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2019 Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced
Six Brevard Public Schools teachers have been selected as finalists for the 2019 Teacher of the Year distinction. These individuals were selected from among 92 district teacher and employee of the year nominees by a panel of judges comprised of principals and teachers from all over
Name: Kimberly Heming School: Meadowlane
Intermediate School Official Job Title: School Counselor,
Grades 3-6
What do you love most about teaching: “Often times, it’s the high-five
I [get] when a student uses a breathing technique to deescalate a feeling that could have led to an emotional trigger, [or] the phone call I receive from a parent who is relieved to have someone just listen to their concerns for their child.”
Name: Meg McGivney
School: James Madison Middle School Official Job Title: Chorus & Orchestra
teacher (Grades 7/8)
What do you love most about teaching: “The relationships I build with [my students] and what I am able to learn and gain from them [drives] me constantly to become a better teacher, better person, and gives me purpose.”
Name: Angela Barrons
School: Challenger 7 Elementary Official Job Title: Teacher, Title-1 (K-6)
What do you love most about teaching: “Understanding our students’ needs, and truly getting to know the whole child, is a best practice that wilel remain part of who I am as an educator for life.”
the county. Finalists were measured against a rigorous set of criteria that include teaching philosophy and practice, leadership, professional development and parental engagement in the learning process.
Name: Shannon Kraeling
School: Eau Gallie High School Official Job Title: Art Teacher (9-12)
What do you love most about teaching: “I appreciate being the reason many of [our students] come to school each day. Most of all, I love sharing in the excitement and accomplishment they feel when they see their finished artwork.”
Name: Melissa Vincent
School: Ralph Williams Elementary
School
Official Job Title: VE-SLD Teacher (K-6)
What do you love most about teaching: “The ‘a-ha moment’ is what I love about teaching, because at that moment there is a genuine look of joy and pride on students’ faces.”
Name: Carrie Friday
School: Southwest Middle School Official Job Title: Media Specialist (7/8)
What do you love most about teaching: “In my position, I get to be an ally for teachers and a cheerleader for students, while teaching a variety of subject areas. I have the ability to change the culture of our school, and get to [provide] a safe space for students who may not have that anywhere else.”
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