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  • April 13, 2024
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Robert East, Foundation Academy

Robert East is the director of athletics and operations at Foundation Academy.

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  • April 3, 2024
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Laura Saldarriaga, SunRidge Elementary

SunRidge Elementary's Laura Saldarriaga has been the secretary/bookkeeper since 2020.

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  • March 29, 2024
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Phyllis Crittenden, Orange Technical College — West Campus

Phyllis Crittenden is the custodial crew leader at Orange Technical College — West Campus.

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  • March 21, 2024
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Erin Crosby, SunRidge Middle School

The math instructor and coach has been at SRMS for 11 years.

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  • March 13, 2024
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Chifan Chang, Maxey Elementary

Program assistant Chifan Chang has been at Maxey Elementary School for two years.

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  • March 6, 2024
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Diana Hammond, Independence Elementary School

Ms. Hammond is the media specialist at Independence Elementary and has been with OCPS for 15 years.

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  • February 28, 2024
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Angel Bodiford, Thornebrooke Elementary School

Program assistant Angel Bodiford has been at the elementary school since it opened 22 years ago.

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  • February 21, 2024
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Dannerys Sanchez, Dr. Phillips Elementary School

Dannerys Sanchez is the front office clerk at Dr. Phillips Elementary School and is the first point of contact for parents, staff and visitors.

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  • February 15, 2024
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Matthew Thompson, Ocoee Middle

Matthew Thompson is the food and nutrition manager at Ocoee Middle School, and he is responsible for feeding more than 1,000 students breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack.

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  • February 7, 2024
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Deputy Steven’s Bertrand, Hamlin Elementary

Deputy Bertrand has been the school resource officer at Hamlin for two years and an SRO and Orange County deputy with Orange County Public Schools since 2016.

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  • January 31, 2024
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Clive Washington, Citrus Elementary School

Mr. Washington is the custodian crew leader at Citrus Elementary.

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  • January 24, 2024
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Stephen Corneau, Horizon West Middle School

Mr. Corneau is the director of instrumental music at HWMS and teaches multiple skill levels.

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  • January 17, 2024
Influencer of the Week: Rene J. Guity, Southwest Middle

Rene J. Guity is the eighth-grade guidance counselor at Southwest Middle School and last year’s Teacher of the Year.

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  • January 12, 2024
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Amy Chapel, Windermere Elementary School

Amy Chapel is the media specialist at Windermere Elementary School.

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  • December 23, 2023
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Milena Barros, KLA Schools of Horizon West

Milena Barros is the pedagogist at KLA Schools of Horizon West.

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