1. Adam Richardson, Jupiter Christian School
Adam Richardson is the Business and Entrepreneurship Pathway Lead and a High School teacher at Jupiter Christian School. His goal is to teach the minds, reach the hearts, and inspire student leaders to impact the world for Jesus Christ. To support this mission, Mr. Richardson has expanded the Business and Entrepreneurship Pathway Program, developed the Business as a Mission Speaker Series featuring local entrepreneurs and business founders, and launched a DECA chapter with 22 students. Two of those students qualified for district competition, and one advanced to the state competition. He also coached students who founded 700 South Coffee and Apparel, two student-run businesses on campus created by students to experience business practices and challenges. Mr. Richardson has developed a robust experiential learning opportunity through business internships giving students real-life experiences through the student-run business. Believing that students are called to create, his goal is to design lessons that nurture creativity, foster an entrepreneurial growth mindset, and provide hands-on, real-world learning experiences. These opportunities prepare and equip students to confidently step into their callings.
2. Ednesha Willingham Brown, Pioneer Park Elementary School
Hello, my name is Ednesha Willingham Brown. I am a passionate educator entering my fourth year of teaching. While teaching Math I believe in the philosophy of “work hard, play hard” recognizing that while academic rigor is important, students also need movement, fun, and engagement to thrive. Understanding how challenging it can be for young learners to sit still for long periods, my classroom is designed to be active, dynamic, and full of joy. My goal is to make learning both meaningful and enjoyable helping students stay motivated while building strong academic foundations.
3. Michelle and Chris Hogan, St. Ann School
Chris and Michelle Hogan are the directors of the Performing Arts program at St. Ann Catholic School in downtown West Palm Beach. Chris has taught music at St. Ann since 2011, directing the school bands, choirs, and teaching general music classes to the lower grades. He is also the founding director of the St. Ann Youth Choir (SAYC), leading them on three singing pilgrimages in Europe and recording three original albums. Chris holds a Masters of Music in Music Composition from the University of Louisville, a Graduate Certificate in Film Scoring from UCLA, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Mary Washington College. He has composed several published choral pieces and his music has been used in multiple television series and commercial advertisements. Michelle has been the Theatre Arts Director at St. Ann since 2015, recently directing her 10th annual musical production, all of which have been performed at the Raymond F. Kravis Center. She received a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from the University of Mary Washington. Prior to teaching at St. Ann, Michelle worked as a teaching assistant in Fairfax County, Virginia in the preschool autism unit, and then at a charter school for autism in West Palm Beach. In addition to teaching at St. Ann, Michelle also works as a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist for Theraspeech Inc., a private practice in WPB. The couple is originally from the Washington D.C. area, where they both grew up heavily immersed in the performing arts. Chris played trumpet and piano, and began composing music in high school. Michelle acted in theatre productions, danced, and performed in bands and choirs alike. They have one daughter who is entering the 4th grade at St. Ann. With the ongoing support of their principal, Susan Demes, faculty and staff members, St. Ann families, and motivated students, Chris and Michelle have cultivated a rich performing arts program which has become known as one of the strongest in the area.
4. Rebecca Donovan-Bain, Palm Beach Lakes Community High School
Drawing from my rich Trinidadian and Grenadian heritage, courtesy of my father from Trinidad and mother from Grenada, I have forged a successful career as a Secondary School Educator currently at Palm Beach Lakes High School and adjunct professor, possessing over 30 years of combined experience in Theatre, General, and Special Education, garnered from my work in the Caribbean and North America. I have mentored teachers and developed workshops for the Future Education Association/Minority Teachers’ Recruitment Program. My professional path has led me to various parts of the Caribbean and rural communities, where I have worked with adult education and literacy through the BDD. I have mentored colleagues at the higher education level while teaching education courses and at the high school level. The achievements of my students demonstrate my commitment and dedication, with recent wins in all categories of the Shakespeare competition organized by Kids Inc. Moreover, one of my students secured the People’s Choice Award for Shakespeare at the national level for the English Speaking Union. I recently received an award for 3 weeks in July 2025 from ESU with the Travel and Learn Abroad award in the UK at the Globe Shakespeare Theatre, focusing on Teaching Shakespeare Through Performance.
5. Shakendra Moorer, Bak Middle School of the Arts
Shakendra Moorer is a passionate educator, creative visionary, and dedicated leader with over 14 years of service in the Palm Beach County School District. As a journalism teacher and After School Program Director, she empowers students to become critical thinkers and storytellers through news production, film, and community engagement. A proud alumna of Bethune-Cookman University and Nova Southeastern University, Shakendra holds degrees in Mass Communications and Educational Leadership. Her commitment to education extends beyond the classroom—mentoring new teachers, coaching nationally recognized step and color guard teams, and leading impactful programs through the National Coalition of 100 Black Women. Honored with the 2024 Dwyer Award, she remains driven by her mission to empower, educate, and elevate the next generation.
6. Steven Hammerman, The Greene School
Steven Hammerman is a middle school history educator who works across grade levels to create learning that endures. At The Greene School, his students don’t just study history; they step into it, wrestle with it, and share it with the world. Steven leads student journeys that cross classrooms, disciplines, and communities, partnering with local, national, and global organizations to create work that has purpose and permanence. His students build museum exhibits, lead research projects, and engage directly with experts, curators, historians, archivists, and Holocaust survivors, ensuring their work lives on to educate others for years to come. Working alongside his colleagues, Steven helps design schoolwide experiences that empower students to own their learning and create something significant. For him, education should extend beyond the lesson; it should shape how students see themselves and their place in the world.
