2026 School-Related Employee of the Year Top 10 Finalist

Duval County Public Schools is proud to celebrate these outstanding school-related employees for their dedication, hard work, and positive impact across our district.

The winner will be announced during the School-Related Employee of the Year Celebration on Friday, February 27 at 6:00 p.m.

A livestream will be available for those who cannot attend in person.

Finalists (listed in the same order as shown in the graphic):

Top Row (left to right)

• Ricardo Griffith – Sandalwood High

• Brittanni Sheppard – Thomas Jefferson Elementary

• Michelle Wahl – Fort Caroline Elementary

• Tracey Phelps – Crown Point Elementary

Middle Row (left to right)

• Sanford Leigh – Joseph Stilwell Middle

• Wanda Bonner – Holiday Hill Elementary

Bottom Row (left to right)

• Lashaundra Morrell – Normandy Village Elementary

• Tanja Boswell – Southside Estates Elementary

• Tiwana Johnson – Brookview Elementary

• Gequanda Murray – Alfred I. duPont Middle

Please join us for the live stream on February 27 at 5:00 p.m. as we celebrate these incredible finalists and the impact, they make every day for students, schools, and families across our district.

Here is the live-stream link: https://youtube.com/live/uETR5vj2yZU