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Michelle Gausman

Position: Sixth Grade Language Arts Teacher
School: Sawgrass Springs Middle School
School District: Broward County Public Schools
City, State: Coral Springs, FL

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Michelle Gausman was nominated by her colleague, Judy Bremner.

Ms. Gausman is new to Sawgrass Springs Middle School, but she has hit the ground running. Not only does she teach Language Arts, but she also serves as Wellness Coordinator.  She volunteers her time once a week to hold Yoga classes for the students and staff.  When tragedy struck at Stoneman Douglas High School, Ms. Gausman worked with the district in order to help pick up the pieces.  She used her skills to help teach students coping mechanisms for dealing with the stresses of living through watching their classmates who passed away.

Comments (123)

Luisa Vergara-Kupka Posted over a year ago

Michelle is a special lady. She shares her time and positive "vibes" with students and colleagues. I love her yoga class and her unique teaching skills. "Namastay," Michelle. Thank you for all you do.

Sean Posted over a year ago

Michelle is easily the sweetest and most compassionate woman I've ever met. She never has a bad word for or about anyone and is ALWAYS happy and smiling. Such a pleasure to be around as she charges the air with positivity.

Sheri Kaplan Posted over a year ago

Michelle has such a sweet soul and shares her love to all who come into contact with her. As she shares her free time making it a better world for the children, offering yoga classes and meditation. Bless you Michelle.

Donna Cambron Posted over a year ago

Thank you for helping all of our staff and students.

Maddison Kirk Posted over a year ago

you are the best

Finley Banks Posted over a year ago

You da bomb you teach and calm us down when need you thats why your a great teacher love ya!!!!!

Luisa Vergara-Kupka Posted over a year ago

Michelle has made Monday my favorite day of the week. That is yoga day for the teachers at our school. She has completely changed my fitness level. She is amazing!!!! She deserves to win!!!

Lizabeth Lourenco Posted over a year ago

I'm so happy you have been nominated. You truly deserve this recognition. Thank you for always sharing great ideas and having time to teach everyone how to relax and breathe.

Donna Cambron Posted over a year ago

Great job Ms. Gausman!! You do an awesome job.

Addison Aldrich Posted over a year ago

Your awsome glad to have you as a teacher your the best you rock i love it and what you do

Gianna DeLila Posted over a year ago

Your the best teacher ever i love doing the yoga posed its super lit keep on doing it!!!!!!!~!!!!!!!!!

Kamiah Hodge Posted over a year ago

Ms. Gausman is a truly a beam of sunshine. She always has a positive attitude and is an asset to our entire school community.

Melanie Yasner Posted over a year ago

Michelle is a wonderful person and inspiring teacher. With this award, she can help more students overcome difficulties through yoga and meditation.

Patricia Posted over a year ago

Michelle is an outstanding example of a model citizen and leader by her examples of compassion and problem solving.

Tommy Stryder Posted over a year ago

I know Michelle through the yoga/healing community, I also know her brother Rich. Michelle is a sweet, kind and caring soul who has a positive impact on everyone she meets. I know she would use her winnings to make a positive change in her community.

Mike Sunberg Posted over a year ago

Have known Michelle for over 10 years and I find her to be one of the nicest most caring people I have ever met. She deserves all the good things coming to her.

Sheri Kuperman Posted over a year ago

So proud of you Michelle! You are an inspiration! They are lucky to have you as their mentor!

Jennie Katz Posted over a year ago

Michelle Gausman has brought mindfulness to our school. Her Yoga classes for students and teachers provide an opportunity for both to learn to destress, breathe properly and incorporate steps to self reflect and develop the mindfulness that we all need! She is a member of the Social Emotional Learning /Conscious Discipline Committee at our school that is working on programs that build resilience in students through self-regulation.

steven maltese Posted over a year ago

Such a happy person. Her attitude is infectious, and her students adore her.

Emily Riedmayer Posted over a year ago

Ms. Gausman is an awesome representation of a Lifechanger. She has brought lots of awesomeness to our staff!

Francesca Cutrufo Posted over a year ago

my friend told me so much about you!!! she told me how inspiring you are. i hope you get your yoga room! shine on!

Addison Michel Posted over a year ago

your the besst keep doing what you do keep on rocking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Florentina Hutt Posted over a year ago

So proud of you Michelle! You are an inspiration!

