Santa Rosa Education Foundation

🍎✨ This afternoon, we are excited to celebrate some of Santa Rosa County’s newest and brightest educators at the 2026 Rookie of the Year Reception! ✨🍎

Today, we will honor 32 incredible teachers with three or fewer years of experience who are already making a huge impact in classrooms across Santa Rosa County. Their passion, creativity, and dedication to students are helping shape the future of education in our community. ❤️

During today’s reception, one outstanding educator will be named the 2026 Santa Rosa County Rookie of the Year — and we can’t wait to share the announcement! 🎉 Stay tuned this afternoon for the big reveal!

A huge thank you to our 2026 Rookie of the Year sponsors for making this celebration possible:
The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Santa Rosa County Association of School Administrators, Carol Boston, Bubba and Paula Drinkard, the Milton Woman’s Club, Elizabeth Hewey, Paula Lou Mapoles, Scott and Renee’ Peden, PenAir Credit Union, Linda Sanborn, Rick and Diane Scott, and Woodmen Life Chapter 906.

Special thank you to the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation for their continued support of educators in Santa Rosa County schools. 💙👏

🍎✨ Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! ✨🍎

This week, the Santa Rosa Education Foundation is celebrating the incredible teachers who inspire, encourage, and shape the future of our community every single day. 💙

From the early mornings and late nights to the endless patience, creativity, and care you pour into your students — thank you. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are so grateful for everything you do for the students of Santa Rosa County. 📚⭐

To all of our educators:
WE LOVE OUR TEACHERS! 💛