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Celebrating Educators
REMUS BULMER, JR.
YEARS TEACHING: 5 SCHOOL: Blake High School SUBJECT: Biology and Anatomy
BACKGROUND: “I am a graduate of Howard W. Blake High School; Bache- lor’s Degree in Biology/Envi- ronmental Science from Florida State University; Mas- ter’s in Educational Leader- ship from University of Tampa.”
COMMENTS: Blake High School’s 2018 Teacher of the Year; Founder and Executive Director of the Iota Beta High School Fraternity, Inc.
DAMEON CLAY
YEARS TEACHING: 10 SCHOOL: Wilson Middle
School
SUBJECT: School Counselor BACKGROUND: “I studied Psychology at Argosy Univer- sity, Atlanta. I obtained my Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology at the College of St. Elizabeth in Morristown, New Jersey. I later obtained my Educational Specialist Degree in Counseling Education from Augusta University.
I began working as a school counselor at KIPP AMP Charter School in Brooklyn, New York. After relocating to Augusta Georgia, I worked for Columbia County Schools as well as Richmond County Schools as an Elementary and Middle School Counselor. COMMENTS: “I relocated (for the final time!) to Tampa and am currently enjoying my role as a School Counselor in the middle school setting. I
am a Positive Psychology Practitioner and Life Coach outside of the school sector. I am a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., as well as Jack & Jill of America, Inc., Greater Tampa Chapter. I am married to Dr. E. Leila Jerome Clay and have three children, Kylii, Khloe and Kristian Clay.”
SHAUNDRA COLEMAN
YEARS TEACHING: 16 SCHOOL: Jennings Middle School
SUBJECT: Social Studies, 6th and 7th Grade History BACKGROUND: Undergrad Studies, University of South Florida; Master’s of Educa- tion, Concordia University. Currently pursuing Doctorate of Higher Education, National
Louis University COMMENTS: “As a practi- tioner, scholar, and life-long learner, it has been an honor to serve as an educator over the past sixteen years. It is my mission to empower students to their highest heights and prepare each to be productive citizens in society. I uphold the words of Rita Pierson as she quotes, "Every child de- serves a champion, an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and in- sists that they become the best that they can possibly be.
“It is truly an honor to be recognized and a part of this special Black History Month Edition.”
ROSHANDA T. COPELAND
YEARS TEACHING: 15 SCHOOL: Marshall Middle School
SUBJECT: Math BACKGROUND: 13 years teaching at Marshall Middle School. I am a graduate of Florida A&M University and have a Master’s Degree in Ed- ucational Leadership from Grand Canyon University. COMMENTS: “I am cur- rently working at my neigh- borhood school in which I once attended. I was raised up right down the street from Marshall Middle School. I am related to most of the people in this small town of Plant City, so a lot of the students are related to me in some way. I continue to teach at this
school so that I may be an in- spiration to my relatives that attend here. I also pride myself in being here to help them with classes and making sure they stay on the right track to make it to High School.”
LITREACE C. COPPIT
YEARS TEACHING: 13 years
SCHOOL: Jackson Elemen- tary
SUBJECT: 2nd grade/ all subjects
BACKGROUND: Bachelor’s in Science (Legal Studies), Minor in Criminal Justice and Master’s in Educational Lead- ership. I have only taught in elementary. I have taught 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. COMMENTS: “Being an ed- ucator is the best job ever. You get the opportunity to in- spire students, and prepare them for their future. Know- ing that I can make a differ- ence in my student’s lives, is best part about being an edu- cator.”
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