High school student uses podcast to cultivate trust between communities, law enforcement
He’s recorded about 20 shows with everyone from current officers, politicians and citizens. He understands that there have been legitimate incidents that cast police in a negative light but feels the positive far outweighs the negative.
More veterans are facing food insecurity. Soldiers’ Angels offers help with monthly distribution
Veterans Day is a chance to honor those who have served our country. But sadly, too many veterans and active duty service members find themselves struggling to get by. This week’s Getting Results Award winners are trying to change that.
Celebrated Jones High School band program gets help from community leader
The “Marching Tiger Band” is in need of support. Over the last few years uniforms and instruments have been damaged or gone missing, limiting student participation. But one alumnus is getting results for the school — and the community he loves.
From the thin blue line to punch lines: These comedians are standing up for injured officers
In early August, two Orlando police officers were shot and injured after questioning the driver of a suspected stolen vehicle. This week’s Getting Results Award winners showed support for their fellow officers and they did it with a laugh.
This teacher of the year is getting results and sharing her passion for learning
All month, we’ve been highlighting teachers and sharing their stories as part of our “Why I Teach” campaign. This week’s Getting Results Award goes to the 2024 Seminole County Public Schools teacher of the year, Janan Hodges.
Alzheimer’s patients find fun, caregivers find respite at an award-winning adult daycare
Every weekday morning a stream of buses pulls up under the carport at the Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation in Melbourne. The staff helps everyone make their way to Joe’s Club, an adult daycare program for people who can’t safely be left at home. Most have Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Osceola County middle school tutor gets results in and out of the classroom
Twice a week, Maggice Porter tutors an eighth-grade AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) class at Narcoossee Middle School. But it’s what she does outside the classroom that earned her this week’s Getting Results Award.
When her son was struggling in school, this mother started her own
Nicole Duslak is living her dream. The artist and educator stood at the front of a classroom at CREATE Conservatory in Leesburg. The K-5 nonprofit school she runs is the result of years of study, experience and what she calls “a perfect storm of circumstances.”