Teacher Recognition Program

The Greater Key West Chamber of Commerce Foundation Education Committee has long recognized the contributions great teachers make in the lives of our youth and fostering of future leaders in our communities, state and nation.  It is for this reason that the Greater Key West Chamber of Commerce annually recognizes teachers who exemplify the highest standards of the teaching profession through our recognition program.

These presentations are presented twice a year, (January and April) to twenty-two teachers from public, charter and private schools within the City of Key West. The most recent award recipients are pictured below and nominations are given by the principals of the school. 

Thank you to our sponsors:

2023 - 2024 Teachers

Guinevere Gerardot
5th Grade ESE Teacher
​Gerald Adams Elementary

Kayla Shoemaker
English Teacher
​Key West High 

Feliz Andrews
Performing Arts Teacher
​Sigsbee Charter

Krisin Zappone
Kindergarten Teacher
Gerald Adams Elementary

Gary Hernandez
Band Director
​Key West High

John Dolan-Heitlinger
Somerset Island Prep

Shirley Roger
First Grade Teacher
Horace O' Bryant 

Ariel McCauley
English Learners Teacher
Poinciana Elementary

Casey Internicola
BCBA
​The Basilica School 

Cheryle Truhan
8th Grade Math Teacher
Horace O' Bryant 

Ashley Ryan Stamey
First Grade Teacher
​Poinciana Elementary

Teacher Recognition Bag Donors

Alan Maltz
​Beachside Resort & Residences
Cayo Hueso Resorts
Conch Republic Seafood Company
Danger Charters
DoubleTree Grand Key Resort
Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum
Fausto's Food Palace
First State Bank of the Florida Keys 
Fury Watersports
Impromptu Classical Concerts
Irish Kevin's



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Keys Federal Credit Union
​Key West Woman's Club
Lower Keys Medical Center
Ocean Blue Gallery
Opal Key Resort & Marina
Sebago Watersports
Southernmost Scavenger
Sunset Key Cottages
The Capitana
The College of the Florida Keys
The Studios of Key West
​Tropic Cinema