The Teacher of the Year Award recognizes outstanding teachers who have been nominated as the Teacher of the Year for their school site.  All schools in the district are invited to nominate one teacher at their site whom they feel is the most well-rounded and professional.  Finalists are selected by a district committee and individually interviewed.  One winner is then selected for the prestigious honor of being named Hillsborough County's Teacher of the Year.  The winner of this award goes on to compete for Florida State Teacher of the Year honors, and potentially the national Teacher of the Year.

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Congratulations to our 2010-2011 Teacher of the Year finalists!

Crystal Dukes - Freedom High School
Ryan Kinser - Turkey Creek Middle School
Emily Marrero - Philip Shore Elementary School
Marcy Ringdahl - Alafia Elementary School
Holly Sinclair - Gorrie Elementary School

Congratulations to the 2010-2011 Hillsborough County Teacher of the Year!

Emily Marrero, Philip Shore Elementary School

Click here to read about Emily's win.