James Cecil Posted over a year ago

Ms. Gausman is an incredible teacher who really cares about her students and the staff at Sawgrass Springs Middle School.

Lisa Gray Posted over a year ago

Congrats Michelle! She is always caring, smiling, and has a positive attitude..I am not surprised that she is up for this award. Good Luck Michelle... Gator pride!

Dariel Haggerty Posted over a year ago

Michelle has been a great addition to our staff. She has taught yoga to our staff and students. She uses the practice while she teaches. It is a great asset for us all to learn!

Joe Gutierrez Posted over a year ago

GAUSMAN ROCKS!!

Rich Posted over a year ago

I have known Michelle for years and her dedication to the health of her own mind/body has inspired many from Northeastern United States and beyond. I have enjoyed watching Michelle grow and build her own practice.

Maria De Los Angeles Posted over a year ago

Ms. Gausman is an incredible teacher and an amazing individual. Her passion for personal wellness is very beneficial not only to her students but to her colleagues. Her positive energy and attitude are contagious. She is a true asset to this community and definitely deserving of this award.

Julie Levy Posted over a year ago

Michelle is an inspiration to all who work with her at Sawgrass Springs Middle School, as a role model of kindness mixed with athleticism, teaching both middle school students and faculty soothing techniques through her after school yoga classes that connect the body to the mind and promote self-awareness and inner strength. #LCOY

Kristen McAloon Posted over a year ago

Michelle you are amazing! Always caring, kind and extremely supportive. It’s an honor to know you. ??????

Carrie Penpek Posted over a year ago

Congratulations Michelle! I met Michelle in middle school when we were just young teenagers. She was a kind, caring, beautiful person then and from all the comments I have read that has not changed. All of her students are lucky to have her in their lives.

Jennifer Menker Posted over a year ago

The up beat, positive energy she exudes is refreshing and contagious. Michelle brings the joy of living into her classes, as well as to the faculty.

Andra Beames Posted over a year ago

Michelle's smile lights up any room with positive energy! She is a life changer and deserving of this unique award because she shares her love of yoga with people. Taking her class has given me strategies to unwind and reduce anxieties from my teaching job that not only changes one's life but extends it! She volunteers her expertise, is patient and loving and is the definition of this award.

Denise Aber Posted over a year ago

Ms. Gausman has influenced not only staff, in relaxation and meditation through yoga, but students with disabilities too. She has the ability to bring both faculty and students together reulting in a mindset of calmness instead of being tense. She is truly an asset to our school and students.

Jamie Sage Posted over a year ago

Michelle is a breath of fresh air! Her positivity & openness to others is undeniable. With her welcoming smile, and genuine words & actions, she adds to every situation and experience. Michelle is generous with her time & willing to give her energy to improve life on a small & large scale for those close to her, and just as importantly to those she crosses paths with. She changes the life of so many on a regular basis, yet would never ask for anything in return. It’s humbling to know her and follow her example.

Theresa Gil Posted over a year ago

Michelle is a wonderful person inside the classroom and to all of her peers.

Dori N White Posted over a year ago

Michelle is terrific. She is a model for personal wellness and having a positive attitude. Her contributions as a Language Arts teacher and educational mentor - to students and teachers - are remarkable!

Christine Lewis Posted over a year ago

Yoga provides a stable foundation...both physically, mentally, and spiritually...Yoga in the school system will give kids the stable foundation they need to build their dreams!

HIEEEEEE Posted over a year ago

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PLZ MAKE MS.GAUSMAN WINNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IF MS.GAUSMAN WINS THEN SHE WILL USE THE MONEY TO CREATE A AWSOME YOGA ROOM FOR US TO DO YOGA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................:):):):):):)::):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

camryn Posted over a year ago

ms Gausman is so nice and she is a really good teacher too she is really good at teaching yoga every Tuesday which is today and we do it outside it is really relaxing when we do are yoga

Lisa Lingis Posted over a year ago

Highly recommend Michelle- she is an incredibly giving, talented person!

Michelle Cash Posted over a year ago

Michelle is a ray of sunshine. She is such a gifted teacher and loving person. She pours her whole heart into everything she does. She is so passionate about helping kids. It is an honor to know her and amazed at the beautiful work she does.

Paula Johnson Posted over a year ago

A colleague and friend, Michelle is all about lifting the spirits of others and giving of herself unconditionally. Education is more than learning, utilizing books and programs initiated by the county. It’s educating the whole person beyond academics. I’m proud to have worked with her and can attest to her value as an educator.

