Hillsborough Ed Foundation Excellence in Education
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It is our distinct pleasure to congratulate the 2025 Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator of the Year, Instructional Support Employee of the Year and Teacher of Year. Their dedication to excellence in education is what has driven us to support teachers and students in Hillsborough County for more than 35 years. They, and their colleagues before them, have helped shape the future for our students and raised the bar for those who follow.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
Chris Taylor
Chair
Joyce Haines, Ph.D.
Vice Chair
M ark Fernandez
Treasurer
Sean Shaw
Secretary
Anna Corman
President & CEO
DIRECTORS
Van Ayres
Maureen Butler, Ph.D.
Betty Castor
Tommy Chuck
Sol J. Fleischman, Jr.
Jackie Gilbert
Stacy Hahn, Ph.D.
Tina James
Barbara Janousek
Rob Kriete
Tate Kubler
Nina Lacevic
Dr. Anne Lenz
Drew Marshall
T.Corey Neil
Chon Nguyen
Ankit Patel
Kim Pietsch-Huff
Michael C. Poland
Anthony Rolle, Ph.D.
Mary Sue Rothenburg
Ted Stasney
Joel K. Stasney
Kevin H. Sutton
Kimberly D. Thresher
Mandy Weitknecht
Rep. Fentrice D. Driskell
EMERITUS
Tom R. Dorety
Doretha Edgecomb
Sue House
DJ Johnson
Gov. Bob Martinez
The best of the best
We are so excited to celebrate our district’s outstanding employees at Hillsborough Education Foundation’s 2025 Excellence in Education Awards in partnership with Hillsborough County Public Schools.
Every year, we look forward to honoring our amazing educators and school staff and reflecting on the impactful work they have been able to accomplish to continue to make a difference in students’ lives.
Out of 667 nominations from schools across the county, 13 educators and support personnel are being recognized as finalists with three being named winners in their categories.
We would like to congratulate our 2025 Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator of the Year, Instructional Support Employee of the Year and Teacher of the Year winners and everyone who was nominated by their schools for going above and beyond to make a lasting impact on our students.
It is an honor to be selected from more than 24,000 phenomenal teachers and staff. We applaud each of you who works to strengthen public education, create equity and empower our students to achieve academic and personal success, and we thank our Excellence in Education Awards sponsors who make this special celebration possible.
School Board members
Karen Perez, Vice Chair
Nadia Combs
Stacy Hahn
Patricia Rendon
Henry “Shake” Washington
Lynn Gray
Chair
President & CEo Superintendent
Chair
Hillsborough Education Foundation Board
Hillsborough Education Foundation
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Hillsborough County School Board
Excellence in Education Awards 2025 Finalists
Ida s. Baker Diversity Educator of the year
Instructional Support Employee of the year
Teacher of the year
Roxanne Coriell
Hunter’s Green Elementary Kindergarten Teacher
Alexander Cintron Marrero
Smith Middle P.E. Instructor
Sherriann Johnson
Gibsonton Elementary School Nurse
Edna Martinez Navarro
Gaither High Spanish Teacher
Susan Blackmon
Oak Park Elementary ESE Paraprofessional
Norma Borges-Garcia
Mort Elementary Bilingual Spanish Aide
Holly Mulholland
Claywell Elementary ESE Unique Aide
Brandie Palmer
Springhead Elementary Science Resource Teacher
Montine Vona Pergola
Newsome High English Teacher
Adam Wilinsky
Pride Elementary 5th Grade Math & Science Teacher
Winner Winner Winner
Antonyia McCray has served Hillsborough County Schools for over eight years, dedicating her career to Freedom High School. Starting as a math teacher, she now excels as a Student Success Coach, guiding students toward their academic goals. In addition to her role, she serves as FACE Ambassador, Title I Liaison, and SAC Chair. Antonyia holds a Master’s in Exceptional Student Education and gained international teaching experience through a service-learning program in Ghana, working with children at a local orphanage. Passionate about empowering students to achieve graduation success, she embraces every opportunity to make a lasting impact. Beyond her professional commitments, Antonyia enjoys family time, traveling, and frequent visits to Disney, where she continues to draw inspiration from the world around her.
Bonnie Walters has dedicated 27 years to Hillsborough County Public Schools, beginning as a one-on-one aide in an ESE classroom before serving as a clinic aide, Secretary 1, and Principal’s Secretary since 2012. She has been honored multiple times as Tampa Palms’ Support Employee of the Year and is now a finalist for the first time.
