Osceola County Educator Named a 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist
May 11, 2026
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Osceola County Educator Named a 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist
Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas congratulating Kyndall Brown, one of five finalists for the 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year.
Senior Chancellor Paul Burns, Thomas Dunham, Principal of Harmony Middle School, Kyndall Brown, 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist, Paula Bronson, Vice Chair of Osceola County School Board, Heather Kahoun, Chair of Osceola County School Board, Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas, Superintendent Mark Shanoff
Kyndall Brown, a middle school agriculture teacher, with her students at Harmony Middle School in Osceola County
Tallahassee, Fla., May 11, 2026 – Today, the Florida Department of Education announced Kyndall Brown, an agriculture teacher at Harmony Middle School in Osceola County, as one of five finalists for the 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year. The state finalists were chosen from 74 district teachers of the year. The 2027 Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year will be announced in July.
“Kyndall Brown represents the best of Florida’s educators, making a lasting impact through her dedication to students and her contributions to school success,” said Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas. “Congratulations, Kyndall, on the well-earned distinction of being named a state teacher of the year finalist. This recognition is a testament to the meaningful difference you make each day.”
“Kyndall Brown exemplifies the highest standards of teaching excellence, innovation and community engagement,” said Dr. Mark Shanoff, Superintendent, School District of Osceola County. “Her dedication to agricultural education has transformed learning experiences for students and strengthened the vital connections between our schools and the local community. Her commitment to inspiring future leaders and preserving the agricultural heritage of Osceola County makes her an outstanding representative of our district and the teaching profession.”
About Kyndall Brown
Kyndall Brown is an agriculture teacher at Harmony Middle School in Osceola County who brings innovation, leadership, and real-world relevance to her classroom. She designed and implemented a rigorous, standards-based agriscience curriculum for grades 6-8, impacting more than 200 students each year. Beyond her classroom instruction, Ms. Brown founded the Fishing Club, a school-wide community that connects students across grade levels through shared interests and hands-on learning. She has also cultivated meaningful partnerships with local farms, providing students with authentic, real-world agricultural experiences that deepen their understanding and prepare them for future opportunities. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences from Mississippi State University and a Master of Business from Louisianna State University Shreveport.
The 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year state finalists were chosen from more than 170,000 public school teachers. After each school district or eligible charter school consortia selects its teacher of the year, a committee representing teachers, principals, parents and the business community reviews each application on the basis of outstanding ability to teach and communicate knowledge of the subject taught, professional learning and outstanding school and community service. The winner will serve for one year as the Christa McAuliffe Ambassador for Education and will represent the Department of Education and teachers throughout the state.
For more information about the Florida Teacher of the Year program, please visit Florida Teachers Lead.
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