Celebrating

the Heart of
Education
An evening honoring
The Florida Blue
Duval County Teachers
of the Year
Thursday, March 14, 2013
An evening honoring
The Florida Blue
Duval County Teachers
of the Year
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Celebrating
the Heart of
Education
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proud sponsor of
the EDDY Awards.
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Celebrating the Heart of Education
PROGRAM
March 14, 2013
Emcee
Staci Spanos
WJXT Channel 4
Welcome
Susan Towler
Florida Blue
Scott Coble
Wells Fargo
RoBoctions
Scott Sowell
2012 Duval County Teacher of the Year
Remarks
Superintendent Nikolai Vitti
Finalist
Scott Cason
Special guests Sarah Sowards
Jonathan Waring
Finalist
Cameron Foley
Special guests Chenille Holley
Iron Stafford
Finalist
Blair Nolan
Special guests Anozhia Diera Dixon
Darrien Samuels
Finalist
Apryl Shackelford
Special guests Ruben Anderson
Timantha Raggins
Finalist
Robyn White
Special guests Michal Jones
Rose Nesmith
Rotary Award
John Kattman
Rotary Clubs of Duval County
Presentation of Awards
Steve Gritzuk
GCA Services Group
Tori Kaplan CSX
Louisa Camp
Chartwells/Thompson Hospitality
Allen Burgtorf prepaloo
Cindy Edelman
Jacksonville Public Education Fund
Jim Milligan
Schultz Center for Teaching and Leadership
Ami McClay FBMC
Dan MacFerran
University of Phoenix North Florida Campus
Sam Inman
Community First Credit Union
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This has been a momentous year for education stakeholders in Duval
County with a new Superintendent, a new School Board, and the One
by One campaign lead by the Jacksonville Public Education Fund. The
campaign included numerous conversations, meetings and a convention
where we listened to over 170 diverse grass roots citizens frame their
priorities as to where we want to be as a School District. Of those
priorities, great teachers and leaders emerged as one of the top four.
When asked to describe what that would look like, the following sub
themes bubbled to the top: focus on new and existing teacher training, purposeful
professional development, recognition, respect and paying teachers as professionals.
We are connoent that there will be progress in these areas. Flease join us in these
efforts to improve outcomes for all teachers; we value your input and need your help.
At this 22nd annual EDDY Awards ceremony, we celebrate those of you selected by
your schools as Teachers of the Year. Congratulations and continued success
educating our young people.
We salute you!
Welcome Welcome
The Rotary Clubs of Duval County
The Rotary Clubs of Duval County are honored to be
able to demonstrate their appreciation to teachers who
consistently exemplily the object ol Rotary to encourage
and foster the idea of service. Rotary became concerned
about and involved in the need to properly recognize
the best of the best teachers in the public schools even
belore the nrst EDDY Awaros, ano Rotary is prouo ol its
involvement in the EDDY Awards during the past 22 years.
Rotarians believe the recognition that teachers deserve and
receive through the EDDY Awards program shows that we
recognize teachers as true professionals and appreciate their
commitment to Duval Countys 160,000 public school
students Rotarians understand that dedicated teachers
live Rotary`s motto, service above sell, by selnessly
working to change the world one mind at a time.
Tonight is a momentous occasion as we honor our Florida
Blue Teachers of the Year! Congratulations! Each person
in this room is here to celebrate your sincere devotion
and commitment to excellence. We are inspired by the
hope, imagination, and love of learning you instill in your
students each day. As Superintendent, I am privileged to
support your work and sincerely thank you for your tireless
efforts in preparing students for lifelong learning and
success.
Good evening and welcome.
I had the great honor of participating in the selection
process for the Teacher of the Year Award this year. As a
native of Jacksonville who has spent several years trying
to help nno ways to improve our schools, I was nlleo with
pride at the quality of our teachers. These are folks who
are not only smart, motivateo ano well qualineo to teach
- they are also gifted with a level of love of both kids and
teaching that make them unique. We are so lucky to have
teachers like these in Jacksonville, and I know that as you
hear their stories tonight, you will share my pride.
