First Year Teacher Award

FUTURES First Year Teacher Award program recognizes beginning teachers who exceed district expectations. All nominees are honored at a reception in the spring and each receives a certificate of achievement. Two are selected as the First Year Teacher Award recipient at the elementary and secondary levels. 

The 2024 Elementary First Year Teacher Award recipient is Sean Hyacinth, Palm Terrace Elementary. The 2024 Secondary First Year Teacher Award recipient is Karilis Sanchez, Pine Ridge High. All nominees were honored at a celebration in May at the Deltona High School.