Four local teachers are the winners of a prestigious award for their dedication to education. Part of the University of North Florida’s Gladys Prior Award includes receiving a $15,000 check.
Teachers Mia Jenkins , Sangita Cody, Morgan Jackson and Latasha Lawrence received the Gladys Prior Award for 2023.– Four local teachers are the winners of a prestigious award for their dedication to education. Part of that award, the University of North Florida’s Gladys Prior Award, includes receiving a $15,000 check.
“The UNF College of Education and Human Services is honored to manage the Gladys Prior Awards and have a part in honoring the life-long educators who are making a significant impact in our community,” said Dr. Jennifer Kane, UNF COEHS interim dean. “We are very appreciative to Gilchrist Berg for his continued commitment to recognize and award our local educators.”
Jackson, and eighth-grade English and Language Arts teacher at LaVilla School of the Arts, is praised for having a strong connection with her students. “[I encourage them] to be better, to not be afraid of failure, to not be worried so much about the grade as what you walk away with,” Jackson said. “Do you know how to do something? To continue trying to do that is what I hope they can do. Trust themselves.”Lianna Knight, the principal at Lavilla School of the Arts, said she thinks Jackson is a perfect choice for the award.
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