{"id":2150,"date":"2026-11-05T13:12:54","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T18:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/hr\/?p=2150"},"modified":"2026-11-05T13:12:54","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T18:12:54","slug":"r-tavares","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/hr\/2026\/11\/05\/r-tavares\/","title":{"rendered":"R. Tavares"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/11\/R.-Tavares.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2149\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/11\/R.-Tavares.png\" alt=\"This Feature Friday we&apos;re shining the spotlight on Rafael Tavares, a dedicated ESE teacher at Ketterlinus Elementary and a 2027 Teacher of the Year nominee! For seven years, Mr. Tavares has made a lasting impact as an ESE teacher, following two years as a paraprofessional. His dedication goes beyond the classroom, as he empowers students to build self-regulation, strengthen social skills, and achieve academic success. Known for his caring nature and ability to build meaningful relationships, Mr. Tavares believes in every student&apos;s potential. His dedication extends beyond the classroom, as he continues checking in on former students and visiting them in middle school to encourage and support their continued success. A respected colleague, he also leads with kindness, professionalism, and a spirit of teamwork. His flexibility and positive attitude exemplify what it means to put students first and be an outstanding educator. Thank you, Mr. Tavares, for your unwavering dedication, compassion, and leadership. Your commitment makes a lasting difference in the lives of students and our school community! 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