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Learning from the 2018 Finalists' Classrooms, Part III

Third Visit: Kate Fiori, Vero Beach Elementary School, Vero Beach - Visiting Vero Beach Elementary School was delightful! I was greeted w...

Learning from the 2018 Finalists' Classrooms, Part II

Second Visit: Vanessa Ko, Palm Harbor Middle School, Palm Harbor - Palm Harbor Middle School is a beautiful school. Bright posters and st...

Learning from the 2018 Finalists' Classrooms, Part I

This blog series is going to be a blast! I am visiting the classrooms of some amazing teachers, the other four 2018 Florida Teacher of th...

My Children's Impactful Teachers

Since my children graduated from high school and left home to pursue their dreams, it has been hard to get everyone home at the same time...

Cupid's Perfect Chocolate Cake

This Valentine’s Day, I am excited to serve up the Florida Standards in the sweetest way possible – PERFECT CHOCOLATE CAKE! My grandmothe...

Jerkins' Family Favorites, Winter Edition -Part 2

Today, I am thrilled to share two recipes that are perfect for holiday potlucks! They are portable and easy to save if there are leftove...

Jerkins' Family Favorites, Winter Edition -Part 1

The holidays are well underway, and I am excited to share two more of my prized family recipes. I hope that you and your families enjoy ...

Jerkins' Family Favorites, Part 4

As Christmas approaches and we put together our menu for the Jerkins family dinner, I can’t help but think of dessert. Our family loves ...

Jerkins' Family Favorites, Part 3

One of my dear friends, Margaret Wesley, shared this fantastic recipe for GELATIN FRUIT SALAD with my family. Margaret made something sp...

Jerkins' Family Favorites, Part 2

Our family recipe book is a collection of delicious foods with recipes from so many different people. I hope you were able to try last w...

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