In Mandy Weinstein’s English class at Mandarin High School, every lesson feels alive.
It’s not quiet — and that’s the point. Students are talking, thinking out loud, challenging ideas, and discovering what it means to truly understand the world around them.
For Mandy, English isn’t just about reading and writing — it’s about learning to listen, to communicate, and to make sense of life.
“I want them to have the tools to make informed decisions for their entire life,” she said. “When those light bulb moments happen, that’s what makes it all worth it.”
Her classroom is a space where curiosity leads, confidence grows, and every student finds their voice. Those moments of connection — the spark when a concept clicks — are what drive her every day.
Because at Duval County Public Schools, teaching is more than a career.
It’s a chance to shape how students see themselves — and the world they’ll one day lead.
If you’re ready to make learning feel this meaningful, we’d love to have you on our team.
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
At the Schultz Center for Teaching & Leadership, University of North Florida students took their next step toward shaping young minds with Duval County Public Schools.
During Intern Day: From Campus to Classroom, future educators met with district leaders to explore teaching opportunities, learn more about classroom life, and discover how they can make an impact with Team Duval.
Events like these highlight the district’s commitment to building meaningful connections and supporting the next generation of educators right here in Jacksonville.
If you’re ready to inspire students, build connections, and make a difference where it matters most, join Team Duval.
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
During Intern Day: From Campus to Classroom, future educators met with district leaders to explore teaching opportunities, learn more about classroom life, and discover how they can make an impact with Team Duval.
Events like these highlight the district’s commitment to building meaningful connections and supporting the next generation of educators right here in Jacksonville.
If you’re ready to inspire students, build connections, and make a difference where it matters most, join Team Duval.
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
At Spring Park Elementary, learning feels like home — especially for Edina Besic.
Once a student in these very classrooms, Edina now teaches fifth grade in the same halls that helped shape her love for education.
A proud product of Duval County Public Schools, Edina brings warmth, creativity, and connection into everything she does.
Her classroom isn’t just a place for lessons — it’s a space where students feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow.
“Coming here and working with them makes it so special,” she said. “I try and make a personal relationship with all of them. I love this school to death because it’s always felt like home to me.”
That deep sense of belonging is what drives her to go above and beyond for her students — moving up with her class from fourth to fifth grade, personalizing lessons to fit every learner, and celebrating each small success along the way. It’s that same spirit that makes Team Duval educators stand out.
Across Duval County Public Schools, teachers like Edina Besic are proving that when passion meets purpose, classrooms come alive — and futures take shape.
If you’re ready to inspire students, build connections, and make a difference where it matters most, join Team Duval.
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
Once a student in these very classrooms, Edina now teaches fifth grade in the same halls that helped shape her love for education.
A proud product of Duval County Public Schools, Edina brings warmth, creativity, and connection into everything she does.
Her classroom isn’t just a place for lessons — it’s a space where students feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow.
“Coming here and working with them makes it so special,” she said. “I try and make a personal relationship with all of them. I love this school to death because it’s always felt like home to me.”
That deep sense of belonging is what drives her to go above and beyond for her students — moving up with her class from fourth to fifth grade, personalizing lessons to fit every learner, and celebrating each small success along the way. It’s that same spirit that makes Team Duval educators stand out.
Across Duval County Public Schools, teachers like Edina Besic are proving that when passion meets purpose, classrooms come alive — and futures take shape.
If you’re ready to inspire students, build connections, and make a difference where it matters most, join Team Duval.
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
At Edward H. White High School, curiosity doesn’t just happen — it’s sparked every day in Lauryn Stoney’s science classroom.
A proud graduate of Florida A&M University, Lauryn joined Duval County Public Schools in August, bringing a bright personality and a genuine love for learning that her students feel the moment they walk through the door.
She’s building more than lessons — she’s building confidence. With every experiment and discussion, she reminds her students that science isn’t just about answers, it’s about discovery.
Though new to teaching, Lauryn has already created a space where positivity thrives and potential comes to life — a classroom where every student feels seen, supported, and inspired to reach higher.
Across Duval County Public Schools, educators like Lauryn Stoney are showing that passion and purpose make the biggest impact of all.
If you’re ready to inspire curiosity, empower students, and start your own journey of impact — this is your moment.
