Ashley Robinson said her recognition as Pea Ridge Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year, something she calls an ‘incredible honor’ highlights the value of what she does at the school.

Meg Quina didn’t know for sure she would one day become a teacher, but her background kind of set the stage for a career in education.

Sydney Nowling knew in fourth grade what she wanted to be when she grew up: Nellie Dobson.

Berryhill Elementary School Teacher of the Year Katie Carnley understands winning is about more than numbers.

Rhett Rowell is a coach who teaches social studies, but don’t confuse him with the Hollywood stereotype. Rowell’s peers selected him to be Jay High School’s Teacher of the Year for his wins in the classroom and his contribution to students’ lives.

Preparing students for careers as pharmacy technicians lets Vincent Armand, Locklin Technical College’s Teacher of the Year, combine two interests, science and instruction.

Rebecca Davenport, Bagdad Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year, credits her passion for teaching to two Escambia County educators.

The Special Olympics has helped thousands – maybe millions – of people since its founding in 1968. It helped Theresa Guy, Teacher of the Year at Martin Luther King Middle School in Milton, find a vocation.

Who says you can’t go home?

For Michelle Barlow, East Milton Elementary School’s library media specialist and 2023 teacher of the year, the East Milton community has always been a place she called home. In fact, it’s where her desire to become a teacher and, later a librarian, first came into being.

Santa Rosa County District Schools has announced its recognition as an A-rated school district for the 2022-23 school year, according to the recently released Informational Baseline School Grades and District Grades by the Florida Department of Education.