Aug. 26, 2024
Meredith Myers, a library/media technology specialist at Midtown Academy, was honored as a runner up for the Tampa Bay Times NIE Teacher of the Year Award.
The ceremony took place on Aug. 22 at Junior Achievement Tampa Bay Finance Park in Tampa. She was recognized for creating a newspaper for Midtown Academy with fourth-grade teacher Rae Breon. Myers wants to share the award with Breon.
The annual NIE Teacher of the Year Award recognizes educators who advocate for literacy and civic learning through the use of the Tampa Bay Times and Newspaper in Education materials. Learn more about the award.
See the full list of award winners below:
Grand Prize Winner
Denis Riel, Fivay High School, Pasco County
Runners Up
Olivia Boggs, Bayshore High School, Manatee County
Michele Hilliker, Dorothy C. York Innovation Academy, Hillsborough County
Rachel Miller, Crystal River High School, Citrus County
Meredith Myers, Midtown Academy, Pinellas County
Kaylin Schemmel, Oak Park Elementary School, Hillsborough County
Honorable Mentions
Ragen Carpenter, Randall Middle School, Hillsborough County
Lisa Lawson, Claywell Elementary School, Hillsborough County
Kristinna Sanchez, Hernando Christian Academy, Hernando County
