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What New Teachers Have to
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What they love about Duval County
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Moving to Duval County |
Choosing Duval County |
Why they love Jacksonville
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what they love about Duval County…
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The
cultural diversity of the students and staff is
awesome!”
Alicia Slater,
Kindergarten - ESOL Teacher
Arlington Heights Elementary |
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“When I interviewed at the
school board, they really tried to find the
right school that would fit my personality.”
Sarah Neel, 3rd
Grade Math/Science Teacher
Love Grove Elementary |
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“The convenience of being
able to talk to an
individual who is knowledgeable about their
specific field of expertise.”
Marcus Tate, 6th
Grade ELA Teacher
Oceanway Middle |
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“They refuse to budge on
their standards. They
always strive for the best.”
Pamela Brown, Music Teacher
Edward White High School |
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“Lynn Levert! She has really
helped me get
through the process. Also hoping that I can make
a difference.”
Jayson Sledge,
Reading Teacher
Wolfson High School |
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On
their interaction with the Duval County School Board...
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“Fantastic!
All of my questions have
been answered promptly and courteously.”
Nilda Albino, 1st
Grade Teacher
Central Riverside Elementary |
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“Outstanding! I’ve never
experienced a more helpful and supportive group,
than the DCPS employees who have been assisting
me through the recruitment and hiring process.”
Laroda Barnes,
Language Arts Teacher
Paxon Middle School |
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“My interaction with the
county has been very positive. Any questions
that I have are able to be answered with just a
simple phone call.”
Georgette Brown,
Math Teacher
Lake Shore Middle |
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”Everyone has
been very helpful. Brenda Hafer and April Bowers
in Human Resources has been great!”
Ernest Miller, Kindergarten Teacher
John Stockton Elementary |
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On their experience on moving to
Duval County...
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“Moving from
Tallahassee, everyone was
pleasant and very inviting.”
Pamela Davis,
High School Teacher
Mandarin High School |
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“I have gotten all the
necessary help and
guidance from the school board in my move
from India to Jacksonville.”
Jahan Ara
Shukoor, Middle School Teacher
Eugene Butler Middle School |
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“My experience was so
wonderful. I moved
from Michigan. Everyone was so warm and
inviting. They helped to make this home.”
Jessica Panchula,
4th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Greenland Pines Elementary |
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On why they chose Duval County...
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“It was my
life long dream to teach in my
home town – corporate downsizing afforded
the opportunity.”
Deborah Sibley,
7th and 8th Grade English Teacher
Eugene Butler Middle School |
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“Duval County is my home
town…It is a great
working environment.”
Tikila
Shakespeare, P.E/Health Teacher
Ft. Caroline Middle School |
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“I’ve lived in Jacksonville
since 1985. I’ve never
wanted to teach anywhere else”
Wendy Gilbert,
Kindergarten Teacher
Ramona Blvd Elementary |
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“I was born and raised in
Jacksonville. My mother
Taught in Duval County and my sister is an
administrator. It is a family thing.”
Dirk Bass, ESE
Teacher
Sabal Palm Elementary |
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On why they love Jacksonville,
Florida...
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“I love the
friendly people
and the Jaguars!”
Brittany Fowler,
2nd Grade Teacher
San Jose Elementary |
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“Small enough to feel like
home, but large
enough to have your own space. A great
place to raise a family. Very diverse!”
Eugenia Williams,
1st Grade Teacher
Andrew Robinson Elementary |
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“The variety of fun things to
do. The beaches,
fishing….”
Chris Gee, 7th
grade Math Teacher
Kirby-Smith Middle |
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“Jacksonville has so many
things to offer,
the arts, recreation, beaches, sports teams,
shopping, good proximity to areas, 2 ½ hours
to Disney World.”
Jane Szerba, 2nd
Grade Teacher
Alimacani Elementary |
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