Join Team Duval: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
A proud graduate of Florida A&M University, Lauryn joined Duval County Public Schools in August, bringing a bright personality and a genuine love for learning that her students feel the moment they walk through the door.
She’s building more than lessons — she’s building confidence. With every experiment and discussion, she reminds her students that science isn’t just about answers, it’s about discovery.
Though new to teaching, Lauryn has already created a space where positivity thrives and potential comes to life — a classroom where every student feels seen, supported, and inspired to reach higher.
Across Duval County Public Schools, educators like Lauryn Stoney are showing that passion and purpose make the biggest impact of all.
If you’re ready to inspire curiosity, empower students, and start your own journey of impact — this is your moment.
Join Team Duval: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
At Ramona Boulevard Elementary, belief isn’t just taught — it’s lived every day in third-grade teacher Jazmin Richo’s classroom.
A proud graduate of Duval County Public Schools, Jasmine remembers what it felt like to need a little encouragement. Today, she’s paying it forward — helping her students discover confidence, creativity, and the power of perseverance.
Her lessons go beyond reading and math. Through connection and care, she builds a foundation of belief — reminding every student that success begins with self-trust and a teacher who believes in them.
For 14 years, Jasmine has shown that the heart of education is about more than grades — it’s about guiding students to see their own potential and celebrating every milestone along the way.
Across Duval County Public Schools, teachers like Jasmine are shaping the next generation through passion, purpose, and belief in what’s possible.
If you’re ready to make a difference, inspire young minds, and continue a legacy of learning — this is your moment.
Apply today: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
At Westside High School, history came to life as students in Mr. Daniel Tobias Flint’s U.S. History class took part in the BLKOPS Foundation’s Veterans Day Road Show — “Honoring Service: The History and Significance of Veterans Day.”
The program highlighted the stories of SFC Alwyn C. Cashe, Jordan J. Corbett, and Arthur “AC” Coley — three veterans whose bravery reflects Florida’s rich military heritage.
By exploring these powerful stories, students learned the true meaning of service, gratitude, and civic pride — lessons that reach far beyond the classroom.
Join Team Duval and inspire what’s next: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
The program highlighted the stories of SFC Alwyn C. Cashe, Jordan J. Corbett, and Arthur “AC” Coley — three veterans whose bravery reflects Florida’s rich military heritage.
By exploring these powerful stories, students learned the true meaning of service, gratitude, and civic pride — lessons that reach far beyond the classroom.
Join Team Duval and inspire what’s next: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
At the 2025 BKS Corporate Run, Team Duval proved that our strength isn’t just in our schools — it’s in our spirit. From the first stride to the finish line, employees from every corner of Duval County Public Schools came together to celebrate teamwork, wellness, and community.
The Team Duval shirt proudly carried the message: “From Lesson Plans to Finish Lines.” It captured exactly what the night was all about — educators and staff bringing the same passion, teamwork, and determination they show in the classroom to the starting line.
That creativity and unity helped earn Team Duval the award for Most Original Design, a recognition that speaks to the heart of who we are as a district — innovative, collaborative, and always moving forward together.
When you join Team Duval, you’re part of a district that runs on dedication — in every sense of the word.
If you’re ready to make an impact with a team that supports and inspires, this is your moment.
Apply today: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
The Team Duval shirt proudly carried the message: “From Lesson Plans to Finish Lines.” It captured exactly what the night was all about — educators and staff bringing the same passion, teamwork, and determination they show in the classroom to the starting line.
That creativity and unity helped earn Team Duval the award for Most Original Design, a recognition that speaks to the heart of who we are as a district — innovative, collaborative, and always moving forward together.
When you join Team Duval, you’re part of a district that runs on dedication — in every sense of the word.
If you’re ready to make an impact with a team that supports and inspires, this is your moment.
Apply today: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
At Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies, creativity isn’t limited to one classroom — it’s woven into the fabric of the entire campus. From theatre and chorus to the band room and art studio, the Fine Arts program gives students a voice, a purpose, and a place to belong.
For Theatre Director Kristie Holley, who helped start the program nine years ago, it’s about more than performance — it’s about helping students grow in confidence and collaboration. Behind the curtain, seniors like Riley Ruppert-Richendollar bring productions to life, learning leadership through lighting, sets, and sound.
