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 2024 - 2025 school year, we launched the 7th 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.
2024-2025, Cohort 7
Kara Brady, Marion County
Tangula Brooks, Duval County
Karen Brown-Haynes, Palm Beach County
Mashera Buchanan Maxwell, Palm Beach County
Victor Bush, Madison County
Jennifer Carpenter, Putnam County
Brooke Carpenter, Putnam County
Johansson Colis, Polk County
Carolyn Coniglio, Palm Beach County
Bianca De La Bastide, Osceola County
Anna Flanders, Duval County
Nancy Grant, Duval County
Morgan Hansen, Sumter County
Amanda Hoffman, Leon County
Jenny Hoosac, Marion County
Kelly Huntzinger, Polk County
Amy Johnson, Lee County
Joshua Joy, Marion County
Hadda Kammou, Manatee County
Cynthia Lehtinen, Putnam County
Douglas Lloyd, Polk County
Jasin Marth, Lee County
Adastra Montanez, Brevard County
Titoya Murphy, Duval County
Jessica Noblin, Lake County
Jacqueline Russell, Orange County
Syolivette Santiago, Marion County
Tanessa Schulte, Escambia County
Tiffany Scott , Duval County
Yolonda Sewell, Hillsborough County
Brent Sheffield, Duval County
Hannah Simms, Polk County
Altagrace Simon, Polk County
Benjo St Fleur, Orange County
Natasha Thomas, Broward County
Carol Tracy, Lake County
Susan Tribit, Osceola County
Jacqueline Villaronga, Duval County
Kristen Wilson, Marion County
Atlanta Woods, 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. ”
