JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Mr. Thomas Darga is a 6th grade Science teacher at Twin Lakes Elementary. He says he was surprised to learn of his Teacher of the Week nomination.
"I still have kids that are even in college that still reach back to me and let me know how it's going and things like that," said Darga.
His principal, Mrs. Williams says he is the quintessential teacher. She says, "he is truly one of those teachers that all kids love because he truly invests in them."
Mr. Darga says his favorite part about being an educator is connecting with the students. He says he values the relationships he builds with each of his students.