Teacher Of The Month: Oct. 2019, Bloomingdale/FishHawk; Mrs. Jacquelyn Waluzak, 2nd...
Why did you decide to become a teacher?
I had a wonderful kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Gancarz. She made learning fun and knew how to differentiate...
Teacher Of The Month: April 2020, BL/FH; Ms. Lori Haley, 11th...
Why did you decide to become a teacher?
I always knew that I wanted to be a teacher. Both of my parents were educators and...
Teacher Of The Month: Ms. JoAnn Jameston, 2nd Grade, Valrico Elementary...
Why did you decide to become a teacher?
I adored my grandmother and her stories of teaching in a one room schoolhouse before getting married....
Teacher Of The Month: Sept. 2019, CV; Ms. Lisa Aune, Bell...
Why did you decide to become a teacher?
I come from a large family. I believe because my deceased mother was such a wonderful, loving...
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: Jan. 2020, Christian Voice; Jennifer Boucher, Bell...
Why did you decide to become a teacher?
I loved school and reading as a child, and I was always involved in caring for or...
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. Kimberlee Collins, 8th Grade, Barrington Middle...
Why did you decide to become a teacher?
I’m a teacher’s kid myself. My mom has taught Early Childhood Education for over 35 years. I...
Teacher Of The Month: Dec. 2019, Riverview/Apollo Beach; Marilan McCray, 4th...
Why did you decide to become a teacher?
I was working in a different industry and the passion for education was placed in my heart....
Teacher Of The Month: Ms. Jeanna Dauphinee, 12th Grade, Brandon High...
Why did you decide to become a teacher?
To affect the lives of young people in the community and spark their interest in their future...