Jamie Zachareas: Somerset Academy Teacher Honored for Excellence While Pregnant with Twins

Honoring an Exceptional Educator

• 🍎 Jamie Zachareas, an eighth-grade history teacher and drama coach at Somerset Academy Miramar, is recognized as a remarkable multitasker.
• 🏆 She has been honored as one of five recipients in the Local 10 tribute to teachers series, receiving hundreds of nominations.

Achievements in Teaching and Drama

• 🎭 Zachareas successfully started a drama club troop that advanced to districts.
• 🌟 In just two years at the school, she was awarded Rookie Teacher of the Year.
• 🤰 Despite being pregnant with twins, she has guided her students through civics projects and drama competitions.

Recognition and Appreciation

• 🎁 Zachareas was surprised with a $1,000 award as part of her tribute.
• 👏 Her eighth-grade students gathered to express their heartfelt appreciation, highlighting her excellence and dedication.
• 💖 Students described her as a good person and praised her ability to care for her own children while preparing for the future of her students.

Personal and Professional Milestones

• 👶 Zachareas is expecting twin girls, Lily and Luna, and is due to give birth next month.
• 🎓 She plans to return from maternity leave with the intention of winning more awards for the drama program.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Her daughter, Cadence, a fifth grader at the same school, was among the students expressing their admiration.