Tammy Jerkins, secondary mathematics teacher from Leesburg High School in Lake County, was named the 2018 Macy’s/Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year at the awards gala held tonight at Hard Rock Live at Universal Studios Orlando.

 Like any other school day, Mr. Fuentes and his students were focused on their lessons for the day.  He had no idea that today was different and that he was about to receive the surprise of a lifetime!

Like any other school day, Ms. Fiori and her students were focused on their lessons for the day.  She had no idea that today was different and that she was about to receive the surprise of a lifetime!

Like any other school day, Ms. Ko and her students were focused on their lessons for the day. She had no idea that today was different and that she was about to receive the surprise of a lifetime!

Like any other school day, Mr. Miller and his students were focused on their lessons for the day. He had no idea that today was different and that he was about to receive the surprise of a lifetime!