Running Together, Thriving Together: TPG Teachers Unite for a 5K
Meet the international educators inspiring students and enriching communities across America through TPG Cultural Exchange.
Myran Garnett serves as the Civics Lead Teacher and Social Studies Department Chair at Lakeshore Middle School in Duval County. Through his leadership and instructional expertise, he played a significant role in helping the school move from a D to a B rating. In recognition of his outstanding contributions and impact on both student achievement and school culture, he was honored as Teacher of the Year.
Athletics Coach of the Year
Samuel Amankwaah (Corkscrew Middle School, Collier County Schools, Florida) was awarded Athletics Coach of the year in 2025 after his middle school soccer team won the district championship for the 1st time in school history. He integrated his Ghanaian culture into his practices and approach towards coaching soccer.
2025 District Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalist
Aubrey Albaracin (Greenland Pines Elementary School, Duval County Public Schools, Florida) was awarded “Teacher of the Year” at Greenland Pines Elementary School and was later named a 2025 “Teacher of the Year – Semi Finalist” for Duval County Public Schools.
Congressional Education Award
Tasheta Riley (Braden River Middle School, Manatee County Schools, Florida) was awarded a Congressional Education Award, presented by U.S. Congressman Vern Buchanan Thursday evening. The awards were established to recognize outstanding teachers, administrators and support staff in Florida’s 16th Congressional District.
Our partnership with TPG has been instrumental in bringing diverse and highly qualified teachers into our schools, enriching our students' educational experiences with varied cultural perspectives and specialized content knowledge.
The TPG team is phenomenal. They are responsive and genuinely support their teachers.
It’s really a great experience for the students of both countries to make new friends as well as to share their experiences with each other. As a teacher, I am very proud of becoming a facilitator for young minds to explore.
First of all, my Indian students felt so excited to receive a letter/email from an American. Secondly, I learned that exploring different educational systems is an advantage to any teacher, since a teacher can bring out the best strategies of what they learned from different sources.
The TPG cultural exchange program has been extremely beneficial. The teachers are professional, coachable, and eager to learn and assume new responsibilities.
TPG Cultural Exchange has worked with teachers from 24 countries under sponsorship: Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ghana, Guyana, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, South Africa, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Uganda, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe.
Explore how the TPG Cultural Exchange Program can elevate your teaching career while making a meaningful impact on students across the United States.
Join our family of international educators shaping students’ lives, celebrating diverse cultures, and leaving a lasting mark in schools and communities in the United States.