FDOE Bureau Chief, ‘25 UCF STE Distinguished Alumna, ‘21 National LifeChanger of the Year, ‘20 District Teacher of the Year

Joined October 2018
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Thank you @GovRonDeSantis and @richardcorcoran for continuing to invest in education! Relief pay and salary increases for teachers are so appreciated. When you invest in teachers, you are also investing in students and elevating the entire profession. It was an honor to join you!
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Thank you @StasiKamoutsas for celebrating teachers in such a powerful way and to all of @EducationFL for helping host these extraordinary educators. What an excellent week and now we wait for the big announcement in July! #FLTOY2027 🎉
What a great week we had @EducationFL hosting the five finalists for Florida Teacher of the Year!    It was an honor to celebrate these outstanding educators and the impact they have on the lives of Florida’s students every day.   Congratulations to each of our finalists!
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Many blessings to our Commissioner of Education on your birthday, @StasiKamoutsas! @EducationFL
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Florida’s future is brighter because of outstanding educators like these. Congratulations to the 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalists for their dedication to student success and for making a meaningful difference in classrooms across our state. #FLTOY2027
We are proud to introduce the 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalists! Congratulations to all five outstanding teachers who inspire excellence and elevate the teaching profession! #FLTOY2027
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Congratulations to Ms. Leon!
Nicole Leon, a literature teacher at True North Classical Academy, was selected as a 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist. Congratulations, Ms. Leon!   @FlCharter #FLTOY2027
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Congratulations to Ms. Blackburn!
Laurel Blackburn leads from the front and is richly involved in mentoring new teachers and collaborating with veteran educators. She continuously strengthens the instructional capacity of those around her.    Congratulations, Ms. Blackburn, on being named a 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist! Read more: bit.ly/48YzCQx
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Congratulations to Ms. Brown! 🎉
Congratulations to Osceola County’s Kyndall Brown for being selected as a 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist! Ms. Brown is an agriculture teacher at Harmony Middle School.    @Osceolaschools #FLTOY2027
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Congratulations to Bree O’Donnell! 🎉
Bree O’Donnell exemplifies the qualities of an exceptional educator who inspires students to achieve, supports colleagues and strengthens her school community.    Congratulations, Ms. O’Donnell, on being named a 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist! Read more: bit.ly/4ndwlmd
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Congratulations to the 2027 Florida District Teachers of the Year! See you in July! 🎉 #FLTOY2027
Congratulations to the 2027 Florida District Teachers of the Year! This group of elite educators has been recognized by their districts as experts in their field, demonstrating a superior capacity to guide students to academic excellence. #FLTOY2027
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After 20 years as a classroom teacher, it is an honor to now serve in the recruitment, development and retention of educators across Florida. I know the work and heart of a teacher and I celebrate you. Thank you, teachers, for your commitment to students! @EducationFL
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! This week we celebrate and elevate the more than 170,000 teachers across Florida. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to Florida students!
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Congratulations to Officer Hattaway and thank you Commissioner for celebrating school-related employees across Florida! @StasiKamoutsas
Congratulations to Chris Hattaway, a School Resource Officer at Rockledge High School in @BrevardSchools. Mr. Hattaway was named the 2026 Florida School-Related Employee of the Year! Thank you for keeping our schools safe!
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Congratulations to Assistant Principal Scott and thank you @StasiKamoutsas for celebrating our school leaders!
The 2026 Florida Assistant Principal of the Year is Reshonda Scott of East Ridge High School in @lakeschools! Ms. Scott has dedicated her career to supporting the learning of all students by ensuring each classroom is led by a committed, high-quality teacher. Congratulations, Assistant Principal Scott!
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Congratulations to Principal Loyed and thank you @StasiKamoutsas for celebrating our school leaders!
The 2026 Florida Principal of the Year is Brooke Loyed of Patronis Elementary School in @BayDistSchools. Ms. Loyed is known for setting high expectations for all students while empowering teachers with the support and resources they need to thrive in the classroom. Congratulations, Principal Loyed!
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Congratulations to these finalists! 🎉 @EducationFL
Congratulations 2026 Florida Principal of the Year finalists! Today we celebrate your leadership and the positive impact you have on your schools and communities. Martin Aftuck, @oneclayschools Brooke Loyed, @BayDistSchools Felice Bagley, Indian River County
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Congratulations to the finalists! 🎉 @EducationFL
The 2026 Florida Assistant Principal of the Year finalists exemplify outstanding dedication and commitment to Florida’s students. Congratulations, finalists! Reshonda Scott, @lakeschools Melissa Miller, @MDCPS Ryan Garrett, @SCPSInfo
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Congratulations to each finalist! 🎉@EducationFL
Congratulations to the five 2026 Florida School-Related Employee of the Year FINALISTS! Thank you for the support you provide to help Florida’s students succeed. Chris Hattaway, @BrevardSchools Valeri Rivera, @FloridaAtlantic Julie Vivan, @MDCPS Kari Vennard, @NassauSchoolsFL Destiny Suarez, Okeechobee County
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I have been given the incredible privilege of serving as the new Bureau Chief of Educator Recruitment, Development and Retention with the Florida Department of Education in Tallahassee. I have a line of very big shoes to fill and am honored to be stepping into this role. It is never lost on me how blessed I am by continued opportunities to learn, grow and serve. What an exciting new chapter up in Tallahassee this will be! ❤️
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Thank you @StasiKamoutsas and @EducationFL for continuing to celebrate and elevate the greatest profession in the world. You host us with such generosity and honor and, once again, it was the best week of the year. Congratulations to the new Florida District Teachers of the Year and welcome to the family!
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The best week of every year is FL Teacher of the Year Roundtable. I look forward to my reunion invitation annually and deeply value the continued opportunity to connect, learn and help elevate the teaching profession. @EducationFL @ToddWhitaker #FLTOY2026
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