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Ward-Highlands Teacher Glenda Myrick Named April 2026 Amazing Teacher
Glenda Myrick, a dedicated teacher at Ward-Highlands Elementary in Ocala, has been recognized as the April 2026 Amazing Teacher. This community spotlight celebrates educators who go above and beyond for their students in Marion County.
Lisa Seigler

Lisa Seigler

Jun 2, 2026

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Original article: Ward-Highlands Teacher Glenda Myrick Named April 2026 Amazing Teacher

Glenda Myrick, a dedicated teacher at Ward-Highlands Elementary in Ocala, has been recognized as the April 2026 Amazing Teacher. This community spotlight celebrates educators who go above and beyond for their students in Marion County.

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  • BC
    Bethany Cole· Jun 8, 1:09 AM

    So glad Glenda Myrick got the April spotlight! Congrats from Ocala!

    • LK
      Linda K.· Jun 9, 11:32 AM

      Bethany ColeIt's nice to see someone from our schools in the spotlight.

  • GL
    Gary L.· Jun 6, 10:26 PM

    Good news for Ward-Highlands. I'd love to see more Marion County teachers featured.

    • CT
      Caleb T.· Jun 7, 11:24 PM

      Gary L.Agreed. There are so many teachers around the county whose work deserves a mention.

  • AR
    Alyssa Reed· Jun 6, 5:30 PM

    I hope her students got to help celebrate. Congrats, Ms. Myrick!

  • CD
    Chris D.· Jun 6, 2:18 PM

    Love this for Ms. Myrick! Teachers deserve more moments like this.

  • FN
    Felicia N.· Jun 5, 11:40 PM

    Ward-Highlands was my old school! Fun to see a teacher there honored.

    • SD
      Sharon D.· Jun 6, 8:40 AM

      Felicia N.Same here! It's always fun seeing your old school in the news for something good.

  • OB
    Owen Brooks· Jun 5, 5:29 PM

    Hope Ms. Myrick gets a chance to enjoy the recognition! Congrats!

  • MF
    Megan F.· Jun 5, 3:14 PM

    Does the Amazing Teacher spotlight happen every month? Love the idea!

    • OB
      Owen B.· Jun 6, 5:32 PM

      Megan F.Looks like it, since she's the April pick. I'd enjoy reading about the next teacher too.

    • LS
      Lisa SeiglerAuthor· Jun 7, 3:04 PM

      Ms. Myrick is the April 2026 Amazing Teacher honoree. We’re glad you enjoy seeing local educators in the spotlight!

  • AP
    Alex P.· Jun 5, 2:16 PM

    Glad to see Ocala giving a teacher her flowers. Well done!

    • LS
      Lisa SeiglerAuthor· Jun 6, 5:33 PM

      Well said! We’re happy to give Ms. Myrick’s work in Ocala some well-deserved attention.

  • DM
    Denise Miller· Jun 5, 1:58 PM

    Congrats, Ms. Myrick! Ward-Highlands families have something to smile about.

  • RT
    Robbie T.· Jun 4, 11:09 PM

    Nice honor! I wish these spotlights said a bit more about the teacher.

  • JS
    Janelle S.· Jun 4, 2:54 PM

    My kids are past elementary school, but I still love seeing this.

  • CR
    Carl Rivera· Jun 4, 1:26 AM

    Wonder who nominated Ms. Myrick? They must be thrilled for her!

  • NK
    Nina K.· Jun 3, 10:46 PM

    Love seeing elementary teachers recognized. Congrats to Ms. Myrick at Ward-Highlands!

  • MH
    Mike H.· Jun 3, 7:58 PM

    Good for Glenda Myrick! Marion County has teachers worth celebrating.

    • LS
      Lisa SeiglerAuthor· Jun 4, 2:03 AM

      We agree, Marion County educators do so much for their students. Congratulations to Ms. Myrick!

  • PJ
    Patricia Jones· Jun 3, 4:10 PM

    April 2026 Amazing Teacher, what a lovely thing to be named!

    • DR
      Daniel R.· Jun 4, 6:29 AM

      Patricia JonesIt really is a lovely title. Congrats to Ms. Myrick!

  • LB
    Lori B.· Jun 3, 7:37 AM

    Congrats to Ms. Myrick! I'd like to know more about her classroom.

  • EL
    Eddie Lewis· Jun 3, 7:28 AM

    I hope Ward-Highlands is celebrating Ms. Myrick today! What a sweet honor.

    • LS
      Lisa SeiglerAuthor· Jun 3, 12:41 PM

      It’s a lovely honor for Ms. Myrick and the Ward-Highlands community. Thanks for sharing in it!

    • TS
      Tina S.· Jun 3, 8:44 PM

      Eddie LewisI hope so too. The students must be excited for her.

  • SW
    Sharon W.· Jun 3, 7:13 AM

    Teachers put in so much time. Glad Ms. Myrick got recognized!

    • LS
      Lisa SeiglerAuthor· Jun 4, 9:20 PM

      They certainly do. We’re glad to recognize Ms. Myrick’s dedication to her students.

  • BC
    Ben C.· Jun 3, 6:09 AM

    Nice to see an Ocala teacher get a shoutout. Congrats, Glenda!

    • LS
      Lisa SeiglerAuthor· Jun 4, 11:25 PM

      Thanks for celebrating with us! Ms. Myrick’s work at Ward-Highlands Elementary deserves the spotlight.

  • RM
    Rosa Martinez· Jun 3, 4:45 AM

    My niece goes to Ward-Highlands, so this made me smile! Congrats!

    • JP
      James P.· Jun 3, 1:38 PM

      Rosa MartinezThat makes the news feel a little closer to home. Hope your niece gets to congratulate her!

  • JP
    James P.· Jun 3, 3:33 AM

    I'd love to hear what Ms. Myrick's students say about her!

  • TR
    Tina R.· Jun 3, 1:47 AM

    What a nice honor for Ms. Myrick! April's Amazing Teacher sounds well deserved.

  • K
    kim_87· Jun 3, 12:46 AM

    Ward-Highlands getting some love! Happy for Ms. Myrick and her students.

  • DT
    Dave Thompson· Jun 2, 11:25 PM

    So glad Marion County is giving teachers like Glenda Myrick some attention!

    • LS
      Lisa SeiglerAuthor· Jun 4, 3:19 AM

      Thank you! This spotlight is a chance to celebrate educators like Ms. Myrick who go above and beyond.

  • MG
    Maria G.· Jun 2, 10:09 PM

    Love seeing a Ward-Highlands teacher recognized! Congrats, Ms. Myrick!

    • LS
      Lisa SeiglerAuthor· Jun 3, 8:55 AM

      We love seeing Ward-Highlands represented, too. Congratulations, Ms. Myrick!

    • NV
      Nora V.· Jun 4, 10:37 AM

      Maria G.Congrats to her! This is a nice moment for the whole school.

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