Going above and beyond to make sure her students are set up for success

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She has sixteen students whom she adores.

Spend a few minutes in Dru Wallace’s first grade class at Rowlett Academy and you can tell she adores each and every one of the sixteen students.

Darryl McCormack thought he would be plumber and that he was destined for that trade. After starting out in his father’s company, business turned sour and he got laid off.

Rebecca Paquette teaches American Sign Language at Sarasota High School

Claire Schroeder is the newest Chalkboard Champion and recipient of $500 courtesy of May Custom Home. She is a fourth grade teacher at Daughtrey Elementary School.

"When they know that we love them, we can really connect with them, and we can teach them. I believe in that very strongly." That is the philosophy of fifth grade teacher Khizran Usman.

“I am beyond words. I can’t even, thank you so much. I can’t do what I do without the people who help me for sure, there’s so many people I need to get through my days with and these kids are a big part of that,” said Lora Sevarino after a virtual surprise with ABC 7 and May Custom Home.

"I did not expect this at all, this is awesome. I'm about to cry, like this is so cool." That was the initial reaction from Jennifer Shelly when ABC 7 and May Custom Home surprised her with $500.