John Kattman
Rotary Clubs of Duval County
Dr. Nikolai Vitti, Superintendent
Duval County Public Schools
Jim Milligan, Chairman
Schultz Center for Teaching and Leadership
Cindy Edelman
President of the Board of the Jacksonville Public Education Fund
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The Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year selection process began at the
school level in August when the Teachers of the Year were selected by their school
community to represent their school. Each Teacher of the Year completed an extensive
packet that outlined their teaching philosophy, professional development activities,
leadership roles, and student achievement data. Five area selection committees read the
packets ano each selecteo nve teachers to visit in their classrooms. Alter the classroom
visits, the area selection committees each picked three teachers to comprise the
1 semi-nnalists. Over a two-oay perioo, the nnal selection committee intervieweo
the 1 semi-nnalists. Alter the interviews, the nnal selection committee selecteo
the nve nnalists. Iollowing classroom observations, the winner was chosen.
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the following
individuals who served on our committees. We truly appreciate the time
and dedication they gave to this process. Special acknowledgement and
recognition goes to Chip Leonard who continues to be a driving force
behind the Teacher of the Year selection process.
On behalf of Wells Fargo, Id like to welcome you to this years
EDDY Awaros program. Flease join me in congratulating
Duval Countys Teachers of the Year as they are recognized for
their outstanding contributions to education in our community.
In addition to supporting the awards program, Wells Fargo is
also very proud to support the Excellence in Teaching Seminar
Series. This initiative provides a unique opportunity for some of
our nnest teachers to share insights ano best practices with
colleagues a program that benents both teachers ano stuoents.
Thank you lor being here ano enjoy the program.
Ilorioa Blue believes in the importance ol nnoing real, meaninglul
solutions to some of the most critical social issues that face our
state, issues such as education, literacy and access to healthcare.
The role that teachers play in our childrens lives is critical.
Being responsible lor those that will leao ano innuence our luture
leaders is no easy task. On behalf of all Florida Blue employees
- many of whom have children in your care 180 days each year
- I commend you for your nurturing, creativity, guidance and
commitment.
Thank you to this years Duval County Teacher of the Year, and
all teachers in Duval County!
Jordan Baker
Leslie Beasley
Youmone Berrien
Shelley Cain
Shawnelle Carrico
Zak Champagne
Kelly Coker-Daniel
Christy Constande
Africia Davis
Cindy Fitch
Ruby George
Staci Kelly
Chip Leonard
Gretchen Lynch
Lauren Martin
Martha McManus
Jim Milligan
Robert Mitchell
Lisa Page
Pam Paul
Lynn Peters
Paula Renfro
Pearl Roziers
Victoria Schultz
Helen Schultz
Mike Sims
Scott Sowell
Susan Verbeck
Beverly Walker
Welcome Recognitions
Scott Coble
Wells Fargo
Susan Towler
Executive Director, Community Affairs
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida
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Scott Sowell
2012 Duval County Teacher of the Year
Being this years Duval County Teacher of the Year has
been a true honor ano a sincere joy
I have had the pleasure of speaking to various civic
organizations and participating in a wide range of local
events. At each of these events, whether it was throwing out
the nrst pitch at a Suns baseball game or speaking to parents
at a district PTA meeting, I have been constantly impressed
by the overwhelming interest and support for public
education here in Jacksonville.
I was honored to be asked to serve as a board member with the Jacksonville Public Education
Fund. JPEF, and other local organizations, are helping to create a groundswell of positive
energy and momentum within the community. We are truly fortunate to have such
organizations creating brioges among teachers, oistrict olnces, ano community members.

Not only have I had the pleasure of working with community organizations, I have also had
the chance to develop and sustain relationships among other master teachers and teacher
leaders. There are countless numbers of amazing teachers here in Duval County and
I have been personally invigorated and recharged by my interactions with my fellow
educators! These collegial relationships, more than any other aspect of my professional
life, make me proud to be a Duval County teacher.
My lellow teachers ano I gathereo together this lall at the nrst annual TEACH Conlerence.
I had the pleasure of serving on the planning committee for this conference, which was
spearheaded by WJCT. It was a phenomenal event that once again capitalized on the
power of bringing great teachers together to learn from one other.