In the chorus room, Cyriac Adjevi, a proud graduate of Duval County Public Schools, guides students to find harmony not just in music, but in community. And down the hall, Band Director Cristina Ledford continues a legacy of mentorship — helping students turn new opportunities into lifelong passions.
Across Duval County Public Schools, the arts are thriving because of educators who inspire, encourage, and believe in what’s possible. When you join Team Duval, you’re not just teaching — you’re helping students discover who they are and who they can become.
If you’re ready to make a lasting impact through creativity, leadership, and connection — this is your moment.
Apply today: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
For Theatre Director Kristie Holley, who helped start the program nine years ago, it’s about more than performance — it’s about helping students grow in confidence and collaboration. Behind the curtain, seniors like Riley Ruppert-Richendollar bring productions to life, learning leadership through lighting, sets, and sound.
In the chorus room, Cyriac Adjevi, a proud graduate of Duval County Public Schools, guides students to find harmony not just in music, but in community. And down the hall, Band Director Cristina Ledford continues a legacy of mentorship — helping students turn new opportunities into lifelong passions.
Across Duval County Public Schools, the arts are thriving because of educators who inspire, encourage, and believe in what’s possible. When you join Team Duval, you’re not just teaching — you’re helping students discover who they are and who they can become.
If you’re ready to make a lasting impact through creativity, leadership, and connection — this is your moment.
Apply today: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
For Principal Jovana Williams at Biltmore Elementary, education isn’t just about instruction — it’s about connection. Every classroom visit, every hallway conversation, and every moment of encouragement reflects her belief that teachers thrive when they feel supported and seen.
With smaller class sizes, typically between 15 and 22 students, teachers at Biltmore have the chance to build stronger relationships and deliver lessons that truly reach each child. It’s the kind of environment where learning feels personal — and where educators can see the difference they make every single day.
For Jovana, leadership means more than managing a school — it means stepping into classrooms, offering feedback, and finding new ways to make each day better for students and staff alike. That spirit of teamwork and growth defines what it means to be part of Team Duval.
When you join the team at Biltmore Elementary, you’re not just taking a job — you’re joining a family that believes in your potential and invests in your success.
If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of students, this is your moment.
Apply today: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
With smaller class sizes, typically between 15 and 22 students, teachers at Biltmore have the chance to build stronger relationships and deliver lessons that truly reach each child. It’s the kind of environment where learning feels personal — and where educators can see the difference they make every single day.
For Jovana, leadership means more than managing a school — it means stepping into classrooms, offering feedback, and finding new ways to make each day better for students and staff alike. That spirit of teamwork and growth defines what it means to be part of Team Duval.
When you join the team at Biltmore Elementary, you’re not just taking a job — you’re joining a family that believes in your potential and invests in your success.
If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of students, this is your moment.
Apply today: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
For Monica Martinez at Arlington Middle School, civics is more than learning about government — it’s a lesson in seeing how the past connects to the present, and how every student’s voice can help shape the world around them.
As a proud Duval graduate, Monica has spent all four years of her teaching career giving back to the community that raised her. Her students aren’t just memorizing facts; they’re discovering the historical context of how we got here, and learning that their perspectives matter.
Alongside her is veteran teacher Mckenzie Fletcher, who brings 11 years of classroom experience and serves as a lead teacher supporting her peers. Together, they give students the benefit of two perspectives and two teaching styles — helping young people think critically, build logic, and understand the pillars of American democracy.
Moments like these show what education is all about — preparing informed citizens who can ask questions, challenge ideas, and one day lead with confidence. And it’s why being part of Team Duval matters.
When you join our team, you don’t just teach lessons — you shape futures, build community, and inspire students to see themselves as tomorrow’s leaders.
If you’re ready to make this kind of impact, now is the time to join Team Duval.
Apply today: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
As a proud Duval graduate, Monica has spent all four years of her teaching career giving back to the community that raised her. Her students aren’t just memorizing facts; they’re discovering the historical context of how we got here, and learning that their perspectives matter.
Alongside her is veteran teacher Mckenzie Fletcher, who brings 11 years of classroom experience and serves as a lead teacher supporting her peers. Together, they give students the benefit of two perspectives and two teaching styles — helping young people think critically, build logic, and understand the pillars of American democracy.
Moments like these show what education is all about — preparing informed citizens who can ask questions, challenge ideas, and one day lead with confidence. And it’s why being part of Team Duval matters.
