Jane wants to help all her students to acquire the skills necessary to find success in school and the workplace and to become confident and productive members in a democratic society that requires thoughtful analysis of complex issues. Jane believes that all children are capable of high achievement and they thrive in environments where they feel valued. Therefore, she strives to create relevant lessons that will challenge but not defeat them.
Jane Koszoru
Davie, FL | Years Taught: 1972 – Present
Additional Recognition
- 2009 • State of Florida – Committee to rewrite the English Language Arts Standards
- 2008 • Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction (The National Society of High School Scholars)
- 2006 • Outstanding American Teachers (National Honor Roll)
- 2004 • USA TODAY 2004 ALL-USA Teacher Team first team
- 2003-04 • Florida Regional Teacher of the Year (1 of 5 finalists for Florida Teacher of the Year)
- 2003-04 • District Teacher of the Year, Broward County Public Schools
- 2003-04 • Teacher of the Year, The College Academy at Broward Community College
- 2003 • U.S. Department of Education High School Reform Leadership Summit
- 2002-03 • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Accreditation Chair, College Academy at Broward Community College
- 2002-03 • National Board of Professional Teaching Standards Adolescent and Young Adulthood/English Language Arts Standards Committee Member
- 2000, 2002 • Broward’s Best, School Board of Broward County, FL
- 2001 • Library of Congress “American Memory” Fellow
- 2000 – present • Certified Trainer Pre-AP Initiative – College Board
- 2000 • Elsa Murray Kaye Award, Coral Springs High School Outstanding Teacher Award
- 2000, 1992 • Teaching of Writing Award, The Florida Council of Teachers of English
- 1999 • National Board of Professional Teaching Standards Certified Teacher
- 1998 • State of Florida English Teacher of the Year, Florida Council of Teachers of English
- 1997 • National Council of Teachers of English award for EQUUS Literary Magazine
- 1992 • Muse Award for Outstanding Instruction, Broward County Council of Teachers of English
- 1987-2003 • National Council of Teachers of English Achievement in Writing
- 1986 • Teacher of the Year, Coral Springs High School
- 1985-87 • State of Florida Merit Teacher, Florida Master Teacher Program