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Congratulations to our

2026-2027

Martin County Teacher of the Year

Nominees!

Bessey Creek Elementary

Rachel Fitzsimmons

Kindergarten

Citrus Grove Elementary

Ivette Combass

Music

Crystal Lake Elementary

Amy Orr

Kindergarten

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Felix A. Williams Elementary

Anna Harkins

ESE - Emotional / Behavioral Disabilities Grades 3-5

Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School

Heather-Ann Covington

Social Studies

Hidden Oaks Middle School

Nick Carannante

Varying Exceptionalities

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Hobe Sound Elementary

Crystal Brandt

3rd Grade

Hope Center for Autism

Avalon Cummings

ESE - Exceptional Student Education

Pre-K

Indiantown Middle School

Miriam Hernández

Reading/Spire

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J.D. Parker Elementary

Rosa Bradford

4th Grade Gifted

Jensen Beach Elementary

Amanda McConnell

5th Grade Math/Science

Jensen Beach High School

Karen Allen

AP Biology

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Martin County High School

Allison Howard

CTE - Health Science

Murray Middle School

Ireland Awe

World History/Civics

Palm City Elementary

Brandi Heaton

Media Specialist

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Pinewood Elementary

Richard Acosta

Science Lab

Port Salerno Elementary

Jacqueline Davis

1st Grade

Riverbend Academy

Rhonda Oksman

Math

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SeaWind Elementary

Shannon Miller

4th Grade

South Fork High School

Marc Turull

Chemistry/Physics

Spectrum Academy

Nayomie Duran

Science

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Treasure Coast Classical Academy

Bobby Kennedy

ESE - Exceptional Student Education

Stuart Middle School

Heather Ryan

Science

Warfield Elementary

Holly Jo Sheltra

2nd Grade

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Community Choice

Voting is now OPEN!

We value your opinion.

Please place your vote for who you feel deserves to be named the 2026-2027 Martin County Teacher of the Year.

We also welcome you to share how this teacher made a positive difference in your life, the life of your child, or to your school or community.

Only ONE VOTE PER PERSON will be counted.
Only votes with valid email addresses that can send and receive emails will be counted
Community Choice will be incorporated into the overall judging process.
Voting will open until November 1.

Thank you for your time and input.