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I am Selena Maddox, and I proudly carry 23 years of experience as an educator within the esteemed Duval County Public Schools. Equipped with a BS in Elementary Education from Nova Southeastern University and dual Master's degrees in Management and Public Administration from the University of Phoenix, I have dedicated myself to shaping young minds and fostering a love for learning. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of teaching 2nd to 5th-grade students, inspiring their academic excellence and nurturing their personal growth. Additionally, I've ventured into teaching 6th-grade math in middle school and alternative school settings, showcasing my adaptability as an instructor. My passion lies in implementing positive behavior interventions, creating an inclusive classroom where all learners can thrive. As an ESE certified and ESOL endorsed educator, I firmly believe in empowering students to recognize their strengths, utilizing this self-awareness as a powerful tool to navigate life's challenges with resilience and grace. Making a lasting impact on my students' lives is the true fulfillment of my calling as an educator.

Mr. Buford M. Manion, M.Ed. is an Educator with the Duval County School District in Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Manion has over 20 years of experience in education as a teacher, dean of students, instructional coach and as an Assistant Principal.  Mr. Manion believes that GOD has called him to educate and mentor young people, and he takes that calling and career with high esteem. Mr. Manion is a graduate of Florida State University with a B.S degree in Political Science and Criminology and a graduate of Grand Canyon University with a master’s degree in educational leadership. Currently, he is working on his Ed. D in Education Leadership at Nova Southeastern University. Mr. Manion lives by the motto "Making A Daily Impact. “and “Achievement is a lifestyle not a goal”. Along with his responsibilities in the education arena, Mr. Manion also  founded  and ran a mentoring program called "The Oasis Mentoring Program, where he mentors 50 young men nicknamed DASQUAD. Mr. Manion is a life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity INC. where he serves as the Vice-Polemarch of the Thomasville Georgia Alumni Chapter.