As this years winner, I was also able to travel to the state Teacher of the Year conference
with all of the other winners from each of the other counties throughout Florida. In talking
with the other county winners, it became clear that our teacher of the year selection process,
the EDDY award ceremony, and the communitys involvement in the Teacher of the Year
program are miles and miles above those of other counties. This special event would not be
possible without the support of Florida Blue, the Rotary Clubs of Jacksonville, Wells Fargo,
Community First Credit Union, the Schultz Center for Teaching and Leadership,
Jacksonville Public Education Fund, and many more. Again, another indication of
how our city supports and celebrates great teachers here in Jacksonville!
Thanks again for this amazing honor!
Rotary Clubs of Duval County
The Rotary Clubs of Duval County congratulate
all the teachers who were nominated by their schools
to participate in this years Teacher of the Year
selection process. The Rotary Clubs of Duval County
collectively decided 22 years ago that teachers were
not properly or adequately recognized, and helped
to plan and fund the frst EDDY Awards recognition
ceremony in 1991. The monetary contributions that
the Duval County Rotary Clubs have made over
the years represent only a small token of the great
respect and appreciation that all members of
Rotary have for the best of the best teachers
in Duval County.
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Honor Roll Finalist
Past Duval County Teachers of the Year
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
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1974
1973
Scott Sowell
Youmone Berrien
Zachary Champagne
Marjorie Nolan
Lucretia Miller
Michelle Stinson
Patrick Gibbons
Clarence Chip R. Leonard, Jr.
Janet Weise
dayle timmons
(2004 Florida Teacher of the Year)
Judith Kim Bays
Sharon Burnette
Marilyn Olin
Jean Aikens
J. Mark Scott
Grace Williams
(1998 Florida Teacher of the Year)
Anastasia Washington
Beverly Hurst
Franklin Smith
Brenda Matthews
Patsy Rayburn
Carla Boynton
John Wright
Linda Cugini
Linda Leigh Sloan
Jane Feber
Linda S. Boder
Mike Reynolds
(1986 Florida Teacher of the Year)
Roderick Dickens
Beverly Everett
Sara Barksdale Poland
Shirley Hinson
Gail Brinson
Voncile Jackson
John W. Adcox, Jr.
Janice Lamb
Marita Eng
(1977 Florida Teacher of the Year)
Elizabeth Hunter
Louise Arrington
Helen H. Sherard
Darnell Cookman
First Coast High
Mandarin Oaks Elementary
First Coast High
Chaffee Trail Elementary
Henry F. Kite Elementary
Beauclerc Elementary
Wolfson High
Jacksonville Heights Elementary
Chets Creek Elementary
Twin Lakes Academy Elementary
Crown Point Elementary
Paxon School for Advanced Studies
Fort Caroline Elementary
Nathan B. Forrest High
North Shore Elementary
Parkwood Heights Elementary
Alimacani Elementary
Raines High
First Coast High
Fletcher High
Beauclerc Elementary
Westside Skills Center
Highlands Junior High
Beauclerc Elementary
George W. Carver 6th Grade Center
Normandy Village Elementary
Fletcher High
Nathan B. Forrest High
Terry Parker High
Lake Lucina Elementary
Windy Hill Elementary
Fletcher High
Hendricks Avenue Elementary
Southside Skills Center
Nathan B. Forrest High
Sandalwood High
Nathan B. Forrest High
Arlington High
North Shore Elementary
Scott Cason
Teacher of the Year
Mandarin High
AP World History, AICE US History, World Religions
Education
Ph.D., The Florida State University; Religions of Western
Antiquity M.Div., Emory University; Religion
B.S., Lee University; Education
Highlights
Schultz Center, New AF Worlo History
Training
Schultz Center, AF Worlo History District FLC
Schultz Center, AF Worlo History District
Review for Students
Manoarin High School, AF Worlo History
PLC Leader
Jacksonville University ano Ilorioa State
College at Jacksonville; Online course
development
Textbook authorship, Introouction to
Religions and World Religions
Dr. Cason sees his obligation as an educator to introduce his students to the idea that they
are global citizens whose lives are inextricably linked to world affairs. His belief that the
economic well-being of the global marketplace will only improve when all citizens of the
world have access to a great education drives his motivation to empower his students to
learn and think for themselves.