Susan Guerino Posted over a year ago

I have known Michelle since 1990. She has always been a worldly thinker and gentle soul. She has always been fearless in adversity and brings her warmth and positive light on the darkest events.

jayden bailey Posted over a year ago

best teacher ever nice kind and loveing also helps students and good at yoga

Brandon Posted over a year ago

I think she is a great language arts teacher

Jaden Saint Louis Posted over a year ago

Ms. Gausman is very appreciated, being the best at what she does in our school and helps kids learn. It would be awesome if you won :).

Rebecca hennes Posted over a year ago

Michelle is an amazing teacher and person! She sets a great example for young students.

bestkidchef Posted over a year ago

Ms. Gausman is so positive and brings me joy when I come to her class!

Josephine Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Gausman is supper nice and I love her different ways of teaching.

Pierre Meidly Christian Posted over a year ago

Way to go Mrs Gausman

Zi Ta Posted over a year ago

I know Michelle through yoga. She is one of the most humble sweet spirit i have ever met so i surely nominate her amd i hope she wins!

Lisa Pumper Posted over a year ago

Michelle Gausman is an incredible women & fellow colleague in the wellness industry. Her passion & dedication into her studies for living a more meaningful & holistic lifestyle has blossomed into becoming a wonderful teacher that has enriched the lives of so many. Michelle stands out amongst so many as a leader who listens, supports & guides those who are in need. I believe she stands outs and shines so bright.

Bill Crouch Posted over a year ago

I have known Michelle for over 20 years and she is one of the most grounded individuals that I’ve ever met. She easily connects with others and has offered a non-judgemental ear on many occasions. She is an ever-present, positive force for good.

Renato Silva Posted over a year ago

So proud of you!

Jessica Posted over a year ago

I have known Michelle Gausman for years. She is like a ray of sunshine and makes me smile everytime I am near her. She is always giving, loving, and helping others. She’s an amazing teacher, and an amazing friend. I love her dearly and highly recommend her!

Zayva is awsome :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):) Posted over a year ago

I vote for MS Gausman she is a great teacher and she does yoga with us after school to . If she wins she will use the money to create a bran new yoga room. We don't have one at all right not actually we just do it outside. So please make this happen. Please read this lie changers. I hope she wins. :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)::):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... :):):):)

Raphaella Posted over a year ago

i love you so much pleas win !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

camryn Posted over a year ago

ms .Gausman is a really good teacher she is so nice and sweet she never yells she is always calm while she is teaching I love doing poems like one of my favorite poems was the ode poem also when we do yoga we do Shavasana is when we lay on our back and imagine you are in a serect garden and itisreally realxing

Sophia C Posted over a year ago

Ms. Gausman is my teacher for language arts and she is truly an amazing teacher. She helps us, doesn't get frustrated if a kid doesn't understand, and is okay with the fact that we are trying our best even if our best is a C. As another student said recently I love her space table because its good for when your just not feeling that day. Another thing is the fact that she helped the students of MSD accept and move on to what happened to them, that was something she didn't have to do and yet she did so I think above everybody here she deserves this award and many more.

Raphaella Posted over a year ago

i love you! you dah best!

JP Torregrossa Posted over a year ago

ms.gausman for the win

JP Torregrossa Posted over a year ago

YOGA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ms.Gausman isAWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !

jayden Posted over a year ago

She helps me when I am stress out and nervous for a test.

Jenna and Gabriela Posted over a year ago

Ms. Gausman could change someones life because she will make a yoga or relaxation room. You make me smile every day and we appericate you

Raphaella Posted over a year ago

I love my teacher. She brings joy. She is really nice. The best teacher ever! I hope you win! :):):):):):)

Zayva :) Posted over a year ago

I nominate Ms. Gausman for life changer of the year because she is a really nice teacher and does yoga with us every day after school is over and it calms us down> We do things like toga ball which is where you pick up toga balls with your feet, we do yoga shake down which is where we shake and jump and hop to a whole entire song with yoga poses of course, We do yoga obviously, and last but definitely not least final shavasana where you lay down on your yoga mat and close your eyes be relaxed and you imagine something and it is called your secret garden. If Ms. Gausman wins she will use the money to create a yoga room. I also have a phobia of bugs and the room will keet them out do i wont have to worry about them. Please choose Ms. Gausman for the life changer of the year.

