As we head into this new school year, remember these words by Rebecka Peterson.

Here in Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪 cheering on our FSU Seminoles! #gonoles

“The most valuable resource that all teachers have is each other. Without collaboration our growth is limited to our own perspectives.” - Robert John Meehan Florida Department of Education Teachers of the Year alongside DCU Institute of Education Teachers Inspire recipients. 🇮🇪🇺🇸@fsucehhs

Just finished George Couros’ book “The Innovator’s Mindset” and I am re-inspired to innovate my practice! Watch out, ELL students of Eisenhower Elementary! #innovatorsmindset

We could have talked all night…George Couros is the real deal! He just gets it. What a blessing he is to the educational world. I can’t wait to share the podcast episode when it drops in a few weeks.

Bay Area Teachers of the Year meet regularly to uplift and encourage each other. Thank you to our districts for the support and opportunities granted to each of us. Pinellas County Schools Sarasota Schools Manatee Schools Hillsborough Schools Hernando Schools and Hardee County!

Anyone needing a reprieve, please see message below from USF St. Petersburg ❤️

Thank you Mayor for showing your support for our families affected by flooding from Hurricane Milton. We are #PCSstrong

📣 Prior to back to back hurricanes in Florida, George Couros invited me to be a guest on his podcast. If you need a distraction this weekend from all things heavy, download this 25 minute episode and give it a listen. Superintendent Kevin Hendrick, he’s a fan! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

📣🎙️Pinellas County Schools Podcast Episode 6: Finding Joy Through the Start of a School Year has dropped! The #joystories shared will bring tears to your eyes. youtu.be/2YyB__QB2yI?si…

Pumped to hear from Jeb Bush, our keynote speaker this morning at the ExcelinEd National Summit on Education. #EIE24

Day 2 of the ExcelinEd Conference did not disappoint! Keynote from former Florida governor Jeb Bush. Incredible breakout sessions on the importance of early literacy, innovative ideas for moving student outcomes, and the challenges and opportunities of AI learning. #EIE24

What a way to close out the amazing ExcelinEd Summit! Keynote by Sarah Huckabee Sanders was encouraging and uplifting when thinking about the future of education! 🙌🏻❤️🍏 #EIE24

Thank you for coming to our campus and making us feel so appreciated ❤️

📣 BRAND NEW SEGMENT CALLED “JUNIOR JOY” FEATURING 5 KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS 🎉🎙️Episode 7 “Finding Joy Through Early Literacy” has dropped. Grab some tissues! I think I cried 3 times during this one. The #joystories shared are so very heartwarming 🥹❤️ youtu.be/s4h1h79855s

I did it! 5 consecutive years of running at least one mile every day! 🙌🏻🏃🏼‍♀️❤️

Couldn’t ask for a better support system. Thank you 2022 State Teachers of the Year. ❤️

Thank you Pinellas County Schools for hosting the Student Leadership Summit. Our Belcher Bobcats 🐾 had a blast and can’t wait to bring back what they learned. #PCSproud

Had an amazing time connecting with educators from across the state at our Leadership Florida Annual Conference. #LeadFla25 #M7

Congratulations to our new 2026 Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year, Mark Harrison! #FLTOY2026 #FloridaTeachersLead