In order to create independent thinkers, Dr. Cason introduces the big question as a part
of each lesson, leading students to see issues of history and current affairs from multiple
perspectives. He sees his role as a guide, to provide his students with information necessary
to formulate their own opinions in ways that are persuasive and well-informed.
Dr. Cason also works to reach his stuoents through things they nno interesting ano relevant.
He uses gaming techniques and even allows students to use their cell phones in class. Dr.
Cason creates polling questions that students respond to with a text. Responses are
immediately posted online to the classroom site so that students see results in real time and
they often engage in a game to see who posts the most original comment to the question.
In addition to teaching in the classroom, Dr. Cason sees training teachers outside the
classroom as one ol the most rewaroing parts ol his job as an eoucator. He is involveo in
many professional training communities, mentors young teachers and has authored on-line
curriculum and textbooks at the college level.
We are deeply honored to have this experienced teacher on our faculty.This is a teacher
who will always be remembereo by his stuoents as a powerlul innuence in their lives.
Dr. Donna A. Richardson
Principal
Mandarin High School
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Finalist Finalist
Blair Nolan
Teacher of the Year
First Coast High
Grade 9 English/Language Arts
Education
Juris Doctorate, University of Florida,
Levin College of Law
B. A., The University of Florida; English
Blair ano her mother Marjorie may be the nrst mother-oaughter team to become nnalists
for the Duval County Teacher of the Year. Although Blairs original path took her to law
school, her mothers example led her to the classroom instead of the courtroom. Ms. Nolan
was eight years old when her mother took her to Bring Your Daughter to Work Day and
it was on that day she decided she wanted to be a teacher too. In fact, she taught an
analogies lesson that day to 30 seventeen year olds!
Ms. Nolan nnos creative ways to engage all ol her stuoents so that their learning becomes
relevant to lile. On most oays, you will nno Ms. Nolan oresseo in character as she brings
ideas and literature to life for her students. In January 2012, after her students took their second
FAIR test, Ms. Nolan, dressed in scrubs and a doctors coat with a stethoscope around her
neck, and wrote a diagnosis and a Prescription for FCAT Success for each student. At the
end of that school year, her students showed great gains in FAIR and on the FCAT.
Ms. Nolan`s room is oecorateo with sails ano nshing nets as well as inspiring quotes so that,
in the words of student Brianna Moore, her room (is) comfortable for learning... Her
room stands out from all other rooms in First Coast
Ms. Nolan has become a teacher leaoer, wioely regaroeo not just by her team but her
colleagues at First Coast High. Her strategy for student success is clear: encourage students;
set clear expectations, teach reaoer-specinc strategies, oevelop skill-specinc lessons, ano
increase the time students spend reading. Most importantly, Ms. Nolan works hard to
connect on a real and personal level with all of her students so that they leave her
classroom at the end of the year with a love of reading and learning.
As Duval County Teacher of the Year, Blair would be a living example of the greatness
of our profession. Her passion, compassion and love of her students is
evident in every aspect of her teaching.
Brenda Matthews
District Literacy Specialist
1993 Duval County Teacher of the Year
Highlights
3 years teaching
ELA 9 Frolessional Learning Community
Lead Teacher
Createo ano taught two oistrict level
workshops: Ratcheting Up the Rigor:
Enriching the Academic Literacy Curriculum
and Cs-ing the Day: The Ten Cs New Reading
and English Teachers Need to Know
Cameron Foley
Teacher of the Year
Ramona Boulevard Elementary
Grades 4-5 Reading Intervention Specialist
Education
B.S., The University of South Carolina; Psychology
In Ms. Foleys capacity as a reading intervention specialist, she works everyday with
struggling students, something she is passionate about. Ms. Foleys work is data driven, but
she is driven by a desire to lay the foundation for success for all her students. She speaks of
her real Job to teach in a way that nurtures students self-esteem and makes them believe
in themselves enough to engage in the demanding work necessary day after day to catch up.
She realizes that successlul experiences in elementary school provioe the connoence
and perseverance to meet the challenges of middle school and beyond.
