Dr. Sarah Hall

FDOE Bureau Chief, ‘25 UCF STE Distinguished Alumna, ‘21 National LifeChanger of the Year, ‘20 District Teacher of the Year

[Dr. Sarah Hall @SarahHallEdD]

Thank you @GovRonDeSantis and @richardcorcoran for continuing to invest in education! Relief pay and salary increases for teachers are so appreciated. When you invest in teachers, you are also investing in students and elevating the entire profession. It was an honor to join you!

[Erika Fritz-Ochs @ErikaFritzOchs]

Florida’s future is brighter because of outstanding educators like these. Congratulations to the 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalists for their dedication to student success and for making a meaningful difference in classrooms across our state. #FLTOY2027

[Dr. Sarah Hall @SarahHallEdD]

@StasiKamoutsas Congratulations! It has been an honor to serve Florida’s students, educators, and families under your leadership and I wish you and your family many blessings in the future.

[Dr. Sarah Hall @SarahHallEdD]

Congratulations to Ms. Leon!

[Anastasios Kamoutsas @StasiKamoutsas]

Nicole Leon, a literature teacher at True North Classical Academy, was selected as a 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist.

Congratulations, Ms. Leon!  
@FlCharter #FLTOY2027

[Dr. Sarah Hall @SarahHallEdD]

Congratulations to Ms. Blackburn!

[Anastasios Kamoutsas @StasiKamoutsas]

Laurel Blackburn leads from the front and is richly involved in mentoring new teachers and collaborating with veteran educators. She continuously strengthens the instructional capacity of those around her. 

Congratulations, Ms. Blackburn, on being named a 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist! Read more: https://t.co/cH6xO7URZu

[Dr. Sarah Hall @SarahHallEdD]

Congratulations to Ms. Brown! 🎉

[Anastasios Kamoutsas @StasiKamoutsas]

Congratulations to Osceola County’s Kyndall Brown for being selected as a 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist! Ms. Brown is an agriculture teacher at Harmony Middle School. 

@Osceolaschools #FLTOY2027

[Dr. Sarah Hall @SarahHallEdD]

Congratulations to Bree O’Donnell! 🎉

[Anastasios Kamoutsas @StasiKamoutsas]

Bree O’Donnell exemplifies the qualities of an exceptional educator who inspires students to achieve, supports colleagues and strengthens her school community. 

Congratulations, Ms. O’Donnell, on being named a 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist! Read more: https://t.co/m2pviSr89i

[Dr. Sarah Hall @SarahHallEdD]

Congratulations to the 2027 Florida District Teachers of the Year! See you in July! 🎉 #FLTOY2027

[Anastasios Kamoutsas @StasiKamoutsas]

Congratulations to the 2027 Florida District Teachers of the Year! This group of elite educators has been recognized by their districts as experts in their field, demonstrating a superior capacity to guide students to academic excellence. #FLTOY2027

[Dr. Sarah Hall @SarahHallEdD]

After 20 years as a classroom teacher, it is an honor to now serve in the recruitment, development and retention of educators across Florida. I know the work and heart of a teacher and I celebrate you. Thank you, teachers, for your commitment to students! @EducationFL

[Anastasios Kamoutsas @StasiKamoutsas]

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! This week we celebrate and elevate the more than 170,000 teachers across Florida.

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to Florida students!

[Dr. Sarah Hall @SarahHallEdD]

Congratulations to Officer Hattaway and thank you Commissioner for celebrating school-related employees across Florida! @StasiKamoutsas

[Anastasios Kamoutsas @StasiKamoutsas]

Congratulations to Chris Hattaway, a School Resource Officer at Rockledge High School in @BrevardSchools.

Mr. Hattaway was named the 2026 Florida School-Related Employee of the Year!

Thank you for keeping our schools safe!

[Dr. Sarah Hall @SarahHallEdD]

Congratulations to Assistant Principal Scott and thank you @StasiKamoutsas for celebrating our school leaders!

[Anastasios Kamoutsas @StasiKamoutsas]

The 2026 Florida Assistant Principal of the Year is Reshonda Scott of East Ridge High School in @lakeschools!

Ms. Scott has dedicated her career to supporting the learning of all students by ensuring each classroom is led by a committed, high-quality teacher.

Congratulations, Assistant Principal Scott!

[Dr. Sarah Hall @SarahHallEdD]

Congratulations to Principal Loyed and thank you @StasiKamoutsas for celebrating our school leaders!

[Anastasios Kamoutsas @StasiKamoutsas]

The 2026 Florida Principal of the Year is Brooke Loyed of Patronis Elementary School in @BayDistSchools.

Ms. Loyed is known for setting high expectations for all students while empowering teachers with the support and resources they need to thrive in the classroom.

Congratulations, Principal Loyed!

[Dr. Sarah Hall @SarahHallEdD]

Congratulations to these finalists! 🎉 @EducationFL

[Anastasios Kamoutsas @StasiKamoutsas]

Congratulations 2026 Florida Principal of the Year finalists! Today we celebrate your leadership and the positive impact you have on your schools and communities.

Martin Aftuck, @oneclayschools
Brooke Loyed, @BayDistSchools
Felice Bagley, Indian River County

[Dr. Sarah Hall @SarahHallEdD]

Congratulations to the finalists! 🎉 @EducationFL

[Anastasios Kamoutsas @StasiKamoutsas]

The 2026 Florida Assistant Principal of the Year finalists exemplify outstanding dedication and commitment to Florida’s students. Congratulations, finalists!

Reshonda Scott, @lakeschools
Melissa Miller, @MDCPS
Ryan Garrett, @SCPSInfo

[Dr. Sarah Hall @SarahHallEdD]

Congratulations to each finalist! 🎉@EducationFL

[Anastasios Kamoutsas @StasiKamoutsas]

Congratulations to the five 2026 Florida School-Related Employee of the Year FINALISTS! Thank you for the support you provide to help Florida’s students succeed.

Chris Hattaway, @BrevardSchools
Valeri Rivera, @FloridaAtlantic
Julie Vivan, @MDCPS
Kari Vennard, @NassauSchoolsFL
Destiny Suarez, Okeechobee County

[Dr. Sarah Hall @SarahHallEdD]

@StasiKamoutsas Thank you, Commissioner Kamoutsas, for celebrating and encouraging the next generation of Florida’s teachers! What an honor to have you open the conference and share your message of appreciation for both educators and future educators. @StasiKamoutsas @EducationFL

[Dr. Sarah Hall @SarahHallEdD]

@StasiKamoutsas @FLTOY2026 It was such a fabulous celebration! Thank you for leading the way, Commissioner Kamoutsas.

[Dr. Sarah Hall @SarahHallEdD]

@UCFCCIE @EducationFL Thank you for celebrating with me!

[Dr. Sarah Hall @SarahHallEdD]

@DrMayteDovale You are such an encouraging and thoughtful friend and it was a privilege to work alongside you. We will keep in touch and I’m rooting for you right back!

[Dr. Sarah Hall @SarahHallEdD]

I have been given the incredible privilege of serving as the new Bureau Chief of Educator Recruitment, Development and Retention with the Florida Department of Education in Tallahassee. I have a line of very big shoes to fill and am honored to be stepping into this role. It is never lost on me how blessed I am by continued opportunities to learn, grow and serve. What an exciting new chapter up in Tallahassee this will be! ❤️

[Dr. Sarah Hall @SarahHallEdD]

@FSBAAndrea Thank you and likewise!