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teachers of the year

Home | Michelle Stinson | Leonore Gualano | April Laymon | Suzanne Magish | Cindy Fitch | Maria DeMaio Arcodia | Teachers of the Year

2007 Dream Team Finalists
 

2007 Teacher of the Year Michelle Stinson Henry F. Kite Elementary		Leonore Gualano Sabal Palm Elementary		April Laymon Beauclerc Elementary
Michelle Stinson has taught for more than 15 years in Duval County. She believes that she role models for children no matter whether she is in the classroom or the mall. Full Bio		Leonore Gualano has served more than 17 years as a teacher, serving all of that time in Duval County.  Her parents were both teachers and influenced her decision to make education her profession. Full Bio		April Laymon has taught in Duval County for 11 years. April has developed many programs that not only showcase student performers, but enhance the overall quality of each student’s education. Full Bio

Suzanne Magish Jefferson Davis Middle		Cindy Fitch John Stockton Elementary		Maria DeMaio Arcodia North Shore Elementary
Suzanne Magish has taught for 27 years in Duval County. Suzanne believes that in order to successfully teach a child, you should provide a safe learning environment for them, nurture them and establish a personal connection. Full Bio		Cindy Fitch has taught in Duval County for more than 27 years. She believes that teachers have the power to turn around the lives of students each day. Full Bio		Maria DeMaio has taught in Duval County for four years. Maria provides mentoring experiences for education students and interns in her classroom. Full Bio

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