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Teacher of the Week

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Loretto Elementary Teacher is Teacher of the Week

12:29 PM, Feb 8, 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- From an early age, teaching came naturally to Erin Cushnir.

"I've always had a passion for kids," Cushnir said. "I knew from a pretty early age I wanted to do something for kids."

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Teachers. Many of you know one and everyone has been inspired by one. Yet how often have you stopped and thanked the people we trust with our children?

Teachers do far more than instruct. They teach our children about life, they are nurses at a time we can't be there, they console when feelings are hurt. They are moms and dads all wrapped up in one.

It's time we start recognizing Jacksonville's finest instructors. Every Wednesday, First Coast News' Erin Hawley will highlight a deserving teacher. We're looking for people who have made an impact on children's' lives, someone who has accomplished the extraordinary, or that special person who makes you say wow! And we need your help.

Click on the link below to let Erin know about a teacher you want to see recognized and watch every Wednesday on Good Morning Jacksonville and First Coast News at 7pm to see that week's Teacher of the Week.

E-mail us to nominate a Teacher of the Week. Send us your name, your phone number, name of the teacher and school.

Teacher of the Week

Westview K-8 Teacher Keeps Busy for Students

4:53 PM, Nov 23, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Mary Sonnier-Nicholas teaches physically impaired students at Westview K-8.

Teacher of the Week at St. Mark's Episcopal Day School is Full of Enthusiasm

11:12 AM, Nov 16, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- This week's Teacher of the Week is at St. Mark's Episcopal Day School. Maria Shelor is teaching her fourth-graders about cause and effect.

Teacher of the Week Models Good Behavior to Students

7:18 PM, Nov 9, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- This week's Teacher of the Week teaches kindergarten and first grade at Chet's Creek Elementary.

Mike Tetlow Remembered by Thousands as Inspirational Teacher

8:59 AM, Nov 9, 2011

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. -- This week's Teacher of the Week is a tribute to a very special man.

Kernan Trail Teacher Focuses on Hands-on Learning

10:19 AM, Oct 26, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- This week's Teacher of the Week teaches 5th grade at Kernan Trail Elementary.

Teacher of the Week Uses Goofy Personality to Keep Kids Engaged

10:23 AM, Oct 19, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Tracie Plish uses her goofy personality to keep her students excited about learning.

Teacher of the Week

1:40 PM, Oct 12, 2011

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. -- Coach Greg Stanton is teaching his students much more than how to stand when weightlifting, making him this week's Teacher of the Week.

Dog is Orange Park Teacher's Classroom Helper

7:06 AM, Oct 4, 2011

ORANGE PARK, Fla. -- An Argyle Elementary teacher is using a furry friend to keep kindergartners focused on learning.

Donna McCarthy-Jenson Teaches Students Test-Taking Skills

10:18 AM, Sep 28, 2011

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- Donna McCarthy-Jenson, our Teacher of the Week, has spent the last five years of her 27-year teaching career at St. Augustine High School.

Raines Teacher of the Week: 'We have Great Kids'

3:18 PM, Sep 21, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A teacher at Raines High School is helping students overcome their school's reputation.

Englewood Teacher's Philosophy: Every Child Has Potential

6:03 AM, Sep 20, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- An Englewoood Elementary teacher wants every student to know they can do great things.

KK Cherney Teaches Life Lessons at Chet's Creek Elementary

11:04 AM, Sep 8, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Originally KK Cherney was selected as a Teacher of the Week, but it turns out Cherney knows more about being a hero than, say, Wonder Woman.

Teacher of the Week: Lisa Paul Uses Technology to Teach

9:53 AM, Aug 24, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A First Coast teacher is joining kinesthetics and technology and using the pair to help special needs students.

Darnell Cookman Teacher of the Week

5:00 PM, Jun 2, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A sixth-grade world history teacher at Darnell Cookman Middle High School was nominated for Teacher of the Week by 17 of her biggest fans: her students. 

San Jose Episcopal Music Teacher of the Week

12:28 PM, May 25, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- He is the music teacher and band director at San Jose Episcopal Day School. Michael Calender is this week's Teacher of the Week.

Hendricks Avenue Teacher of the Week

1:24 PM, May 18, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Our Teacher of the Week is a 4th grade teacher at Hendricks Avenue Elementary and a former Teacher of the Year at the school.

President Obama Honors Duval County Teacher

4:10 PM, May 11, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Our Teacher of the Week was selected by President Obama as the best elementary math teacher in Florida and among the best in the entire country. 

St. Marys PE Teacher Retires

3:06 PM, May 3, 2011

ST. MARYS, GA -- Growing up, she didn't have P.E. in elementary school, so she made it her mission to teach physical education to as many young students as possible. After 33 years, Coach Vicki Maxwell is retiring. She's our Teacher of the Week.

St. Mark's Episcopal Third-Grade Teacher of the Week

12:01 PM, Apr 27, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A third-grade teacher at St. Mark's Episcopal Day School has a love of Florida history and she shares that love and enthusiam with her students. Drew Haramis is our Teacher of the Week. 

Mandarin High School Teacher of the Week

6:11 PM, Apr 20, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Students in one science class at Mandarin High School passed around and signed a petition to get their teacher nominated for Teacher of the Week. 

St. Augustine Teacher of the Week

1:26 PM, Apr 13, 2011

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- A second grade teacher at Otis Mason Elementary in St. Augustine is instilling the love of math in his students. He is our Teacher of the Week. 

Stanton College Prep Teacher of the Week

10:11 AM, Apr 6, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Great students often make great teachers. Our Teacher of the Week is inspiring her students to do great things.    

Party in Pants Cuts Profits, Raises Prices

ORANGE PARK, Fla. -- Shoplifting is on the rise and it's impacting your bottom line. Ken Amaro is First For You.

1:44 PM, Feb 9, 2012

Married Couple Arrested, Child on Life Support

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Two people have been arrested, one charged with aggravated child abuse and the other child neglect, after a child was brought to Orange Park Medical Center unresponsive.

5:16 PM, Feb 8, 2012

UF Alpha Phi Alpha Suspended Due to Hazing Allegations

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Another Florida college is making headlines for hazing, and this time it's a fraternity at the University of Florida that's in the hot seat.

6:20 PM, Feb 8, 2012

Georgia Girl Fights Off Abductor in Walmart Video, Suspect Arrested

BREMEN, Ga. -- A surveillance camera at a Walmart west of Atlanta has captured dramatic footage of a 7-year-old girl struggling out of the arms of a man who was trying to abduct her in the toy aisle.

4:48 PM, Feb 9, 2012

Shands Jacksonville Gets 3D Mammography Tool

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Over the last six months, Shands Jacksonville has been working to get a new 3D mammogram machine online.  The machine, called Hologic's Selenia Dimensions, is designed to make it easier for physicians to see potential problems that a traditional mammogram would not catch.

12:38 PM, Feb 9, 2012

Tuition Up, Teachers Coming Locally

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Two major education stories making headlines.

10:00 AM, Feb 9, 2012

Jacksonville Group Rescues Human Trafficking Victims

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- On the streets of Jacksonville lurks a dangerous network of human trafficking.

2:31 PM, Feb 8, 2012

Friday Marks the Third Anniversary of the Disappearnce of Haleigh Cummings

PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. -- Friday, February 10th, 2012, marks the three year anniversary of the disappearance of Haleigh Cummings.

11:35 AM, Feb 9, 2012

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