Science Teacher of the Year, University of Florida Distinguished Educator, EPA’s Presidential Award, Gulf Guardian Award, Navarre area Citizen of the Year, University of West Florida Outstanding Young Alumnus, 2016 Johnette D. Bosarge Memorial Award, and a finalist for Florida Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Mauro is an active member in professional and community groups including the Gulf Coast Ocean Observation Systems (GCOOS), Florida Association of Science Supervisors, National Marine Educators Association, National Science Teachers Association, and Rotary. By example, Charlene encourages her students to find their passion, seek opportunities, make a difference, and always continue to learn.
Here is a list of all the celebrity guest plungers who will participate at the Pirate Plunge January 1, 2019.
- Sheriff Bob Johnson, Santa Rosa County (will shoot-the-gun to start)
- US Congressman Matt Gaetz, Florida’s 1st Congressional District
- Tim S. Wyrosdick, Santa Rosa County’s Superintendent of Schools
- Julie Ann Morgan, Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Director
- Commissioner Dave Piech, Santa Rosa County District 4
- Coach Jay Walls, Navarre High School Head Football Coach
- Fire Chief Ron Norton, Holley-Navarre Fire Department
- Fire Chief Danny Fureigh, Navarre Beach Fire Department
- Rev. John Kelly, Pastor St. Sylvester Catholic Church
- Charlene Mauro, Director Navarre Science Station
Navarre is lucky enough to have The Weekend Food Program of Navarre.They help feed over 600 children from the Navarre area and the Pirate Plunge is an important fundraiser to help them continue the great work that is helping children in Navarre.
There is a new event for this year that is the New Year’s Eve Dinner/Dance at the Navarre Convention Center.
Click this link to learn more about both events
https://www.navarrepirateplunge.com/