When you join our team, you don’t just teach lessons — you shape futures, build community, and inspire students to see themselves as tomorrow’s leaders.
If you’re ready to make this kind of impact, now is the time to join Team Duval.
Apply today: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
For Stacey Thompson at Ramona Boulevard Elementary, the art room is more than a place for scissors, glue, and construction paper — it’s a space where students learn that creativity doesn’t stop at the classroom door.
Her fifth graders are discovering how to turn mistakes into new ideas, how to see challenges as opportunities, and how to find the courage to express themselves with confidence.
Moments like these show what education is all about — sparking imagination, building resilience, and giving every child the belief that they have what it takes. And it’s why being part of Team Duval matters.
When you join our team, you don’t just guide lessons — you shape futures, encourage creativity, and inspire students to dream bigger than they ever thought possible.
If you’re ready to make this kind of impact, now is the time to join Team Duval.
Apply today: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
Her fifth graders are discovering how to turn mistakes into new ideas, how to see challenges as opportunities, and how to find the courage to express themselves with confidence.
Moments like these show what education is all about — sparking imagination, building resilience, and giving every child the belief that they have what it takes. And it’s why being part of Team Duval matters.
When you join our team, you don’t just guide lessons — you shape futures, encourage creativity, and inspire students to dream bigger than they ever thought possible.
If you’re ready to make this kind of impact, now is the time to join Team Duval.
Apply today: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
For Nathalie from Beauclerc Elementary, Tania from Southside Middle, and Andrea from Riverside High School, the DCPS Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest became more than just an assignment — it became a way to honor the Hispanic leaders who inspire Jacksonville.
Their words earned them top recognition in this year’s contest, and last week, each was celebrated in front of their peers for the impact of their voices.
Moments like these show what education is all about — giving students the confidence to share their stories, celebrate their culture, and see the difference they can make. And it’s why being part of Team Duval matters.
When you join our team, you don’t just teach lessons — you help shape lives, uplift communities, and inspire the next generation to lead.
If you’re ready to make this kind of impact, now is the time to join Team Duval.
Apply today: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
Their words earned them top recognition in this year’s contest, and last week, each was celebrated in front of their peers for the impact of their voices.
Moments like these show what education is all about — giving students the confidence to share their stories, celebrate their culture, and see the difference they can make. And it’s why being part of Team Duval matters.
When you join our team, you don’t just teach lessons — you help shape lives, uplift communities, and inspire the next generation to lead.
If you’re ready to make this kind of impact, now is the time to join Team Duval.
Apply today: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
For the past five years, Otis Bryant has been helping young men find direction through the 5,000 Role Models of Excellence Project. A retired educator with 27 years of service in Missouri, Bryant chose not to stay retired — instead, he came to Duval County Public Schools to keep mentoring and shaping lives.
“It’s about giving them opportunities to grow and surrounding them with support,” Bryant shared. “With 5,000 Role Models, I have that freedom to actually speak over their lives and watch them grow.”
This year, the program has nearly 60 students involved, with a goal of reaching 100. The focus is on building friendships, improving grades, and preparing for life beyond high school.
Sandalwood Senior Cameron Coleman described the program as planting a mindset that lasts:
“When that plant grows, it’s going to expand, and other seeds will drop. These boys will grow up — and when they have kids, they can teach them the lessons they learned from their mentor.”
Behind every meeting is more than a lesson plan — it’s a legacy.
If you’re ready to make this kind of impact, now is the time to join Team Duval.
Apply today: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
“It’s about giving them opportunities to grow and surrounding them with support,” Bryant shared. “With 5,000 Role Models, I have that freedom to actually speak over their lives and watch them grow.”
This year, the program has nearly 60 students involved, with a goal of reaching 100. The focus is on building friendships, improving grades, and preparing for life beyond high school.
Sandalwood Senior Cameron Coleman described the program as planting a mindset that lasts:
“When that plant grows, it’s going to expand, and other seeds will drop. These boys will grow up — and when they have kids, they can teach them the lessons they learned from their mentor.”
Behind every meeting is more than a lesson plan — it’s a legacy.
If you’re ready to make this kind of impact, now is the time to join Team Duval.
Apply today: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
Larry M. Roziers is proving that service doesn’t end at retirement.