For over a decade, Bonnie has coordinated the school’s HeartFELT program, partnering with a local church to provide food for students in need. She also organizes canned food drives, clothing drives, and the annual Turkey Trot. Bonnie treasures her daily interactions with students, cherishing cards, pictures, and notes she’s received over the years. Her passion for her job and the school community keeps her inspired every day. Bonnie has two children and three grandchildren, who are the loves of her life.
Henry Bryson holds a B.A. in History from the University of Florida and a J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law. With over 13 years with Hillsborough County Public Schools, he has achieved a 100% AICE Global Perspectives pass rate and contributed to educational resources as a writer and editor for AP World History: Ways of the World and as a content creator for AP Daily.
As a District PLC leader for AICE International History and AICE Global Perspectives, he fosters collaboration and excellence among educators. Driven by a commitment to his students and colleagues at Leto High School, Mr. Bryson describes Leto students as the kindest and hardest-working people he knows and considers it an honor to be their teacher.
Freedom High Success Coach
Tampa Palms Elementary Secretary 4
Leto High AICE History Teacher
Ida S. Baker was the first African American to serve as Deputy Superintendent in the Florida Department of Education. She was known for her efforts to support underserved students and encourage academic success. In her honor, each school site may nominate an individual who embodies the pioneering spirit of Ida S. Baker by going above and beyond to meet the needs of our diverse student population.
Tara Tilotta
Adum K-8
Cortney Hatcher
Alafia Elementary
Kristin Sierra Manck
Alexander Elementary
Kenneth Cembalest Juarbe
Alonso High
Maria Wyatt
Aparicio-Levy Technical College
Kimberly Hunley
Apollo Beach K-8
Salvador Betancourt
Armwood High
Stacey Lucius
Cristina Villagomez
Bryan P.C. Elementary
Janelle Nord
Bryant Elementary
Andrea Williams Buckhorn Elementary
Andrea Story Burnett Middle
Maria Calderon
Burney Elementary
Maria Perez Burns Middle
Xiomara Mills
Caminiti Exceptional Center
Delora Campbell
D.W. Waters Career Center
Shaney Nadel
Davidsen Middle
Tina Torres
Davis Elementary
Mary Alers
Dawson Elementary
Ylenia Ruiz Pierluissi
Deer Park Elementary
Jimese Britt
DeSoto Elementary
Alecia Bimonte
Dickenson Elementary
B.T. Washington Elementary
Annie Lyons
Ballast Point Elementary
Evanyl Burgos-Halm
Barrington Middle
Carolyn Delgado Bay Crest Elementary
Wayne Shaw
Bellamy Elementary
Hildegarde Theodore
Belmont Elementary
Elaine Brenaman
Bing Elementary
Amy LaPlante
Blake High
Erin O’Grady NeSmith
Bloomingdale High
Kenneth Waite Jr.
Bowers/Whitley Career Center
Jessica Leasure
Boyette Springs Elementary
Lauren McKelvey Leto Brandon High
Samelia Davis
Brandon Success Center
Susan Washington Brewster Technical College
Victoria Jordan
Brooker Elementary
Areon Atkinson
Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High
TiAuna Shaw
Broward Elementary
Maybelly Mondragon
Cannella Elementary
Christina Calve
Carrollwood K-8
Debbie Holiday Carver Center
Linda Williams
Chamberlain High
Harold Medina
Chiaramonte Elementary
Nedge Exantus
Chiles Elementary
Alisa Strike
Cimino Elementary
Pamela Bowry Citrus Park Elementary
Lisandra Rodriguez
Clair Mel Elementary
Donna Clark Clark Elementary
Lorraine Fernandez
Claywell Elementary
Dawn Stites Collins PK-8
Jessica Bonin Colson Elementary
Winona Perez
Cork Elementary
Leah McRae Corr Elementary
Danielle Marie Ortiz
Crestwood Elementary
Deetra Smalls
Cypress Creek Elementary
