Dawnetta Lawrence, gifted teacher, Baldwin Middle/Senior High
"Just no other life for me. I love it."

Lindzee McClure, third grade teacher, Neptune Beach Elementary School
"You're not in there worrying about how you're going to pay the bills. You're in there worrying about the kids. That's your job. That's what you want to do."

Cammie Gavagan, autism spectrum disorder teacher, Kernan Trail Elementary School
"In that financial uncertainty came the hope of the referendum."

Melanie Mitchell, art teacher, Pinedale Elementary School
"My classroom environment has completely changed."

John Meeks, history teacher, Mayport Coastal Sciences Middle School
"Stability is definitely key."