Hillsborough school officials on Friday announced these finalists for its Excellence in Education awards.
For Teacher of the Year: Karen Willis-Barrett, Stewart Middle; Brittany Udell, Bellamy Elementary; Susan "Darlene" Baker, Gorrie Elementary; Circe MacDonald, Bevis Elementary; Diane McKee, Williams Middle; Cheryl White, Bowers-Whitley Career Center. For Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator: Lance Otto, Davis Elementary; Karen Barmore, Gorrie Elementary; Paul Shaffer, Armwood High; Stanley Glover, Marshall Middle. For Instructional Support Employee: Wayne Moore, Just Elementary; Madian Maquivar, Dover Elementary; Brianna Trout, Simmons Career Center; Raul Andrade, Tomlin Middle; Rhonda Gentle, Benito Middle. Two more finalists will be announced next week. The winners will be announced on Feb. 24.