Luis Colon
Doby Elementary
Dewey Singleton
Dorothy Thomas Exceptional Center
Kerri Aman
Dover Elementary
June Robinson
Dowdell Middle
Isabel Baez
Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary
Sarah Kunis
Dunbar Elementary
Adna Wilson
Durant High
Henry Perez East Bay High
Matthew Scime
Edison Elementary
Melody Martinez
Egypt Lake Elementary
Rondrick Rose
Eisenhower Middle
Cynthia Moody-Paige
Erwin Technical College
Mandy Allbritton
Essrig Elementary
Angela Roberts
Farnell Middle
Vicki Viverito
Ferrell Middle
Rachel Moreno
FishHawk Creek Elementary
Monica Parker
Florida Connections Academy
Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator of the Year
2025 Nominees
Felicia Hooper
Foster Elementary
Barbara Gable
Franklin Middle
Antonyia McCray
Freedom High
Kristina Kershner
Frost Elementary
Edna Martinez Navarro
Gaither High
Karen Willis-Barrett
Gary Adult
Sherriann Johnson
Gibsonton Elementary
Monica Chapa
Giunta Middle
Erin Bashor
Gorrie Elementary
Lauren Kongwa
Grady Elementary
Vonsohna Florestal
Graham Elementary
Terrance Russ
Greco Middle
Artavia Wilson
Hammond Elementary
Lauren Sturlaugson
Heritage Elementary
Aaron Grove
Hill Middle
Alexis Cooke
Hillsborough High
Karly Dell
Hillsborough Virtual Credit Recovery
Michelle Miller
Hillsborough Virtual K-12
Jennifer Dudley
Hospital/Homebound
Michelle Lilius
Hunter’s Green Elementary
Kenya Jones
James Elementary
Eve Soto Suarez
Jefferson High
Pollynesia Green
Jennings Middle
Marisol Marquez-Wingard
Kenly Elementary
Barbara Emil King High
Amanda Wacaser
Kingswood Elementary
Jessica McAlister
Knights Elementary
Emily Kanoza
Lake Magdalene Elementarytary
Cassandra Derosier
Lamb Elementary
Melissa Martin Lanier Elementary
Janice Watkins
LaVoy Exceptional Center
Aiyani Gibbons
Lennard High
Giselda Montenegro
Leto High
Lisandra Molina
Lewis Elementary
Dottie Urbanek-Nash
Liberty Middle
Natalie Travis
Limona Elementary
Jenna Benchikh
Lincoln Elementary
Rebecca Schlorf
Lithia Springs Elementary
De’Quan Wilson
Lockhart Elementary
Janet Davey
Lomax Elementary
Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator of the Year 2025 Nominees
Tricia Bellamy
Lopez Elementary
David Rivas Rodriguez
Lopez Exceptional Center
Jill Bisso
Lowry Elementary
Jocelyn George Lutz K-8
Karen Rose Heinberg Mabry Elementary
Larenz Johnson Sr.
Madison Middle
Kelly Biggens
Mango Elementary
Kiki Durney
Maniscalco K-8
Orlando Henlon
Mann Middle
Adrienne Thomas Marshall Middle
Monique Rodriguez
Martinez Middle
Lauren Reeves
McDonald Elementary
Lauren Arnold
McKitrick Elementary
Marquis Boddie
Memorial Middle
Catherine Najera
Mendenhall Elementary
Robert Canady III
Middleton High
Greta Woolley
Miles Elementary
Odessa Marie Osby
Mintz Elementary
Ruth Hughes
Mitchell Elementary
Nicole Pointer
Morgan Woods Elementary
Melissa Boucher
Mort Elementary
Lyndee Mansfield
Muller Elementary
Rosa Hernandez
Mulrennan Middle
Annette Rey
Nelson Elementary
Heather Shoup Newsome High
Sharita Crowell
North Tampa Success Center
Alexa Bourne Northwest Elementary
Margarita Miner
Oak Grove Elementary
Kim Taylor-Mallard
Oak Park Elementary
Altelio Moragne Orange Grove Middle
Michelle Wooden Palm River Elementary
Elizabeth White Pierce Middle
Michele Borne
Pinecrest Elementary
Susan Santiago Pizzo K-8
Veronica Gutierrez
Plant City High
Vicky Priscilla Chavis
Potter Elementary
Christine Goff Pride Elementary
Florine Miller
Progress Village Middle
Jewell Allen Rampello K-8
Nadine Hooper
Randall Middle
Titus Yang Reddick Elementary
Kyle Lockhart
Riverhills Elementary
Krystal Miller
Riverview Elementary
Ann Griffin
Riverview High
Helen Olivry
Robinson Elementary
Brian Cuff
Robinson High
Yvonne Stewart
Robles Elementary
