State names 53 local ‘High Impact Teachers’

Teachers throughout Indian River County are making a high impact at local schools, according to the Florida Department of Education.

The department recently named 53 local instructors as “Florida High Impact Teachers.”

“This group serves as a small representative sample of the outstanding teachers here in Indian River County,” said Schools Superintendent Mark Rendell in a statement. “We congratulate each of them for the positive difference they are making in the lives of their students.”

School Board Chairman Shawn Frost said the 53 stand out teachers are key contributors to improvement at local schools.

“Congratulations to the honorees, you’ve made us all #SDIRCproud,” he said.

Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart said in a statement, ” We know more than we have ever known about the impact teaching has on student outcomes. With this knowledge comes the opportunity to celebrate successes and to support all educators in their journey to become more effective in the classroom. That starts by recognizing you.”

Here is a list of the High Impact Teachers for Indian River County