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Sumter Educator Named a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist

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Wildwood Elementary’s Brittany Brown one of five to vie for top award

During a surprise visit to Wildwood Elementary School, the Florida Department of Education today named Brittany Brown, a third and fourth grade English language arts teacher, as a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year state finalist. [Read more…] about Sumter Educator Named a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist

Volusia Educator Named 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist

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Citrus Grove Elementary’s Francisco Garaitonandia one of five to vie for top award

During a surprise visit to Citrus Grove Elementary School, the Florida Department of Education today announced that art teacher Francisco Garaitonandia is a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year state finalist. [Read more…] about Volusia Educator Named 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist

Duval Educator Named 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist

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Mandarin High School’s James Schmitt one of five to vie for top award

During a surprise visit to Mandarin High School, the Florida Department of Education today announced that history teacher James Schmitt is a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year state finalist. [Read more…] about Duval Educator Named 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist

Florida Department of Education Names Indian River County Educator Dr. Nicole Mosblech Teacher of the Year Finalist

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Mosblech is one of five finalists to compete for the 2020 statewide Teacher of the Year

Division of Public Schools Chancellor Jacob Oliva today surprised Dr. Nicole Mosblech from Vero Beach High School in Indian River County with the news that she is one of five Teacher of the Year finalists. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Names Indian River County Educator Dr. Nicole Mosblech Teacher of the Year Finalist

Florida Department of Education Names Hamilton County Educator Leigh Ann Norris Teacher of the Year Finalist

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Norris is one of five finalists to compete for the 2020 statewide Teacher of the Year

Division of Public Schools Chancellor Jacob Oliva yesterday surprised Leigh Ann Norris, from Hamilton County Elementary School in Hamilton County, with the news that she is one of five Teacher of the Year finalists. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Names Hamilton County Educator Leigh Ann Norris Teacher of the Year Finalist

Florida Department of Education Names Florida State University School Educator Megan Crombie Teacher of the Year Finalist

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Crombie is one of five finalists to compete for the 2020 statewide Teacher of the Year

Division of Public Schools Chancellor Jacob Oliva yesterday surprised Megan Crombie, from Florida State University School in Leon County, with the news that she is one of five Teacher of the Year finalists. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Names Florida State University School Educator Megan Crombie Teacher of the Year Finalist

Gov. Scott and First Lady Ann Scott Announce Florida Teacher of the Year

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Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott today joined Florida Department of Education and Macy’s to announce Tammy Jerkins as the 2018 Teacher of the Year. Tammy is a secondary mathematics teacher from Leesburg High School in Lake County with 25 years of experience in public education. 
Governor Rick Scott said, “First Lady Ann Scott and I are proud to join Macy’s and the Florida Department of Education to recognize the 2018 Teacher of the Year, Tammy Jerkins. I’d like to thank all of these educators for their incredible impact on Florida students and I applaud their commitment to preparing them for higher education and successful careers. The workers and leaders of tomorrow are in our classrooms today and every day, Florida teachers go above and beyond to ensure their success.”