TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Pensacola, FL - Escambia County Public Schools has released the names of the top five finalists for ECPS Teacher of the Year. The five finalists are as follows, listed in alphabetical order:
Brooke Ferrarra - Beulah Elementary
Stacey Hammer - Ransom Middle
LeAnne Jenkins - Beulah Middle
Kristin Maum - J.M. Tate High School
Kelly Reed - Global Learning Academy
Superintendent Keith Leonard and additional ECPS personnel surprised the five finalists at their schools.
“We are proud to honor these outstanding educators,” stated Leonard. “They are a great representation of all of our employees, and we would like to take time to thank them, as well as all of our employees, for all the hard work and dedication they demonstrate for our students each and every day.”
The overall Teacher of the Year for Escambia County Public Schools will be announced in late January, and honored, along with all district teachers of the year, at a special event.