He said it feels unbelievable to be awarded the top honor for Volusia teachers. He was selected from 71 nominees from each of the district s schools.
In his application for the award, he wrote that he became a teacher at age 30 and uses his position to build confidence and trust, foster creativity and give children a voice. If you are blessed in life you have been able to experience the work of a phenomenal educator, wrote Citrus Grove Principal Jennifer Williams in a recommendation letter. For the last several years, I ve had the pleasure of seeing Mr. G and his students in action and I can honestly say that he is one of the most talented teachers I have seen in our profession.
DeLand, FL - A school custodian is now in jail after the Volusia Sheriff's Office charged him with molesting a 13-year-old child. Deputies arrested 46-year-old Maurice Carter—a custodian supervisor at Starke Elementary&m.