April 18, 2024 – When a famous hip-hop song blared through the speakers, ninth-grader Kendra Rouse hesitated at first. But then, she courageously dove into the circle of fellow students to show off her dance moves. At first, no one else joined her. But by the end of the 60-minute “Let’s Move” session at the […]
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(Editor’s Note – Below is a release from the Jacksonville Public Education Fund with slight modifications.) Jan. 21, 2024 – Congratulations to Gustavo Guzman, a biology teacher at Terry Parker High School, who was named the 2024 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year at the 33rd Annual EDDY Awards. Guzman, a third-year teacher, was selected […]
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(Editor’s Note – This post contains excerpts from a press released provided by the Jacksonville Public Education Fund’s press release. The excerpts are used with permission.) Oct. 26, 2022 – Congratulations to the 167 Duval teachers who have been nominated for the 2023 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year! The Teacher of the Year […]
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The release below is from the Jacksonville Public Education Fund and is being republished with their permission. Contact Amy Henderson at amy@jaxpef.org or visit www.jaxpef.org for more information. Dec. 3, 2021 –The Jacksonville Public Education Fund is proud to announce the top five finalists for the 2022 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year. The […]
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Dec. 1, 2020 – Congratulations to the five exceptional educators who were selected as finalists for 2021 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year! The announcement was made this morning by the Jacksonville Public Education Fund, who manages the Teacher of the Year selection process. One of the five finalists will be announced as winner […]
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Dec. 5, 2019 -It was a moment nearly 200 teachers with the Duval County School District hoped for, as the finalists for the 2020 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year, were surprised in their classrooms this week. “These teachers of the year have spent years honing in on their craft and perfecting […]
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