Joseph believes that trust is the key to building a productive relationship between teachers and students so that students can flourish, learn, and not be intimidated. He reminds his students’ everyday that there is a champion in all of them.
Joseph Underwood
Miami, FL | Years Taught: 1984 – Present
Additional Recognition
- 2006 • Toyota International Teachers Program-Galapagos Islands
- 2006 • Disney Teacher Awards National Selection Committee
- 2005 • Special Teacher Proclamations-MDCPS School Board
- 2005 • Teacher of the Year and Region TOY Finalist (2003)
- 2005 • USA Today Award
- 2004 • Special Teacher Proclamations-MDCPS School Board
- 2004 • Disney Award
- 2003 • Teacher of the Year and Region TOY Finalist (2003)
- 2003 • National Board Certification
- 2002-present • Governor’s State Board of Athletic Training Appointee
- 1995 • HS Athletic Trainer of the Year-Athletic Trainers Association of Florida