Tag: Christa McAuliffe Ambassador for Education

Florida schools roundup: Teacher of the year, school infrastructure and more

Teacher of the year: Jessica Solano, a third grade math teacher at Lakeland’s Highlands Grove Elementary School in Polk County for eight years, is named Florida’s teacher of the year. Solano, 29, wins $20,000 and a free trip for four to New York City for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. She also will serve as the... READ MORE