We are thrilled to celebrate Ms. Vaughn, who was selected to facilitate a national-level math workshop—an incredible recognition of her excellence and hard work in education! 🌟 Ms. Vaughn’s journey with Leon County Schools is truly inspiring. A product of LCS herself, she attended Springwood Elementary as a student and later joined the team as part of the Extended Day Enrichment Program. From there, her passion for teaching led her to become a paraprofessional, and eventually, she achieved her dream of becoming an educator. Known affectionately as “Ms. D” by her scholars, she has been shaping young minds in 4th grade since 2014. Thank you, Ms. Vaughn, for your dedication, commitment, and for showing our students what it means to give back to the community. We can’t wait to see the impact you make on the national stage! 👏 #ExcellenceInEducation #LeadersInLearning
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