Editor’s note: Scroll down to see the winner of this week’s poll.
Welcome to TCPalm’s Teacher of the Week voting.
TCPalm wants to recognize Treasure Coast teachers making a difference for their students and schools. Readers — parents, administrators, students, community members and other teachers ― nominate their favorite teachers each week. TCPalm lists four nominated teachers, and asks readers to vote for their favorite to be named Teacher of the Week.
TCPalm invites you to support your favorite teacher by voting in this poll. And then revisit it to learn about the amazing teachers on the Treasure Coast.
This week’s TCPalm Teacher of the Week is Sarah Durgee from Jensen Beach Elementary in Martin County.
Voting began 5 a.m. Sunday and ended noon Friday.
Scroll down below the poll to see information about each of this week’s teachers.
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Sarah Durgee, Jensen Beach Elementary, Martin County
What the nominator said: “Sarah Durgee is a compassionate and dedicated special-education teacher for fourth- and fifth-grade students. She sets high expectations and supports her students in meeting their goals. Her belief in their potential inspires growth and success. Sarah is a tireless advocate who truly cares, creating a classroom where every student feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.”
Norma Miller, Weatherbee Elementary, St. Lucie County
What the nominator said: “Ms. Miller is so loving, sweet, and caring. She gives such a sense of warmth. I have no worries dropping my son off at school every day knowing that he is safe and well taken care of. Her dedication to providing our little ones a great pre-k foundation is admirable to say the least.”
Megan Schwenger, Mosaic Digital Academy, St. Lucie County
What the nominator said: “Mrs. Schwenger is very kind and helpful. Always willing to go the extra mile when a student is struggling. She is creative in her lessons, captures everyone’s attention, and makes the lessons fun.”
Jordan Snow, Pelican Island Elementary, Indian River County
What the nominator said: “Jordan is a very good and kind person and as a teacher there is nothing more important than the education and well-being of her students. Jordan goes above and beyond on anything that she does, especially taking care of her students. I wish I would have had a teacher like her and the patience that she shows.”
Colleen Wixon is the education reporter for TCPalm and Treasure Coast Newspapers. She covers school districts in Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie counties.
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Winner announced in the TCPalm Teacher of the Week poll (Aug. 3-8)
Reporting by Colleen Wixon, Treasure Coast Newspapers / Treasure Coast Newspapers
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