Teacher Of The Month—Jan. 2019 Valrico: Ms. Kanarek, Kindergarten, Lithia Springs...
Why did you decide to become a teacher?
I trained to be a pediatrician, completing medical school and residency. However, when my kids were born...
Teacher Of The Month: Nov. 2019, Valrico; Ms. Candice Willoughby, Kindergarten,...
Why did you decide to become a teacher?
As a teenager, I babysat for a family whose youngest child had special needs. This little one...
Teacher Of The Month: Ms. Erin Bashor, Reading Specialist, Symmes Elementary...
Why did you decide to become a teacher?
My mother was an educator and I grew up observing her passion for teaching and spent many...
Teacher Of The Month: Aug. 2019, Brandon/Winthrop; Ms. Rhonda Arduini, 2nd...
Why did you decide to become a teacher?
Ten years ago, I was working in the Student Services department for a for-profit college. Many students...
Teacher Of The Month: Oct. 2019, Brandon/Winthrop; Mr. Peter Rowley, 8th...
Why did you decide to become a teacher?
Being a music student helped formulate my values, work ethic and worldview. I wanted to use music...
Teacher Of The Month—August 2019, Riverview/Apollo Beach, Ms. Adrienne Bates, 2nd...
Why did you decide to become a teacher?
I decided to become a teacher to help make a difference in the lives of children. Growing...
Teacher Of The Month: Nov. 2019, Riverview/Apollo Beach; Mr. Brian NeSmith,...
Why did you decide to become a teacher?
When I chose my college major, I picked music because it was the one thing I knew...
Teacher Of The Month: Ms. Kimberly L. Gardiner, 2nd Grade, Yates...
Why did you decide to become a teacher?
I was helping out my sister's teacher one year with packing up their room for the summer....
Teacher Of The Month: Ms. Carmela Pizzichetti, FishHawk Creek Elementary School
Why did you decide to become a school counselor?
I am passionate about working with children/students of all ages. I like to advocate for them...
Teacher Of The Month: Ms. Lisa Turbee, 3rd Grade, Mintz Elementary...
Why did you decide to become a teacher?
I have always had a love for children. I am also a product of a family of...