Larry, who spent nearly 40 years serving Duval County Public Schools — including 8 years as principal of S.P. Livingston Elementary, his very first principalship — returned to donate $500 through the foundation he and his wife, Pearl, established.
The gift will be used to support teacher morale, motivation, and incentives for students and staff.
“Teachers need to know they are loved because they are here from sun up to sun down,” Larry M. Roziers shared. “Every now and then we from the community need to lean over the fence and say you are appreciated.”
A reminder of gratitude, community, and the lasting bonds formed in Duval schools.
And if you’re ready to make an impact like this, now is the time to join Team Duval — where educators and leaders shape lives every day.
Apply today: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
Larry, who spent nearly 40 years serving Duval County Public Schools — including 8 years as principal of S.P. Livingston Elementary, his very first principalship — returned to donate $500 through the foundation he and his wife, Pearl, established.
The gift will be used to support teacher morale, motivation, and incentives for students and staff.
“Teachers need to know they are loved because they are here from sun up to sun down,” Larry M. Roziers shared. “Every now and then we from the community need to lean over the fence and say you are appreciated.”
A reminder of gratitude, community, and the lasting bonds formed in Duval schools.
And if you’re ready to make an impact like this, now is the time to join Team Duval — where educators and leaders shape lives every day.
Apply today: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
At Alden Road Exceptional Center, Eadie Helen Labartine is showing that belief can be built — layer by layer.
Originally from the Philippines, she joined Duval County Public Schools in 2022, bringing with her a love for technology, computers, and teaching students with special needs. Today, in the school’s 3D printing lab, she helps students discover not just new skills, but new confidence.
“It’s giving me a chance to impart my knowledge with students with special needs. With their disability, they can do more and they can achieve more — so they give me that job and opportunity,” she said.
For Helen, teaching isn’t only about what’s created in the lab. It’s about preparing students to see possibility in themselves and their futures.
Now is the time to join Team Duval and be part of classrooms where imagination and opportunity come alive.
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
Originally from the Philippines, she joined Duval County Public Schools in 2022, bringing with her a love for technology, computers, and teaching students with special needs. Today, in the school’s 3D printing lab, she helps students discover not just new skills, but new confidence.
“It’s giving me a chance to impart my knowledge with students with special needs. With their disability, they can do more and they can achieve more — so they give me that job and opportunity,” she said.
For Helen, teaching isn’t only about what’s created in the lab. It’s about preparing students to see possibility in themselves and their futures.
Now is the time to join Team Duval and be part of classrooms where imagination and opportunity come alive.
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
At Westside High School, Daniel Tobias Flint is turning a bold idea into reality.
A Marine Corps veteran and history teacher, he asked a simple question: what if U.S. History wasn’t just read in a textbook—but experienced in the very communities where it happened?
That idea grew into History on the Road (#HOTR), a national project blending storytelling, classrooms, and local voices to bring America’s past to life. From Ellis Island immigration to Chicago labor strikes to Elkhart County’s heritage, each episode connects local stories to national themes, showing how the past still shapes our present.
Learn more about the project: https://knighteagleconsulting.com/historyontheroad/
For Flint, teaching history isn’t about memorizing dates. It’s about sparking conversations, inspiring students, and making the lessons of yesterday unforgettable.
Now is the time to join Team Duval and make a difference in classrooms like his.
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
A Marine Corps veteran and history teacher, he asked a simple question: what if U.S. History wasn’t just read in a textbook—but experienced in the very communities where it happened?
That idea grew into History on the Road (#HOTR), a national project blending storytelling, classrooms, and local voices to bring America’s past to life. From Ellis Island immigration to Chicago labor strikes to Elkhart County’s heritage, each episode connects local stories to national themes, showing how the past still shapes our present.
Learn more about the project: https://knighteagleconsulting.com/historyontheroad/
For Flint, teaching history isn’t about memorizing dates. It’s about sparking conversations, inspiring students, and making the lessons of yesterday unforgettable.
Now is the time to join Team Duval and make a difference in classrooms like his.
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
At Oceanway Middle School, STEM comes with a sweet twist.
Ms. Williams had her students building solar ovens — not just to learn about energy and engineering, but to taste the results. With sunlight as their stove, they baked s’mores and turned science into something unforgettable.