Suheil Centeno Quintana
Rodgers Middle
Wendy Sibley
Roland Park K-8
Kathleen Prokopp
Roosevelt Elementary
Terri Vazquez
Ruskin Elementary
Erin Lugo
Schmidt Elementary
Domenick Saia
Schwarzkopf Elementary
Ivelisse Arroyo-Vazquez
Seffner Elementary
Lauren Tighe
Seminole Heights Elementary
Lexaun James
Sessums Elementary
Andrea Kirkland
Shaw Elementary
Nebi Salim Bakare
Sheehy Elementary
Vawn Reid
Shields Middle
Beth Tata
Shore Elementary
Lisa Gaspar
Sickles High
Rebecca Robinson
Simmons Career Center
Kandice Hill
Simmons Exceptional Center
Daphney Wong
Sligh Middle
Alexander Cintron Marrero
Smith Middle
Juanita Caplinger
South County Career Center
Yolanda Turner
Spoto High
Olga Patino
Springhead Elementary
Roschell Thybulle
Steinbrenner High
Heather McConnell
Stewart Middle
Valerie Perez
Stowers Elementary
Zandra Trull
Strawberry Crest High
Shardae Monroe
Sulphur Springs K-8
Laura Schulte
Summerfield Crossings Elementary
Maria Morales
Summerfield Elementary
Kristy Baker
Sumner High
Chantel Fitz
Symmes Elementary
Marilyn Rivera
Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary
Candace Johnson
Tampa Bay Technical High
Mialana Johnson
Tampa Heights Elementary
Lindsay Vizzi
Tampa Palms Elementary
Melody Amabile
Temple Terrace Elementary
Jackeline Grau Alvarez
Thompson Elementary
Amy Felix
Thonotosassa Elementary
Trish Pierson
Tinker K-8
Katrice Jackson
Tomlin Middle
Virginia Vera
Town & Country Elementary
Nahomi Kenny
Trapnell Elementary
Greta Smith
Turkey Creek Middle
Marelisa Moreno
Turner/Bartels K-8
Dawn Rogers
Twin Lakes Elementary
Christy Oliver
Valrico Elementary
Ty Baldwin
Walden Lake Elementary
Desiree Daerr
Walker Middle
Theresa Ruiz
Webb Middle
Taylor Fernandez
West Shore Elementary
Tami Gilligan
Westchase Elementary
Amanda Rizzi
Wharton High
TeShanna Rayner
Williams Middle
Jerry Comellas
Wilson Middle
Kimberly Mosley
Wimauma Elementary
Erika Butts
Witter Elementary
Jovan Pagan
Woodbridge Elementary
Sebastian Figueroa
Woodson PK-8
Angela Oser
Yates Elementary
Herlinda Barrios
York PK-8
Nichelle Glenn
Young Middle
Bruce Wright
Youth Services
Instructional support personnel are recognized for ensuring students and schools have the proper care and services available to promote an enriched and safe environment. Each school may nominate a person who supports the district through administration, transportation or health services. The winner of the award will go on to compete for the title at the state and, potentially, national levels.
Nurielys Roman
Adum K-8
Alain Rodriguez Dominguez
Alexander Elementary
Sandra Garboni Alonso High
Marilyn Rivera
Anderson Elementary
Robin Young
Aparicio-Levy Technical College
Melissa O’Neill
Apollo Beach K-8
Lindsay Moore
Armwood High
Kiawanna Davis
B.T. Washington Elementary
Abby Carvajal Arellano
Bailey Elementary
Kylee Gorngpratum
Ballast Point Elementary
Monserratti Rodriguez
Barrington Middle
Odalys Alcaz
Bellamy Elementary
Ashley Dorsey
Belmont Elementary
Mili Criswell
Benito Middle
Ramon Martinez-Cancel
Bevis Elementary
Monica Garaban Noguera
Bing Elementary
June Hall
Boyette Springs Elementary
Laura Garcia Buchanan Middle
Stacy Lane Burnett Middle
Loni Brock Burney Elementary
Amber Evanicky
Burns Middle
Sherry Thompson
Caminiti Exceptional Center
Thaina Sierra Cannella Elementary
Cristina Bedoya-Jaramillo
Carrollwood K-8
Yanet Hernandez
Davis Elementary
Angelina Hinton
Dawson Elementary
Marsha Ramai
Deer Park Elementary
Carmen Gines
DeSoto Elementary
Denise Matos
Dickenson Elementary
Mariela Torres
Doby Elementary
Maria Ansotegui
Dorothy Thomas Exceptional Center
Eric Smith Sr. Carver Center
Javier Suarez Prieto
Chiaramonte Elementary
Cristhian Valladares Murillo
Chiles Elementary
