Have you ever wanted to thank a special teacher for the impact they've made on your life? Here's your chance!

Each month, HCA Florida Healthcare and the Okaloosa County School District celebrate our outstanding educators in our community with the 'Thank a Teacher' award. You can help us celebrate our outstanding Okaloosa County teachers by nominating and sending your message of thanks today; your favorite teacher could be next.

Thank a Teacher Nomination Form

2024-2025 Recipients

Robert Hedge, Pryor Middle School
Lynn Morrell, Longwood Elementary School

2023-2024 Recipients

Robert Roeckers, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Mike Wilson, Lewis School
Lisa Brown, Destin Elementary School
Frank Schwandt, Fort Walton Beach High
Julia Nadler, Southside Primary School
Lisa Parnell, Eglin Elementary School
Carly Keaton, Laurel Hill School

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Okaloosa County School District has been recognized as a district-wide AdvancED accredited agency since December 9, 2006, with previous accreditations occurring at each school.

The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in the programs and activities that it operates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida is required by Title IX and its regulations not to discriminate on the basis of sex. This requirement not to discriminate applies equally to employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and act as the Okaloosa County School District’s Title IX Coordinator: Steve Chatman, Equity and Title IX Coordinator, 461 W School Avenue, Crestview, FL 32536 or (850) 683-9002. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies may also be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Inquiries regarding Section 504, Teri Schroeder, (850) 833-3108, or 202 A Hwy 85 N, Niceville, FL 32578.