It’s the kind of lesson that sticks — hands-on, creative, and fun. Students walked away not only with a snack, but with a spark for discovery.
This is what teaching looks like in Duval County Public Schools: curiosity at work, confidence in action, and kids seeing what’s possible when learning comes alive.
Now’s the time to join Team Duval.
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
Ms. Williams had her students building solar ovens — not just to learn about energy and engineering, but to taste the results. With sunlight as their stove, they baked s’mores and turned science into something unforgettable.
It’s the kind of lesson that sticks — hands-on, creative, and fun. Students walked away not only with a snack, but with a spark for discovery.
This is what teaching looks like in Duval County Public Schools: curiosity at work, confidence in action, and kids seeing what’s possible when learning comes alive.
Now’s the time to join Team Duval.
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
At Alfred duPont Middle School, Bibiguel Mullen is proof that experience can become strength.
She came to the United States from Kazakhstan in 2004, speaking little English. Today, as an ESOL teacher, she helps students from around the world — Spanish, Farsi, Arabic, and beyond — find their own voices in a new language.
Her path with Duval began as a paraprofessional. Fifteen years later, she has taught at every level — elementary, middle, and high school — always guided by one belief: every child can learn.
“Every child needs time to process the material,” she explains. “I remember myself learning English. I don’t want them to get frustrated. It’s easy — just do the work. I do, you do, and repeat with me.”
For Mrs. Mullen, teaching is more than language. It’s about giving students the confidence to believe in themselves.
Now is the time to join Team Duval and make a difference in classrooms like hers.
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
She came to the United States from Kazakhstan in 2004, speaking little English. Today, as an ESOL teacher, she helps students from around the world — Spanish, Farsi, Arabic, and beyond — find their own voices in a new language.
Her path with Duval began as a paraprofessional. Fifteen years later, she has taught at every level — elementary, middle, and high school — always guided by one belief: every child can learn.
“Every child needs time to process the material,” she explains. “I remember myself learning English. I don’t want them to get frustrated. It’s easy — just do the work. I do, you do, and repeat with me.”
For Mrs. Mullen, teaching is more than language. It’s about giving students the confidence to believe in themselves.
Now is the time to join Team Duval and make a difference in classrooms like hers.
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
For 15 years, Dr. Adrianna Davis has been more than a teacher at Darnell-Cookman School of the Medical Arts — she has been the driving force behind Duval County’s only Biomedical Sciences program.
From the first day of 9th grade to senior year, her students don’t just read about medicine — they practice it. They learn to run the same tests used to detect cancer and disease. They earn state credentials as biomedical technicians before they ever set foot in college.
Dr. Davis says the real reward is watching her students come back and tell her how much easier medical school felt because of the foundation they built in her classroom.
That is what makes Duval different: opportunity that begins in high school, but carries for a lifetime.
Interested in making a difference? Join Team Duval: https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
From the first day of 9th grade to senior year, her students don’t just read about medicine — they practice it. They learn to run the same tests used to detect cancer and disease. They earn state credentials as biomedical technicians before they ever set foot in college.
Dr. Davis says the real reward is watching her students come back and tell her how much easier medical school felt because of the foundation they built in her classroom.
That is what makes Duval different: opportunity that begins in high school, but carries for a lifetime.
Interested in making a difference? Join Team Duval: https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
Now in her 21st year at Andrew Robinson Elementary, Monica Gooch has turned everyday lessons into unforgettable experiences for her 5th graders. Known for making learning come alive, she uses hands-on activities to show students that knowledge is more than words on a page — it’s something they can see, touch, and connect to the real world.
One of her favorite lessons starts with a simple ear of corn. In her classroom, students discover it’s not just food, but fuel for cars, feed for animals, sweetener for drinks, and even the source of plastics. “When connections are made, it makes learning amazing. It enhances comprehension and makes it even better,” Gooch explained.
For Gooch, teaching is about more than academics. “Without teachers, there are no doctors, no lawyers, no leaders. We’re the foundation for every profession,” she said.
Born and raised in Duval County, Gooch has seen firsthand the difference education makes. “Duval County has been remarkable throughout my career,” she said proudly.
With passion, creativity, and commitment, Monica Gooch is shaping futures one lesson at a time at Andrew Robinson Elementary.
Now is the time to shape yours. Join Team Duval and be part of a district where educators change lives every day.
Apply today: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
