Tammie Fields

He says that time of his life was a wonderful experience, and from going to college, to working on a charter boat and teaching, those experiences shape his teaching style.

One-on-one time is the best time for students in Boehmer's class at Crystal Lake Elementary School in Lake Mary where she teaches pre-kindergarten Exceptional Student Education.

Petersen was born and raised in the very public school system; she's now teaching within. It is easy to see how Petersen's students really get into their lessons at Heathrow Elementary School.

Math teacher Derrick Reed encourages his students parents to be just as enthusiastic about their child's wins in the classroom as he is.

Roney's third graders are all in at Idyllwilde Elementary School in Sanford. "You guys have worked really, really hard in this classroom," she tells them.

Wano, who is a virtual teacher for Seminole County Public Schools, teaches middle schoolers across Seminole County elective courses, as well as a high school senior-level U.S. government class.

Randall Moore teaches science at Tavares Middle School. He also encourages students not to make the same mistakes he made saying education gives you choices.

Massengill teaches civics to seventh graders at East Ridge Middle School in Clermont. “The thing that brings me the most joy as a teacher isn’t the lessons, and it isn’t teaching.

She says with support, students can thrive despite any challenges they may face. "They need people to lift them up, so that to me is a big part of why I do what I do," she says.

Deesi teaches third graders all subjects at Sorrento Elementary School in Sorrento.