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2027 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist

Published: August 7, 2026 at 11:17 AM

We chat with Sarah Twardy, U.S. History & Government Teacher at Fernandina Beach High School, about being named one of five finalists for 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year.

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