Diana Fernandez, a kindergarten teacher at Pinecrest Cove Preparatory Academy in Miami, FL, is the recipient of our November 2024 Honored National Teaching Award. She was nominated for this award by parent Lianet Sarduy, who shares the incredible impact Diana Fernandez has had on Lianet's son, Aidan.   You'll hear about: - Diana’s inspiring journey to becoming a teacher - Aidan’s favorite experiences in Mrs. Fernandez’s classroom - Lianet’s heartfelt story of her son’s transformation - Diana’s commitment to emotional learning, fostering a nurturing environment, and empowering her students to reach their full potential You'll also hear from our special guest, Garrett Boone, co-founder of the container store, as he shares the story of a teacher who had a lasting impact on his life.   Links Mentioned: - Read more about Diana's story: https://www.honored.org/honoree/diana-fernandez/ - Nominate a teacher: https://www.honored.org/nominate/ - Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honored/ - Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/honored/ - Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Honored.org/ - Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/honored.org - Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@honoredteachers   Episode Music Credits: - Music by DanaMusic: https://pixabay.com/users/danamusic-31920663/ - Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/   Download The Episode Transcript Here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vN9hfk4g9xB7MUYn_wLMKRwtoD6WnpPz4dIR-Do8abg/edit?usp=sharing