Giovanna Grajales
Cimino Elementary
Dianna Chambers
Citrus Park Elementary
Shannon Gibson
Clair Mel Elementary
Alena Plumb
Clark Elementary
Holly Mulholland Claywell Elementary
Harry Canalejo Coleman Middle
George Coulson Collins PK-8
Marcellus Demetrius Taylor
Brandon Success Center
Norma Taylor
Brewster Technical College
Iraemys Perez
Brooker Elementary
Leilani Warbritton
Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High
Lanice Glover
Broward Elementary
Gilberto Rodriguez
Bryan P.C. Elementary
Colleen Chrien
Bryant Elementary
Carmen Leyva Colson Elementary
Mckenzie Boggs Cork Elementary
Leira Amador-Victoria
Corr Elementary
Maxy Dominguez
Crestwood Elementary
Helman Daza Mateus
Cypress Creek Elementary
Natasha Patrignani
D.W. Waters Career Center
Lazara Gomez Prado
Davidsen Middle
Amanda Hendrix
Dover Elementary
Brenda Simon Dowdell Middle
Stephanie Tsalatsanis
Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary
Jorge Ramirez
Dunbar Elementary
Aimmee Sands
Durant High
Jesusita Alma Cano
East Bay High
Denise Pierce
Edison Elementary
Lourdes Ginesta
Egypt Lake Elementary
Susana Ponce
Eisenhower Middle
Kristopher Craig
Erwin Technical College
Sandra Van Dijk
Essrig Elementary
Courtney O’Neal
Ferrell Middle
Brenda De Jesus-Cotto
FishHawk Creek Elementary
Jessica Lynn Lopez
Florida Connections Academy
Nicole Jones
Folsom Elementary
Mariana Bradley
Forest Hills Elementary
Shemetria Harris
Foster Elementary
Instructional Support Employee of the Year 2025 Nominees
Vernetta Cochran
Frost Elementary
Solangel Gonzalez
Gaither High
Belkis Nunez
Gary Adult
Sara Horn Giunta Middle
Shannon Sheridan Gorrie Elementary
Sandra Richmond
Grady Elementary
Georgette Edwards
Graham Elementary
Kwanza Colon
Greco Middle
Heather Chumbler
Hammond Elementary
Aracely Garcia
Heritage Elementary
Lolita Landers
Hill Middle
Lindsey Marshall
Hillsborough High
Ivan Vazquez Rico
Hunter’s Green Elementary
Anna Pedraza
Ippolito Elementary
Lydia Ortega
Jackson Elementary
Erika Bennett
James Elementary
Wanda Rogers
Jennings Middle
Holly Russ
Kenly Elementary
Katie Gabric
Kingswood Elementary
Gina Webb
Lake Magdalene Elementary
Jayme Watkins
LaVoy Exceptional Center
Craig Wells Jr. Lennard High
Judy Guerrero Leto High
Jarielee Pares Padilla
Lewis Elementary
Angela Gonzalez
Liberty Middle
Katherine Miller
Limona Elementary
Stephanie Clark
Lincoln Elementary
Victoria Padron
Lithia Springs Elementary
Silvia Howard
Lockhart Elementary
Lyndon London
Lomax Elementary
Rubi Santos-Melendez
Lopez Elementary
Stephanie Ethridge
Lopez Exceptional Center
Linda Hill
Lowry Elementary
Mindy Logrien
Lutz k-8
Karen Taylor
Mabry Elementary
Treinqua Harrison
Madison Middle
Kerri Blosser
Mango Elementary
Alphonso Poole
Maniscalco K-8
Anthony Walker
Mann Middle
Terry Thompson
Marshall Middle
Instructional Support Employee of the Year 2025 Nominees
Milinda Stephens
Martinez Middle
Lidisbell Trujillo
McKitrick Elementary
Jessica Millan
Memorial Middle
Mireya Herr
Mendenhall Elementary
Luz Hernandez
Middleton High
Markus Joyner
Miles Elementary
Crystal Moore
Mintz Elementary
Natalie Bonilla
Mitchell Elementary
Kristine Wells
Morgan Woods Elementary
Norma Borges-Garcia
Mort Elementary
Michelle Bier
Muller Elementary
Iraida Dominguez
Mulrennan Middle
Melissa Torres
Nelson Elementary
Michelle Booth
Newsome High
Belkis Herrera
North Tampa Success Center
Darren Evans
Northwest Elementary
Susan Blackmon
Oak Park Elementary
Shakiera Scott
Palm River Elementary
Lawanda Bamlett
Pinecrest Elementary
Nuvia Hernandez
Pizzo K-8
Mary’Am Richardson
Plant City High
Wendy Kelly
Plant High
Katrina Hollingshed
Potter Elementary
Alexandria DeJoseph
Pride Elementary
Frederick McPherson Jr.