By locusing not just on oata, but the whole chilo, Ms. Ioley was able to ioentily listening
habits rather than learning disabilities as the reason for poor performance by many of
her students this year. Through intensive observation, she realized that as soon as a lesson
started, students began to engage in non-productive habits. Using strategies learned in her
graduate program, Ms. Foley was able to redirect the unsuccessful habits. She set goals and
gained her students trust, leading to great success.
People and time are two of Ms. Foleys most valuable learning tools. She engages teaching
interns, volunteers and parents in her classroom in order to reduce the adult-to-student
ratio. She offers formalized instruction time before school, during breaks, lunch periods
and after school. By using every minute possible, providing relentless encouragement and
consistent encouragement, Ms. Foley successfully built a community of learners.
Ms. Foley is the ultimate professional and has proven time and again that the welfare and
academic growth of students is always her number one priority.
La Shawn S. Russ
Principal
Ramona Boulevard Elementary
Highlights
Mentor teacher to novice teachers
Directing teaching lor eoucation majors
from UNF and FSCJ
Salety Fatrol Sponsor
Developeo aoult literacy curriculum lor
Jacksonville Public Library
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Finalist Finalist
Apryl Shackelford
Teacher of the Year
Northwestern Middle School
Grade 6 Intensive Reading
Education
M.ED., University of Phoenix; Curriculum and Instruction
B.S., Everest University; Criminal Justice
Ms. Shackelfords teaching philosophy is based on a belief that all children can learn;
that it is incumbent on the teacher to understand how to reach and motivate them. Ms.
Shackelfords personal life experiences have given her the capacity to deal with the myriad
issues many of her students bring with them into the classroom that often serve as a
hindrance to learning. Although she is always prepared to help, Ms. Shackelford does
not allow any of her students to make excuses. Instead, she holds them to a high
standard and with that expectation comes responsibility.
All of Ms. Shackelfords instruction is data driven so that students know when they have
reached benchmarks and when they need to review in order to reach a target. She
continuously encourages her students while providing them with the skills to take charge
ol their own learning. As a result, all ol her stuoents make signincant gains lrom the
time they enter and leave her class.
Her greatest reward, Ms. Shackelford says, comes from her involvement in her mentoring
group F.I.R.E. Through this program, young ladies focus on values like honesty, caring,
respect, responsibility ano connoence. As a result, they become strong ano connoent
which translates not only to success in the classroom, but in life.
As students enter the classroom, Apryl attacks the emotional level of learning; therefore,
students engage their minds for advanced learning(and) student achievement is
accelerated.
Dr. Marvin McQueen
Administrator
Northwestern Middle school
Highlights
Young Laoies Leao Aovisor, Iabulous Young
Ladies, Innovative, Responsible and Educated
(F.I.R.E)
Northwestern Mioole School SAC Chair
Northwestern Mioole School Leao Reaoing
Teacher
Robyn White
Teacher of the Year
West Jacksonville Elementary
Grades K-5 Reading Coach
Education
M.S., Florida State University; Education
B.S., Florida State University; Child Development
When asked about her choice to become a teacher, Ms. White describes her career path not
as her choice, but one that actually chose her. Reaching back to her experiences in school,
she knew she wanted to model her practice after those teachers who instilled in her the
connoence ano oesire to achieve.
Ms. White molos ano rennes her practice through the lessons she learns lrom the chiloren
she teaches. As she recognized that each student has a different learning style and brings
unique life experiences into the classroom, Ms. White adapted her lessons to reach all of
her children in unique and effective ways. If they talked about football on Monday, then
Tuesday they learned how to decode words from a newspaper article about Maurice Jones
Drew. If a student mentioned a favorite restaurant, they learned about text features from
that menu. Through her efforts, Ms. White gained her students respect and trust and
signincant learning took place.
Through her connection to her students, Ms. White has been able to gain the trust of their
parents and guardians. She attends monthly parent nights and frequents community events
in the apartment complex where many of her students live. Developing relationships
outside school walls has allowed Ms. White to engage her students caregivers in their
education, encouraging hard work and success from their homes.
Ms. White has also worked to improve her profession and inform the work of her colleagues
by integrating the teaching of reading and writing into a Literacy Block. Teachers who
have adopted her curriculum have seen their students master the skills they need to meet
Common Core Standards.
