Tuesday's Teacher of the Week
Each Tuesday, we'll show you how a particular teacher makes a difference and
why he or she is this Tuesday's Teacher of the Week. If you know of a teacher
in the community who deserves a "red apple," click
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Baby steps in the classroom can lead to big leaps later.
Art teacher Melanie Schlicter knew she had found her calling in first grade when students began offering up their lunch money for her drawings.
Guidance counselor Mary Melvin pushed for a candy free school. Students are rewarded with PE.
Tampa teacher Kelly Young says positive reinforcement builds confidence.
If you step inside the classroom of Lori Lenas, you had better watch where you step. That's because part of her classroom at Palm River Elementary in Tampa is outside with some very cute critters.
Diana Taliercio says being a railroad conductor put her on track to teach. She didn't become a teacher until she was 50.
Tuesday's Teacher says students can learn life lessons by falling down.
Amanda Yingling wants her students to feel at home.
Geography teacher brings love of people and places to the classroom.
Vickie Broadus says every child is special.
