The designation of HIGH IMPACT TEACHER is reserved for exceptional educators that make a positive impact on student achievement! Educators selected to apply for the High Impact Teacher Corps (HITC) have demonstrated the ability to get significant results for students in some of Florida's most struggling schools. This professional learning program was developed to equip high impact teachers with the knowledge, leadership skills and networks necessary to extend their impact beyond the four walls or their own classrooms.
Members of the HITC engage in professional learning with multiple levels of support including in-person professional learning, online forums, one-on-one coaching calls and in-field coaching at their school. HITC teachers are provided with strategies, tools and coaching language along with opportunities to practice their teacher leadership skills within their cohorts and with a mentee at their school.
During the 2025 - 2026 school year, we launched the 8th cohort of the High Impact Teacher Corps. HITC is a growing network of educators who are achieving great success by positively impacting student learning in Florida.
2025-2026, Cohort 8
Sakhi Babakarkhil, Manatee County
Jocelyn Bell, Hillsborough County
Dana Bennett, Osceola County
Marquis Boddie, Hillsborough County
Leah Coleman, Florida A&M University
Kelsey Byers, Polk County
Leon Crawford, Duval County
Katherine Crockett, Baker County
Cristina Domingo Palacios, Palm Beach County
Joseph Donaldson, Duval County
Daria Edney, Palm Beach County
Daliana Del Mar García Vidal, Palm Beach County
Claudia Garcia-Gutierrez, Palm Beach County
Adriana Garcia-Medel, Palm Beach County
Stephen Greene, Putnam County
Adam Hermele, Palm Beach County
Shante' Holmes, Bay County
Kathryn Horbett, Polk County
Rachel Jiles, Polk County
Sheila Jimenez Barrios, Palm Beach County
Julie Kelch, Marion County
Keyshonna Kemp, Polk County
Lashaquonta Longstreet, Pasco County
Amanda McAllister, Sumter County
Barbara McGraw, Marion County
Dionne Meek, Brevard County
Tonya Miles, Putnam County
Hettie Norlund, Marion County
Seth Opoku, Volusia County
Rouse Orengo, Polk County
German Ortiz, Osceola County
Maria Porras Monroy, Orange County
Buansatie Ramadhar, Duval County
Kimberly Rathbun, Okeechobee County
Brooklyn Reuillon, Martin County
Lorguens Saintelien, Hillsborough County
Miriam Santiago, Lee County
Shannon Solis Palm, Beach County
Anita Stout, Palm Beach County
Collin Sunga, Orange County
Debra Swope, Palm Beach County
Ryah Taggerty, Pasco County
Christina Toro, Lee County
Rosalys Torres, Broward County
Tiffany Tucker, Duval County
Crystal Williamson-Moxey, Duval County
“I know that the work that I am doing is worth it. I do this work to change the trajectory for my students’ lives.”
“My students take responsibility for their academics in my classroom.”
“I aim to break down complex topics into understandable parts, provide relevant examples, and encourage critical thinking.”
“My students come from a variety of backgrounds and are on various levels, but I always hold the same, high expectations for all. ”