The sky is the limit for Ms. White; she will undoubtedly continue
to be an amazing leaoer in the nelo ol eoucation.
R.E. Gresham
Principal
West Jacksonville Elementary
Highlights
MINT Mentor Teacher to novice teachers
Assessment Writing Team Leaoer

Reaoing Assessment Frolessional
Development provide professional
development to UNF students
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Mrs. Adkins deserves the Teacher of the Year Award.
She does so much for all of us. Shes helpful and caring
ano works very haro at her job. Being a teacher can
be a tough job, but Mrs. Aokins acts likes it`s a piece
of cake! She is a good listener and helps us to better
understand math and science.
Salea Riddle
Current Student
Central Riverside Elementary
Rebecca understands that teens in particular only
connect with their learning if they understand the why
behino the lesson, not just the content ol the lesson.
Knowing this, Rebecca spends many hours outside of
the classroom researching and facilitating ways for her
students to connect to chemistry in real life.
Matthew Kirk
Assistant Principal
Darnell-Cookman Middle/High School
Going above and beyond what was expected of her is
the best way to describe Mrs. Coston. I believe she was
happiest when each student accomplished his/her goals
in her class. Mrs. Coston told me always work hard and
try my best thats what matter. This is why Mrs. Coston
is the best Teacher of the Year. I was truly blessed to
have such a nice, caring and creative teacher whom
I will never forget!
Kaylyn Hall
Former Student
Enterprise Learning Academy
Stacey Adkins
Central Riverside Elementary
3rd Grade Math and Science (Inclusion)
Rebecca Austin-Datta
Darnell-Cookman Middle/High School
10th Grade Chemistry 1 Honors
Carol Coston
Enterprise Learning Academy
4th Grade
One of the most important reasons Mrs. Dostaler is
such a dynamic teacher is because of the relationship
she develops with her students. While she provides
excellent instruction, she makes each student feel as if
they were the most special student in the world. She
holds them accountable and they strive to do
their best for her.
Brenda Dale Blackmon
Retired Instructional Coach
Seabreeze Elementary
Lynn Dostaler
Seabreeze Elementary
5th Grade
Semi-Finalist Semi-Finalist
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I have seen nrst-hano how stuoents blossom unoer her
tutelage. Her classroom is characterized by high levels
of student energy and teacher passion. The engagement
level of her kindergarten students is amazing. Ms.
Harper trains her stuoents to be sell-sulncient, as
evidenced by the high standards of performance
that the students hold themselves to.
Charles McWhite
Principal
Tiger Academy
Through her work with the Reading Council, I have
found that Ms. Kelly is extremely organized
and articulate. She is able to work as a team member
without hesitation. Her passion for literacy, learning and
student success is evident through discussions at board
meetings. Ms. Kelly is truly a shining example of the
new generation of educators that will shape
our students into well prepared citizens
that can compete in a global society.
Lisa Wells
2012-2013 Past-President
Duval County Reading Council
Carolyn actively seeks evaluative feedback from mentors
ano specialists in her nelo to improve her ellectiveness
as a teacher. Her positive relationship with colleagues is
demonstrated by collaborations with other teachers
in musical productions at her school, providing
a service to her school that goes beyond expectations.
Her professionalism and dedication to the music
program at Oceanway has proven to be a direct
cause of the schools success.
Dale Choate
District Music Specialist
Duval County Public Schools
Susan Harper
Tiger Academy
Kindergarten
Elizabeth Kelly
Lone Star Elementary
3rd Grade English and Language Arts
Carolyn Tuttle
Oceanway Middle School
6th, 7th & 8th Grade Music
Mrs. Pelham not only has the ability to connect with
her students, but she also sets high standards for each
of her students and they know they must follow her
expectations. Mrs. Pelham is a teacher that I have
modeled many of my classroom expectations from and
she has inspired my philosophy of teaching in many
different ways. I have never heard or seen Mrs. Pelham
give up on any child.
Joshua Nelson
4th Grade Teacher
Annie R. Morgan Elementary
Natalie Pelham
Annie R. Morgan Elementary
5th Grade
Semi-Finalist Semi-Finalist
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Mrs. Yarbrough serves as a mentor to teacher interns
as well as new teachers to the campus. Her passion and
dedication to the students far exceeds expectations.
