Position: Paraprofessional
School: Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr. Elementary School
School District: Polk County Public Schools
City, State: Frostproof, FL
Leona Downing was nominated anonymously.
"From the moment I started working with the school board, she has guided me on how to do the job in a good manner. She is so patient and good with the kids. The kids just light up when they see her. Ms. Downing is hard-working and diligent in making sure the kids are grasping what she is trying to teach them! She is an all-around amazing paraprofessional and person who does it all for the kids," said the nominator.