Teacher in the Spotlight: Diane Tomko, Flagler Palm Coast High School
2007 Flagler County Teacher of the Year and State Finalist

A believer in character learning and education, Diane Tomko continuously provides her students with
 opportunities to enhance their personal development.

The 28-year veteran ensures that her students understand the importance of being
active in their community, and participate in projects that affect social change.

She teaches Gifted Language Arts to high school students.

Diane helped found Future Problem Solvers (FPS), a program that teaches students
to use problem-solving skills to deal with issues affecting the local community.

The program teaches important life lessons such as developing resolutions and using teamwork to achieve common goals.

She challenges her students to view life’s obstacles as challenges rather than problems,
and to use their critical thinking skills to overcome them.

In addition to developing the plan that certified her school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program,

Diane has also developed school-wide programs for gifted children.

She has led her students to participate in multiple international-level championships
as well as community service projects such as Habitat for Humanity.

It’s not surprising that many students keep in touch with Diane long after they’ve left her classroom.

She motivates students, provides them with purpose and enthusiasm, and empowers them
with the confidence to meet all challenges with determination, poise and intellect.

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