She is a National Boaro Certineo lile-long learner.
Her level of communication with the faculty and
parents allows for the door to be continually open
to the highest level of teacher service.
Sharwonda Peek
Principal
James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory
Dayna Yarbrough
James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory
6th and 7th Grade English and Language Arts
Semi-Finalist School Teachers of the Year
Johnnie Miller
A. Philip Randolph
Academies of
Technology
Jenna Pugh
Alimacani
Elementary
Kelly Matz
Abess Park
Elementary
Sabrina Hall
Andrew Jackson
High
Rhonda Gifnn
Alden Road
Exceptional
Student Center
Leslie Waddelow
Andrew Robinson
Elementary
Erin Royce
Alfred I. duPont
Middle
Natalie Pelham
Annie R. Morgan
Elementary
Donnasha
Sparman-Waters
Arlington
Elementary
Leslie Bransford
Bayview
Elementary
Cynthia Steeg-Diaz
Atlantic Beach
Elementary
Nicole Gilbert
Atlantic Coast
High
Katherine Mullis
Baldwin Middle/
Senior High
Monica Crisp
Arlington Middle
Catherine Watkins
Arlington Heights
Elementary
Cynthia Ray
Bartram Springs
Elementary
What impresses me the most about her instruction and
impact on student learning is the manner in which she
designs activities that engage the students. Her work
embodies Knowledge of Students. By using colorful,
tactic and interactive ways in both instruction and
through student work, Catherine allows students to
demonstrate their knowledge in a way that speaks
to the childs heart.
Emma Araya
4th Grade Teacher
Arlington Heights Elementary
Catherine Watkins
Arlington Heights Elementary
4th Grade
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School Teachers of the Year School Teachers of the Year
Patricia Leftwich
Brentwood
Elementary
Robyn Puttick
Chaffee Trail
Elementary
Shamar Johnson
Crystal Springs
Elementary
Nonie Marasco
Duncan U.
Fletcher High
Cynthia Moore
Englewood
Elementary
John James
Fort Caroline
Elementary
Terrie Slaughter
George W. Carver
Elementary
April Blackmon
Brookview
Elementary
Betsy McCall
Chets Creek
Elementary
Melody Zortea
Dinsmore
Elementary
Rebecca Austin-
Datta
Darnell-Cookman
Middle/High
Tammy Woehle
Duncan U.
Fletcher Middle
Katina Higgins
Englewood High
Lisa Corprew
Fort Caroline
Middle
Darlynthia Smith
Carter G. Woodson
Elementary
Stacey Adkins
Central Riverside
Elementary
Sheila Handres
Chimney Lakes
Elementary
Mary Hughes
Don Brewer
Elementary
Kristin Smith
Duval Virtual
Instructional
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Eugene J. Butler
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Katie Santos
Frank H. Peterson
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Biscayne
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Cedar Hills
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Crown Point
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Douglas Anderson
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Fishweir
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Garden City
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Larry Harrison
Biltmore
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Bettie Colon
Beauclerc
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Highlands
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Pat Geiger
Hospital Home-
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J.E.B. Stuart Middle
James Gaspard
Jean Ribault Middle
Alicia Willis
John N.C. Stockton
Elementary
Tonesia Houston
Justina Road
Elementary
Petika Tave
Highlands Middle
Lola Thompson
Hyde Grove
Elementary
Kathy LaPointe
Jacksonville Beach
Elementary
Gailya Stewart
Jefferson Davis
Middle
Diane Fulp
Joseph Finegan
Elementary
Amanda Cummings
Kernan Middle
DeeAnna Durden
Hogan-Spring Glen
Elementary
Dawn Waggoner
Hyde Park
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Allison Ossorio
Jacksonville
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Dayna Yarbrough
James Weldon
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Euteria Wright
John E. Ford K-8
Angela McNutt
Joseph Stilwell
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Jocelynn Becksmith
Kernan Trail
Elementary
Jill Newhouse
Henry F. Kite
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Fran Barber
Holiday Hill
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J. Allen Axson
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Jean Ribault High
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John Love
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Kings Trail
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Julia Landon Col-
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Greenland Pines
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Kim Corral
Gregory Drive
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Cheryl Pearthree
Hendricks Avenue
Elementary
Jessica Carew
GrccnncId
Elementary
Jacquelyn Jones
Grand Park
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Phillip Boyd
Global Outreach
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Connie Krug
Louis ShcfncId
Elementary
Jennifer Brown
Mandarin Oaks
Elementary
Dorothy Burch
Mayport Middle
Thomas Johnson
Neptune Beach
Elementary
Rachel Nunnally
Oak Hill
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Apryl Shackelford
Northwestern
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Teresa Carter
Love Grove
Elementary
Brittany Johnson
Martin Luther
King Jr.
