Science educator Lindsey Laurino of Port St. Lucie in Florida has earned recognition from her district and from the state Department of Education for her outstanding work in the classroom. Photo credit;  St. Lucie Education Foundation, Inc.

I always enjoy sharing news that an excellent educator has earned recognition for their work in the classroom. Here is an outstanding educator who teaches in Florida: Lindsey Laurino of the St, Lucie Public Schools District located in Port St. Lucie, Florida. She has garnered the 2024 Ron Nieto Digital Educator Award from the Florida State Department of Education. The Ron Nieto Digital Educator award recognizes extraordinary educators who use digital components to enhance student achievement in the classroom.

In addition to this honor, Lindsey has been named the 2025 District Teacher of the Year for St. Lucie County. With these awards comes an additional title: She has been named an honorary member of the Education Foundation Board of Directors

Lindsey teaches courses in Gifted Science to middle school students in grades six through eight at St. Lucie West K-8 school. She also serves her school as the STEM Fair co-ordinator. (STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.) Among her colleagues, Lindsey has a reputation for excelling in using technology in the classroom to positively impact her students’ outcomes.

When asked about her teaching philosophy, Lindsey responded, “Never forget your love for learning, and always show your students the beauty of education.”

Lindsey’s educational journey began at Indian River State College, and continued at Auburn University and Florida Atlantic University.