FSU Elementary Education Program

🎆 5th grade ELA & Social Studies teachers, applications are open for Cohort 2 of FIREWORKS250!

FIREWORKS250 is a professional learning experience connecting civics content with evidence-based literacy instruction, designed specifically for Florida's grade 5 classrooms.

Participants receive a $1,000 stipend, free instructional resources, and expert support from FCRR and FSU — all while bringing engaging, meaningful lessons to their students.

Apply today for the 2026/27 school year 👉 https://tinyurl.com/FIREWORKS250Fall26

Congratulations to our BS and MS teacher candidates! We are so proud of you!!! 🍎🍎📚 Drop a graduation pic in the comments.

Wrapped up the semester with our juniors with an end-of-year party, a final exam review on Blooket, group pictures, and lots of great memories! 🎉

Wishing all of you the best on your final exam and a wonderful, well-deserved summer ! ❤️😍 💃 🧿

SENIORS🎉🎉🎓🍎 (LAE sections 1 & 3) We are so proud of their dedication and hard work!

🙌 🥰 Fort Braden PreK-8 School 📚 ✏️ Leon County Schools ❤️

Proud of this amazing future teachers at Fort Braden! 💙 Fort Braden PreK-8 School

Today’s Student Spotlight welcomes Isabella Arechavaleta from our MS in Elementary Education

“I have been student teaching in second grade at Bond Elementary for nearly a year, a path inspired by my mother, who is my greatest influence and motivation. I am deeply involved in both the classroom and the school community, including collaborating with Mrs. Akiesha Dupree to help launch the Bond Elementary Food Bank. As the food bank’s social media coordinator, I manage marketing efforts and outreach to potential sponsors and donors, helping connect local Tallahassee organizations with students in need. My students and mentors, especially Mrs. Clara Hampton, keep me motivated every day. Long-term, I hope to remain in the classroom while continuing nonprofit and community-based work that supports and uplifts local students.”