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Teachers. Many of you know one and everyone has been inspired by one. Yet how often have you stopped and thanked the people we trust with our children?

Teachers do far more than instruct. They teach our children about life, they are nurses at a time we can't be there, they console when feelings are hurt. They are moms and dads all wrapped up in one.

It's time we start recognizing Jacksonville's finest instructors. Every Wednesday, First Coast News' Erin Hawley will highlight a deserving teacher. We're looking for people who have made an impact on children's' lives, someone who has accomplished the extraordinary, or that special person who makes you say wow! And we need your help.

Click on the link below to let Erin know about a teacher you want to see recognized and watch every Wednesday on Good Morning Jacksonville and First Coast News at 7pm to see that week's Teacher of the Week.

E-mail us to nominate a Teacher of the Week. Send us your name, your phone number, name of the teacher and school.

Teacher of the Week

Teacher of the Week at St. Mark's Episcopal Day School is Full of Enthusiasm

11:12 AM, Nov 16, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- This week's Teacher of the Week is at St. Mark's Episcopal Day School. Maria Shelor is teaching her fourth-graders about cause and effect.

Teacher of the Week Models Good Behavior to Students

7:18 PM, Nov 9, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- This week's Teacher of the Week teaches kindergarten and first grade at Chet's Creek Elementary.

Mike Tetlow Remembered by Thousands as Inspirational Teacher

8:59 AM, Nov 9, 2011

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. -- This week's Teacher of the Week is a tribute to a very special man.

Kernan Trail Teacher Focuses on Hands-on Learning

10:19 AM, Oct 26, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- This week's Teacher of the Week teaches 5th grade at Kernan Trail Elementary.

Teacher of the Week Uses Goofy Personality to Keep Kids Engaged

10:23 AM, Oct 19, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Tracie Plish uses her goofy personality to keep her students excited about learning.

Teacher of the Week

1:40 PM, Oct 12, 2011

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. -- Coach Greg Stanton is teaching his students much more than how to stand when weightlifting, making him this week's Teacher of the Week.

Dog is Orange Park Teacher's Classroom Helper

7:06 AM, Oct 4, 2011

ORANGE PARK, Fla. -- An Argyle Elementary teacher is using a furry friend to keep kindergartners focused on learning.

Donna McCarthy-Jenson Teaches Students Test-Taking Skills

10:18 AM, Sep 28, 2011

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- Donna McCarthy-Jenson, our Teacher of the Week, has spent the last five years of her 27-year teaching career at St. Augustine High School.

Raines Teacher of the Week: 'We have Great Kids'

3:18 PM, Sep 21, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A teacher at Raines High School is helping students overcome their school's reputation.

Englewood Teacher's Philosophy: Every Child Has Potential

6:03 AM, Sep 20, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- An Englewoood Elementary teacher wants every student to know they can do great things.

KK Cherney Teaches Life Lessons at Chet's Creek Elementary

11:04 AM, Sep 8, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Originally KK Cherney was selected as a Teacher of the Week, but it turns out Cherney knows more about being a hero than, say, Wonder Woman.

Teacher of the Week: Lisa Paul Uses Technology to Teach

9:53 AM, Aug 24, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A First Coast teacher is joining kinesthetics and technology and using the pair to help special needs students.

Darnell Cookman Teacher of the Week

5:00 PM, Jun 2, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A sixth-grade world history teacher at Darnell Cookman Middle High School was nominated for Teacher of the Week by 17 of her biggest fans: her students. 

San Jose Episcopal Music Teacher of the Week

12:28 PM, May 25, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- He is the music teacher and band director at San Jose Episcopal Day School. Michael Calender is this week's Teacher of the Week.

Hendricks Avenue Teacher of the Week

1:24 PM, May 18, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Our Teacher of the Week is a 4th grade teacher at Hendricks Avenue Elementary and a former Teacher of the Year at the school.

President Obama Honors Duval County Teacher

4:10 PM, May 11, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Our Teacher of the Week was selected by President Obama as the best elementary math teacher in Florida and among the best in the entire country. 

St. Marys PE Teacher Retires

3:06 PM, May 3, 2011

ST. MARYS, GA -- Growing up, she didn't have P.E. in elementary school, so she made it her mission to teach physical education to as many young students as possible. After 33 years, Coach Vicki Maxwell is retiring. She's our Teacher of the Week.

St. Mark's Episcopal Third-Grade Teacher of the Week

12:01 PM, Apr 27, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A third-grade teacher at St. Mark's Episcopal Day School has a love of Florida history and she shares that love and enthusiam with her students. Drew Haramis is our Teacher of the Week. 

Mandarin High School Teacher of the Week

6:11 PM, Apr 20, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Students in one science class at Mandarin High School passed around and signed a petition to get their teacher nominated for Teacher of the Week. 

St. Augustine Teacher of the Week

1:26 PM, Apr 13, 2011

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- A second grade teacher at Otis Mason Elementary in St. Augustine is instilling the love of math in his students. He is our Teacher of the Week. 

Stanton College Prep Teacher of the Week

10:11 AM, Apr 6, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Great students often make great teachers. Our Teacher of the Week is inspiring her students to do great things.    

Glynn Middle Teacher of the Week

2:05 PM, Mar 22, 2011

BRUNSWICK, Ga. -- Our Teacher of the Week teaches 6th grade math at Glynn Middle School. Students and parents say she should be the Teacher of the Year.

Court Papers Reveal How Jarred Harrell Lured Somer Thompson

Newly Released Court Papers Reveal How Jared Harrell Lured Somer Thompason In

11:53 PM, Feb 3, 2012

McDonald's Drops Use of Gooey Ammonia-Based 'Pink Slime' in Hamburger Meat

McDonald's confirmed that it has eliminated the use of ammonium hydroxide - an ingredient in fertilizers, household cleaners and some roll-your-own explosives -  in its hamburger meat.

1:11 PM, Feb 1, 2012

Jarred Harrell Guilty in Murder of Somer Thompson

GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. -- The man accused of killing a 7-year-old Florida girl whose body was found in a Georgia landfill is scheduled for a court appearance Friday and a court spokeswoman says there's potential for a "significant development" in the case.

5:16 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Anonymous Source Confirms Somer Thompson Accused Killer Jarred Harrell Set to Plead Guilty

ORANGE PARK, Fla. -- An anonymous source has confirmed to First Coast News that Jarred Harrell is set to plead guilty in a pretrial hearing Friday, February 3rd, in Green Cove Springs.

12:45 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Ken's Top 10 Places to Buy Lunch for $7 or less

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- I don't know if you've ever done it: Sit down and count the cost of going out to lunch five days a week, but it adds up.

7:50 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Tipster in Somer Thompson Case Speaks Out

Thousands of tips poured in after Somer Thompson disappeared, but it was just one that set justice in motion.

Now the family that came forward in 2009 is speaking out about their experience.

12:30 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Police Find Missing First-Grader at Relative's Home

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Police are reporting that a first-grade student who disappeared from Loretto Road Elementary School this afternoon was found with a friend, according to Duval County Public Schools spokesperson Jill Johnson.

7:39 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Air Force to Cut 10,000 Airmen, Shift Aircraft

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Air Force says it will cut the service by nearly 10,000 active, National Guard and Reserve airmen next year, as part of a broad move to downsize and shift capabilities around the country to be better prepared for wars of the future.

11:59 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Mandarin Tebow Event Nearly Sold Out

MANDARIN, Fl. -- There are still about 800 tickets left for Tim Tebow's appearance at Christ's Church in Marc

11:34 PM, Feb 3, 2012

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