Camila Posted over a year ago

Ms. Gausman is one of the most peaceful and calmest teacher i have met this year. She always at the end of class does a mantras that helps us feel better about our self's. If Ms. Gausman wins she said that with the money she will do a yoga class for the students as an elective so give peace and love to all students.

gabriela Posted over a year ago

i think that you are a great person and i think that you should totally win this whole thing.<3

sydni Posted over a year ago

she brings joy and her inspiring messages

Christina D'Agnstino Posted over a year ago

your the best your class is so fun+ your yoga class on tuesdays hope you win

Carl Jebodh Posted over a year ago

Michelle has a heart of gold!! I look forward to hearing of adventures her spirit is alive with passion of teaching and guiding her kids in her yoga and meditations. I nominate Michelle!!

Taylor Goad Posted over a year ago

you calm us down and gives candy ohhhhh yeah?????????????????? hope you win

Milan Williams Posted over a year ago

Ms.Gausmanis amazing in every way she helps me sooooo much.

Sophia Bertorelli Posted over a year ago

Your really you give us candy when the raphel ??????????????

Mackenzie Maniscolco Posted over a year ago

I know your a teacher that i don't have but i know your great yoga person

Heather Robertson Posted over a year ago

Your a great teacher and yoga person and it makes me relax

Kaityn Posted over a year ago

I nominate Ms. Gausman because she is really nice and she has a yoga club after school every Tuesday.

Zayva Posted over a year ago

Ms. Gausman is my teacher and she is a great teacher. She also does yoga with us every Tuesday. I have a phobia of bugs when we do yoga and it freaks me out. Luckily yoga makes me calm. If Ms. Gausman wins she said she would make a yoga room just for yoga. That would be wonderful because then there would be no bugs. I hope she wins so that that could happen. :) :) :)

Julia Allison Posted over a year ago

I have met Michelle Gausman a number of times and have been consistently impressed and touched by her kindness, positivity and generous heart. Please read her brief nomination profile and add your support to her well deserved credit and acknowledgment. Sawgrass Springs Middle School is blessed with her multifaceted teaching, and she goes far beyond her job requirements to nurture her students. I am praying that Michelle receives this well deserved accolade! ?? #LCOY

TTV by the way Posted over a year ago

Ms. Gausman is a wonderful teacher and is so nice to us. she has changed many peoples lives in and out of school. she helped the MSD students go through what they went through in that time. she made her own yoga program to help people with stress and to help people relax. she is just so great an she deserves this prize.

camryn Posted over a year ago

ms Gausman is a really good teacher at the end of each class we do mantras which changes every quarter which we say nice words at the end of class also she is the yoga teacher we do yoga every Tuesday after a hard school day yoga is the best and she is a really nice calm teacher we do really good poems in her class

SSMS Student Posted over a year ago

Shes a great teacher. I love how she has a space table for when your stressed or its just not your day. I also enjoy how welcoming and relaxing her class is and she makes an amazing learning environment.

Sydni Ramos Posted over a year ago

Ms. Gausman is a great teacher and yoga teacher and at the end of class she does mountress at the end of class and does yoga positions to calm us down sometimes

NAVA SABAG Posted over a year ago

Michelle is a bright light and wonderful person. I'm glad to know you and the work you do. Keep shining.

Fred Hohenaadel Posted over a year ago

This is an exceptional woman. She is the kind of person we want our youth exposed to. I am quite certain the any program Ms. Gaussman would lead would only benefit the participants, most likely far beyond anyone's expectation. The potential here is revolutionary. Please facilitate the opportunity for her to serve and benefit the community. There could not be a better choice.

Zyonna Posted over a year ago

Ms gausman is a wonderful teacher and she lets us do what ever we want.

Patricia Muscarella Posted over a year ago

Michelle is a caring and compassionate human being and I appreciate her dedication to being in service to others. She is well deserving of this award because she embodies what she teaches.

Jesus Posted over a year ago

She is gonna make a calm class to relive anger I personally agree with as one of her students

Julie Halpern Posted over a year ago

Michelle is an incredibly inspirational teacher and friend. I was so fortunate that she attended my YogaTwist kids yoga teacher training last year and we actually got to co teach a kids class recently! She has a beautiful giving spirit and shares selflessly with kids and teachers hosting free yoga classes each week. She is also developing kid centered programming to start a new progressive learning environment to help kids lead a balanced and healthy life! I would be honored to work with her in any capacity and definitely support her nomination! ????She is doing amazing work!

