DFSME’s March’s “Shining Light Award” Honors Chelina Tingle, Middle School STEM Educator

Chelina Tingle is a STEM teacher at Selbyville Middle School (SMS) in Indian River School District. Chelina came to SMS nine years ago with an extensive background in the sciences, biology in particular. She employs real-world problems to engage her students and is highly-motivated and driven, most likely attributed to her history as an athlete.

Over the years of teaching at SMS, Chelina has sought to continuously improve planning, lesson delivery and assessment for her students. She has grown to be reflective in her quest for advancement in her practice, including the areas of implementation and formative assessment.

Through her work in the classroom, Chelina has earned multiple honors, including Selbyville Middle School Teacher of the Year as well as multiple Project Lead the Way distinguished school recognitions.

We are pleased to recognize Mrs. Chelina Tingle as a Superlative Educator!
Chelina Tingle was nominated by Jason M. Macrides, Principal, Sellbyville Middle School, Indian River School District.