Two Santa Rosa County teachers were among six educators throughout the state to be recognized by Governor Rick Scott last week during a Florida Cabinet meeting. Stephanie Shelton of T.R. Jackson Pre-Kindergarten Center and Deborah Taylor of Central School, both teach Head Start/VPK, were presented with a Shine Award for making significant contributions to the field of education, according to a press release from the Governor’s office.
“Florida’s hardworking teachers have helped our state become one of the best places in the nation for students to get a great education and be prepared for jobs in the global market place,” Gov. Scott said. “I am honored to recognize six outstanding educators today with the Governor’s Shine Awards for providing students with every opportunity to succeed in the classroom.”
Shelton, who has been teaching for 20 years, is credited for being named Jackson’s 2016 ‘Teacher of the Year.’ Taylor is credited for incorporating real-life experiences to teach her students, according to the press release.
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