Firstcoastnews.com Teacher of the Week

Teacher of the week: Jamie Christopher

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:01:36 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Students needing that extra boost of confidence will find it in our Teacher of the Week.

Teacher of the week: Susan Burns

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:00:57 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Susan Burns' combined love for the environment and healthy eating, has our Teacher of the Week's students benefiting inside and outside the classroom.

Teacher of the week: Tammy Gayle

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:57:14 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- With her family's support, our Teacher of the Week is inspired to make class fun for her students.

Teacher of the Week: Mary Krieger

Fri, 04 May 2012 13:02:19 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Our Teacher of the Week is an expert in psychology, using her knowledge and skills to help students help themselves.

Teacher of the Week: Tom Reynolds

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:15:17 GMT

ORANGE PARK, Fla. -- Being an actor of sorts helps Tom Reynolds keep learning fun for his sixth-grade students at Orange Park Elementary School.

Teacher of the Week: Scott Boyer

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:52:46 GMT

ORANGE PARK, Fla. -- Either you loved music classes in grade school, or you wanted nothing to do with them. Our Teacher of the Week makes sure that even if his students know nothing about music, they leave his class "rock stars".

Teacher of the Week: Linda Lyons

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:09:51 GMT

ORANGE PARK, Fla. -- Her calm demeanor coupled with a steady study style, has her students making huge strides during class and outside the classroom.

Teacher of the Week: Scott Boyer

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:36:51 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Watch the video to meet our teacher of the week.

Teacher of the Week: Stan Cowherd

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:27:40 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Watch the video to meet our teacher of the week.

Teacher of the Week: Elizabeth Cunningham

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:59:03 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL - A Mandarin Oaks Elementary School teacher's secret to loving her work with special needs students for the past 23 years.

Gina Riley: Teacher of the Week

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:49:36 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Our Teacher of the Week is described by her students as having the perfect mix of sternness and compassion.

Beverly McMillan: Teacher of the Week

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:18:27 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Retiring after 44 years of teaching, Beverly McMillan says she knew it was "time" now that some of her students, who became teachers, are now retiring themselves.

Ridgeview Elementary Teacher is Teacher of the Week

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:36:44 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Keeping a room full of kindergarteners entertained is a challenge.

San Mateo Elementary Teacher is Teacher of the Week

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:57:10 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Students in Lynette Smiley's classroom love their teachers.

Loretto Elementary Teacher is Teacher of the Week

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:29:31 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- From an early age, teaching came naturally to Erin Cushnir.

"I've always had a passion for kids," Cushnir said. "I knew from a pretty early age I wanted to do something for kids."

Kindergarteners Learn to Listen in Teacher of the Week's Class

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:18:33 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Silence is something you rarely hear from kindergarteners.

New Berlin Teacher Makes Books Come Alive

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:37:52 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Pauline Gonzales makes books come alive at her New Berlin Elementary School second grade class. She dresses the part and the kids love it.

St. Johns Co. Teacher Known for Enthusiasm

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:26:12 GMT

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. -- Renee Hobbs' students know her by her enthusiasm.

St. Johns Teacher Encourages Learning, Health

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:22:15 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- In just two years of teaching, Emily Piscitello has made quite an impact on her students.

Mandarin Teacher Strives to Make Math Simple

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:50:30 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Corey Waxman teaches geometry at Mandarin High School.