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Celebrating Educators
COMMENTS: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela
2015-2017. With the transfer- ring of her Principal Scott Weaver, Ms. Fabian trans- ferred to Roland Park K-8 Magnet IB World School. This is her 2nd year teaching at Roland Park. She currently at- tends St. Leo University with anticipated graduation date April 2019.
COMMENTS: Ms. Tashika Fabian brings an energetic and passionate vibe to her class on a daily basis and maintains high standards while demand- ing only students’ best efforts.
Ms. Fabian wants to have an even greater impact on the youth of today and aspires to be an Assistant Principal in the Hillsborough County Pub- lic School system. She is com- pleting her final semester at St. Leo and will be graduating in May 2019. I look for her to have a very successful future leading teachers, students and the community.
CHELSEA FARRIOR
YEARS TEACHING: 4 SCHOOL: Booker T. Wash- ington Elementary School SUBJECT: Math and Science BACKGROUND: I am cur- rently pursuing my K-5 Math endorsement at Western Ken- tucky University, Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from Capella University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Saint Augus- tine’s University. COMMENTS: Ms. Farrior loves to empower students through Math and Science. She enjoys teaching students how to be problem solvers in school and in life. She helps students maximize their aca- demic potential. Ms. Farrior is a lifelong learner, and works hard within the community and globally through her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
CHANTEL G. FREEMAN
YEARS TEACHING: 5 SCHOOL: Woodbridge Ele- mentary
SUBJECT: All Subjects Self-
Contained Kindergarten BACKGROUND: I have my Bachelor’s of Science in Early Childhood Education from the University of South Florida COMMENTS: “One of my greatest accomplishments life was becoming a teacher, which has also been one of my great- est joys! I do what I do because of the love that I have for my students. To see the joy on a student’s face when they achieve a goal makes all of the late nights and early mornings worth it!”
STEPHANIE FINLAYSON
YEARS TEACHING: 17 SCHOOL: Summerfield Ele- mentary
SUBJECT: Pre-K ESE (Ex- ceptional Student Education) BACKGROUND: Master’s of Arts & Sciences in Library & Information Science from the University of South Florida (USF); Bachelor’s of Science in Education Exceptional Stu- dent Education (K-12) with ESOL endorsement from Uni- versity of South Florida (USF); and certification in Prekinder- garten and primary education (Age 3 – Grade 3) COMMENTS: “The first six years of my teaching career were at Potter Elementary where I taught kindergarten and Pre-K. For 11 years, I have been at Summerfield Elemen- tary teaching Pre-K ESE. I love working with preschool chil- dren; my 3-5 year old students are a joy. I enjoy seeing them grow academically, socially and independently. Also, I feel that I learn and grow through them. I thank my classroom parents for their support through the years and my par- ents.”
LISA GAMMONS
YEARS TEACHING: 24 SCHOOL: Pierce Middle SUBJECT: Reading BACKGROUND: A. A. De- gree from Santa Fe Commu- nity College Gainesville, FL; B. A. Degree from University of
South Florida Tampa; and Master’s Degree Nova South- eastern University Fort Laud- erdale, Fl.
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