Florida Educators Receive Scholarships From Teachers Of Tomorrow

TALLAHASSEE, FL –  Teachers of Tomorrow (ToT), the nation’s leading Educator Preparation Program (EPP), announced today the winners for its annual New Teacher Scholarship. Two aspiring teachers in Florida, with unique and inspiring backgrounds, were among the winners.

“All of us have been positively impacted by caring, talented teachers who made a genuine difference in our lives,” said Dr. Heath Morrison, ToT CEO. “At Teachers of Tomorrow, we strive to encourage and support teaching candidates who will enrich classrooms with their real-world experiences and perspectives. High-quality teachers create an environment where students thrive.”

Proudly celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, ToT has certified over 85,000 teachers nationwide. The 20 aspiring teachers will be awarded up to $6,000 in scholarships to cover the entire cost of ToT’s program fee.

While Florida has made significant gains in recent years, the 2025 Nation’s Report Card showed students are still falling behind in literacy, with the state dropping to 43rd in the nation for 8th-grade reading scores. ToT is working to fill teacher vacancies and ensure every student has a high-quality teacher in their classroom.

The 2025 New Teacher Scholarship winners in Florida are: 

·         Robyn Garrett | Bristol

“As a mother of three young children, my journey into education has been rooted in a desire to create a space where children feel seen, heard, and capable. I want to help children believe in themselves and meet each student where they are with compassion and high expectations.”  

·         Benjamin Sund | Lakeland

“Unlike most people, I have not always known what I wanted to do with my life or what I wanted to be when I grew up. It was when I was working in my biology class on a genetics project that I realized I had a deep love for the sciences. This led me to want to become a researcher; however, the research lacked the excitement that had drawn me into science. It was then I realized it was not the research or the experiments themselves that had made me fall in love with science, but rather my teachers, with their excitement and joy in how they presented the material. Not only do I get to build students up and help them develop into young adults, but I will also be able to pass down my love of science that was passed down to me by my own teachers.”

A full list of winners can be viewed at www.teachersoftomorrow.org/new_teacher_scholarship.

Teachers of Tomorrow is the nation's leading alternative teacher certification program. With a mission to develop high-quality educators, ToT has over 20 years of experience and a network of more than 85,000 certified teachers, making a lasting impact on students, classrooms, and communities. More information about Teachers of Tomorrow and their certification programs: teachersoftomorrow.org.