Tammie Fields

MELBOURNE, Fla. — Putting her own children first is having a ripple effect on many other children in A+ Teacher Debra Pollard's class at Sabal Elementary School in Melbourne.

When Spectrum News 13 stopped by Dickerson’s classroom, students were deeply engrossed in a math game using bright red solo cups.

Nicole Knapp's first-grade teacher taught her sign language, but in the third grade, she watched a movie about Helen Keller that led her to teach.

Jana Long teaches first grade at Union Park Elementary, and says students succeed when teachers and parents work together.

ORLANDO, Fla. — A+ Teacher Jana Long says not all students are on the same level, but when teachers and parents work together, every single student can achieve and succeed.

Darlene Grande was able to see the world at a young age and says her elementary and high school teachers taught her with love, respect and creativity.

Lords admitted he felt alone when he was young. "I came from a broken family. My mother — she wasn't even in the house," he said.

UCF Professor Dr. John Sacher says the election was fascinating and 50 to 100 years later people will remember it.

Orlando, Fla. — President-Elect Donald Trump is making history on several fronts that will no doubt be talked about for years to come.