Elementary
Kathryn Houser
Merrill Road
Elementary
Justin Blakeman
New Berlin
Elementary
Suzanne MacCray
Oceanway
Elementary
Patricia Montgomery
Mamie Agnes Jones
Elementary
Veronia Lax
Matthew W. Gilbert
Middle
Laurie Blanchard
Mount Herman
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Monique Worthen
Normandy Village
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Ann Kogelman
Ortega Elementary
Carolyn Tuttle
Oceanway Middle
Erica Lindsey
Loretto
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John Wells
Mandarin Middle
Scott Cason
Mandarin High
Kacy Kelly
Mattie V.
Rutherford Middle
Austin Shea Hunter
Nathan B. Forrest
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Andrena Barnes
North Shore
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Jodi Gibson
Palm Avenue
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Dorothy Hamm
Landmark Middle
Laura Makouske
LaVilla School
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Lisa Martin
Lake Lucina
Elementary
Ashley Sherwood
Long Branch
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Elizabeth Kelly
Lone Star
Elementary
Jacquelyn Harris
Bradley
Lake Forest
Elementary
Rachid Mechmech
Kirby-Smith Middle
Jaclyn Roche
Lake Shore Middle
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Augustina Veney
Pinedale Elementary
Urslyn Austin
Richard L. Brown
Elementary
Tracy Sieber
Preschool
Disabilities Center
Vamecia Powell
Robert E. Lee High
Kasana Grifnn
S. P. Livingston
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Saint Clair Evans
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Rachel Whorton
San Mateo
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Lynn Dostaler
Seabreeze
Elementary
Carson Savy
Spring Park
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Caroline
Spottswood
Ruth N. Upson
Elementary
Kimberly Rowe
Sabal Palm
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Patricia Beach
Samuel W. Wolfson
High
Charles Willard
Sandalwood High
Elaine Wiltshire
Southside Estates
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Ravonia Chisholm
Pickett Elementary
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R.V. Daniels
Elementary
Cameron Foley
Ramona Boulevard
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Anora Simon
Rufus E. Payne
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Pamela Strickland
S. A. Hull
Elementary
Sruthika Ravula
Sallye B. Mathis
Elementary
Sara Russo
San Pablo
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Kori Johnson
Somerset Academy
Eagle Campus
Erika Migues
Stanton College
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LaTonya Smith
Rutledge H. Pearson
Elementary
Casey Putney
Sadie T. Tillis
Elementary
Robert Ingle
San Jose
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Fredette Hendon
School for the
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Simia Richardson
Pine Estates
Elementary
Jonathan Walker
Reynolds Lane
Elementary
John Martin
Paxon School for
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Robyn Lynn Peterson
Parkwood Heights
Elementary
LaToya Burton
Southside Middle
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Christine Kennedy
Terry Parker High
Jodie Underwood
Twin Lakes
Academy
Elementary
Shirley Anderson
Wayman Academy
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John Chionchio
Whitehouse
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Susan Harper
Tiger Academy
Renoda Nealey
Venetia
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Lee Townsend
West Riverside
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Kay Odom
Windy Hill
Elementary
Jennifer Jones
Thomas Jefferson
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Zandra Pope
Twin Lakes
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Robyn White
West Jacksonville
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William M. Raines
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Timucuan
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Waterleaf
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Westview K-8
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Woodland Acres
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Susie E. Tolbert
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Stonewall Jackson
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