A+ TEACHER
St. Petersburg teacher helps dance students build their skills
Erin Cardinal is the dance teacher at John Hopkins Middle School.
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Erin Cardinal is the dance teacher at John Hopkins Middle School.
School Resource Officer Fredrick Powell has been working at Potter Elementary School for nine years.
Stephanie Ferreira spent more than 20 years teaching before opening Mobile STEM Academy. Now she brings field trips to classrooms around the Bay area.
As Hillsborough County Schools' district literacy coach, Kaitlin Behn has a passion for reading and teaching literacy.
Andrea Maltese has been teaching at Moon Lake Elementary for 30 years. She was nominated by a former student.
J.D. Baker has been a teacher in Pasco County for 22 years.
Dwight Lewis is the welding instructor at Largo High School.
Leticia Crawford had to take a break from teaching in 2021 when she was hospitalized with COVID-19.
Dr. Tricia Dieck has been a teacher for 21 years. She’s spent 16 years at the Academy of the Holy Names.
Nancy Murphy teaches fifth grade language arts and social studies at Brigham Academy. She's also an adjunct professor at Polk State College.
Kenneth Davis feeds the homeless and Tampa residents in need, using a huge mobile BBQ from his restaurant on East Osborn Avenue.
She is a trichologist who provides free advanced care not covered by the VA.
"GG" Marshall said she was inspired by her late mother, Gert, who was known to feed people in her home.
Volunteers in the group provide treats for 150 students in the Pack-A-Sack backpacks.
Growing on the Spectrum adapts classes to include exercise breaks, limited distractions, positive reinforcement and clearly established routines.
A star student, football player, musician and linguist, Austin Harmon use his combination of talents to serve his country.
Women lead all operations from ground control to aircraft loading for three shifts.
Seventy-five years ago, William Behringer, the museum founder, wanted to create a place for families to know their history.
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As the cost of living goes up, some senior citizens are having a hard time keeping up.
With the demand for engineers growing faster than a toddler, a local preschool is offering a new program called Little Engineers.
Amalie Arena officials have announced that a Keith Sweat birthday bash will deliver a night of soulful performances and timeless music.
Drivers say two lanes have been unfinished since January.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said she looks back on her COVID decisions with no regrets.
With spring break underway, students and families will be traveling to many of Tampa Bay’s beaches, including Treasure Island.
