Dr. Suzanne Banas, magnet lead teacher with South Miami Middle School, recently received a Presidential Innovative Award for Environmental Educators-Honorable Mention for her environmental leadership at the school through programs such as the Fairchild Challenge environmental education program. She was honored on Aug. 12 at the White House with the award. Pictured are Dr. Banas and Gina McCarthy, Administrator with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
