For 19 years, Patrick Kyne has worked to make science exciting for his students. This summer, the Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School science teacher traded
For Nick Nelson, great teaching begins with making sure every student feels seen, valued, and capable of success. After 15 years in education, the Sabal Palm Elementary School teacher
In Valparaíso, Chile, walls do more than surround a city. Covered in murals, color, and visual storytelling, they tell stories about culture, identity, and community. For Monica Gold, those
Kari Houston went to Belize expecting to study rainforests, coral reefs, and conservation. She returned to Jacksonville with something even more valuable: a renewed sense of curiosity
Five educators from Jean Ribault High School traveled to Orlando with one shared goal: learn what successful schools are doing differently and determine how those strategies could
For Vernita Moore, science is not limited to textbooks, vocabulary lists, or classroom walls. It is happening every day in canyons, rainforests, rivers, rocks, weather
For Aaron Leatherbarrow, a fifth-grade English teacher at Wayman Academy of the Arts, writing is more than a classroom skill. It is a way for
For Garold Harris of Matthew Gilbert Middle School, creativity is not an extra. It is an essential part of helping teachers design meaningful learning experiences
For Rebecca Taylor and Laurie McDonald of Atlantic Coast High School, improving math instruction starts with a powerful shift: helping students do more than “do
Twelve educators from across Duval County have been named the newest Cindy Edelman Excellence in Teaching Fellows for projects designed to bring new ideas, stronger classroom supports,