Progress Village Middle
Jennifer Greene
Rampello K-8
Beth Grossman
Randall Middle
Regina Frazier
Reddick Elementary
Catherine McGillivray
Riverhills Elementary
Kelly Mahoney-Hodge
Riverview Elementary
Johanna Ortiz-Mariani
Robinson Elementary
Bri Godfrey
Robinson High
Ashaureah Hamilton
Robles Elementary
Towanda Edwards
Rodgers Middle
Rebecca Celedon
Roland Park K-8
Debbie LeRoy
Roosevelt Elementary
Stephen Prevatt
Ruskin Elementary
Marleny Arbeloa
Schmidt Elementary
Shirley Rojas
Schwarzkopf Elementary
Kayli Lewis
Seffner Elementary
Lisa Boback
Seminole Heights Elementary
Barbie Perez
Sessums Elementary
Shalom Ortiz
Shaw Elementary
Anthony Jenkins
Sheehy Elementary
Ruth Ruiz
Shields Middle
Lazaro Sanchez
Shore Elementary
Misael Morales Perez
Sickles High
Nicole Jeffcoat
Silo Culinary Kitchen
Rocio Lopez
Simmons Career Center
Mollie Hamel
Simmons Exceptional Center
Girannie Torres Ruiz
Smith Middle
Rebecca Cora
SNS District Office
Larry Caplinger
South County Career Center
Cheryl Southerland
Springhead Elementary
Barbara Haight
Steinbrenner High
Carlos Bencomo Diaz
Stewart Middle
Oscar Aldana
Stowers Elementary
Amy Carlisle
Strawberry Crest High
Jose Fernandez Castellon Jr.
Sullivan Partnership Elementary
Troyvonne Dawkins
Sulphur Springs K-8
DeeDee Rodriguez
Summerfield Crossings Elementary
Sonia Avila
Summerfield Elementary
Chiquita Pugh
Sumner High
Alejandro Braithwaite
Symmes Elementary
Miguel Rivera Coll
Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary
Ry’isa Baker
Tampa Bay Technical High
Ronnika Coleman
Tampa Heights Elementary
Bonnie Walters
Tampa Palms Elementary
Mary Jane Leist
Temple Terrace Elementary
Raul Gordon
Terrace Community Middle
Lynne Allen
Thompson Elementary
Joelisse Sanchez
Thonotosassa Elementary
Nestor Rivera
Tinker K-8
Ariela Pimentel
Tomlin Middle
Belkys Garcia
Town & Country Elementary
Sherrie Ingram
Trapnell Elementary
Nancy Rajib-Mason
Turkey Creek Middle
Sheila Swain
Turner/Bartels K-8
Nieriv Nieves
Twin Lakes Elementary
Diane Kelley
Valrico Elementary
Carol Kahelin
Walden Lake Elementary
Alejandro Alfonso
Webb Middle
Rose Hyland-Mercidieu
West Shore Elementary
Dulce Cruz Liriano
West Tampa Elementary
Elisabet Ledesma
Westchase Elementary
Ona Miller
Wharton High
Juanita Smith Harris
Williams Middle
Pamela Perhosky
Wilson Middle
Manuelita Galarza
Wimauma Elementary
Sean Egizio
Witter Elementary
Monique Jolly Woodson PK-8
Daismer Ruiz
Yates Elementary
Anna Avery York PK-8
Renee Zeigler
Young Middle
Annette James
Youth Services
Congratulations to all the nominees — you are out of this world!
All of our educators and support staff are the shining stars in our district! We are stronger together. We celebrate you and thank you for leading an extraordinary mission to prepare young minds for life. Enjoy this moment of recognition!
Stellar
Leaders Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year!
Emily Tirelli | DeSoto Elementary Dr. Jennifer Canady | Riverview High
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, CHANGING LIVES.
CELEBRATING THE TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES AND FINALISTS WHO INSPIRE AND EDUCATE OUR FUTURE.
The Teacher of the Year Award recognizes outstanding teachers who have been nominated by their school sites for their dedication to the academic achievement of their students. The winner goes on to compete for Florida State Teacher of the Year honors, and potentially, national Teacher of the Year.
