Teacher on First Coast Named Finalist for Teacher of the Year

A teacher on the First Coast learned this morning that she's in the running to be named one of the top educators in the state.

[MICHELLE JAX]

HOORAY FOR YOU,TIME SOMEONE WAS RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN TEACHING,SO MANY NEGATIVE THINGS BEING SAID ABOUT TEACHERS. I DON'T KNOW HER BUT CONGRATULATIONS,I HAVE TWO GRANDKIDS WHO ARE TEACHERS,I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO TEACH THESE DAYS.

[C Potrok]

Congrats Mrs. Lamar!!! I have witnessed first hand how your enthusiasm for teaching has had a profound effect on my son and his classmates at Callahan Middle. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to our children! I wish every child could be lucky enough to have teachers who are as dedicated as you and the rest of the facility at CMS.

[Former Student]

Ms Lamar was my teacher when I was in 8th grade at Yulee Middle School (of course that was several years ago as I am now 27!!!) But she was the most wonderful.. inspiring teacher I ever had! CONGRATS MS. LAMAR!!!!!!!!! You are awesome and totally deserve this!

[Colleague]

Jean demonstrates the highest level of professional commitment and skil in her work with students and colleagues. To carry out her professional reponsibilities, she gives generously of her valuable time, often extending beyond the school day.
Jean Lamar's passion for excellence has touched our everyday lives. I have never met a more dedicated or finer teacher. She aptly deserves to become the next Florida Teacher of the Year, Jean has what it takes to become the National Teacher of the Year.

[Colleague]

Jean demonstrates the highest level of professional commitment and skil in her work with students and colleagues. To carry out her professional reponsibilities, she gives generously of her valuable time, often extending beyond the school day.
Jean Lamar's passion for excellence has touched our everyday lives. I have never met a more dedicated or finer teacher. She aptly deserves to become the next Florida Teacher of the Year, Jean has what it takes to become the National Teacher of the Year.

[student of Mrs Lamar]

Mrs. Lamar is one of my teachers at Callahan Middle School. She is a wonderful teacher and she deserves to win state.