Amy Boyter’s connection to San Jose Elementary began as a homeroom mom. Over the past 25 years, that connection has grown into a career—and a family tradition.

“I started out as a homeroom mom, then a paraprofessional,” Boyter said. “I didn’t even have any college credits, but a teacher told me, ‘You should be a teacher.’”

She took that encouragement seriously. In her 40s, Boyter began pursuing a future in teaching. Eight years of classes and hard work brought her back to the school where she first discovered how much she loved helping children learn.

For Boyter, the reward comes when those lessons begin to click. Letters become words. Words become stories. And students discover they can read for themselves.

“By the end of the year, my kids are readers—and that changes everything,” she said.

Her influence also reached someone close to home: her daughter.

“She told me, ‘Mommy, when I grow up, I want to be a teacher at San Jose.’ And now she is.”

Today, mother and daughter share a connection to the school that helped shape their futures. For Boyter, the reason to stay is personal.

“This is the perfect place for me.”

Find Your Place on Team Duval

Every educator brings a different story to the classroom. Whether you’re considering a career change, preparing to begin teaching, or looking for your next opportunity, Duval County Public Schools invites you to explore what’s possible with Team Duval.

Meet with our recruitment team during walk-in teacher interviews, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the DCPS District Office, 1701 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207.

Bring your questions, learn about available opportunities, and take the next step toward a career helping students succeed.

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