The Santa Rosa Education Foundation announced Sara McPherson, a CTE instructor at Navarre High School, as the 2025 Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year during their Rookie of the Year Reception Thursday afternoon. She was selected from a field of 36 educators with three or less years of teaching experience who were honored at this event. The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation presented Sara with a $1000 award.
“Sara brings a wealth of experience to her role, having retired after 20 years of honorable service in the United States Air Force. This background not only enriches her teaching but also serves as an inspiration to her students, who benefit from her leadership and commitment to excellence.” -Kasie Windfelder, Principal, Navarre High School
Please join SREF in thanking our 2025 Rookie of the Year Sponsors for their support of Santa Rosa County educators: The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Santa Rosa County Association of School Administrators, Carol Boston, Bubba and Paula Drinkard, GFWC Milton Woman’s Club, Elizabeth Hewey, Paula Lou Mapoles, Scott and Renee’ Peden, Linda Sanborn, and Rick and Diane Scott.