Nayano Posted over a year ago

Michelle is a wonderful soul. She demonstrates kindness and compassion in every aspect of her life. She's an amazing friend and teacher.

Jennifer Lamarche Posted over a year ago

Michelle is not only a wonderful Teacher but shes also an amazing Human Being! She always has a smile on her face, shes always willing to help others & possesses a big generous heart! Its been a joy to know her!

Steve Wetzler Posted over a year ago

Aw that’s so nice of you to dedicate your awesome time and energy for this Michelle. Congratulations on this award!

Joanne Stoll Posted over a year ago

Congratulations Michelle! You have always been kind and caring and genuinely a good a good person. This is so well deserved. Sincerely, Joanne Stoll

Erica Wexler Posted over a year ago

I have know Michelle for over 20 years. Even as a young undergrad, her warmth and willingness to help others wherever needed made a huge difference. Over the years, she has continued to look for ways to make life better for others. Michelle has a positive impact for everyone she engages with!

Maxanne Posted over a year ago

Michelle has been a constant uplift from the moment I met her 9 years ago. She is always striving for health of the mind and body and is a positive influence to all she teaches, in yoga and academics.

Aunt Marlene Posted over a year ago

I have known Michelle all her life. She has brought joy, laughter, and spirit to our family. I’m not surprised about her nomination for this honor. I have always known that her light would shine and others would come to know and appreciate her contagious energizing spirit.

Gina Steighner Posted over a year ago

Congratulations Michelle on an award well-deserved! Your positive outlook and healthy attitude towards work, school, and life is an inspiration to us all. You are a pleasure to work with and an wonderful addition to Sawgrass Springs Middle School.

Maria Cucchiara Posted over a year ago

My son had Ms. Gausman last year and she is an amazing and caring teacher. At Open House she demonstrated the stress relieving breathing/meditation techniques she uses with her students and even I left her classroom with less stress! Something I will always be thankful for is how Ms. Gausman handled the Code Red lock down that took place involving the nearby Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School shooter. My son was with her during that lock down and he told me how scared the students were and how calm and reassuring she was as they were locked in a closet. Thank you Ms. Gausman and good luck!

Irene Corrar-Cashman Posted over a year ago

Congratulations, Michelle! The students and staff at SSMS love your yoga classes! Good luck.

Dariel Haggerty Posted over a year ago

Michelle has been a great positive addition to our Sawgrass Staff. She has been promoting yoga with the staff and students. She has a very calming effect on everyone. Her soft spoken humbleness is refreshing.

Mariesen Sartori Posted over a year ago

I can’t think of any other person that is deserving of this honor. Michelle Gausman is the most kindest, selfless, authentic person I have ever met. She holds this recognition naturally. She’s just the BEST!

Kathy Beebe Posted over a year ago

Last year my son Jason Beebe had Mrs. Gausman.He was so happy to have her as a teacher. So, we are very happy to put in our vote! ??

Adam Torregrossa Posted over a year ago

Best of luck to Ms. Gausman. My son really enjoys her class and talks about all the great things she does to support her students. I hope she wins!

THinkins Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Gausman is a huge asset at Sawgrass Springs Middle School. Mrs. Gausman is generous with her time and goes above and beyond to share her talents and expertise with staff and students alike.

Judy Bremner Posted over a year ago

Michelle is such a selfless person. She is always doing things to help other people. Because she is certified to teach yoga, she could be using her talents to make a minimum of $45/class if she worked at a local gym. However, she offers her classes to our students and staff for free! She truly just wants the world to be a better place, and is one of those people who works tirelessly towards peace. Our District is the one that was devastated by tragedy last year, when a student open fired killing 17 people as a result. Michelle jumped right in to find out what she could do to help. She taught yoga classes as therapy to help some of the students who endured that horrible day. At our school, she ends her classes with positive mantras, sending the kids off into the world with tools to manage the stresses of the day. I really hope the Life Changer Group considers Michelle, as I can attest that she is quite a life changer!

Jamie Costa Posted over a year ago

Michelle is sooooo deserving of this honor! She is such a wonderful addition to our Sawgrass Springs Middle School family. Three cheers for Michelle! :)

cole Posted over a year ago

ms. Gausman is very nice and i love the star breathing she is the best and i think she should win

cole Posted over a year ago

MS. Gausman she is the best she is so nice and i love the star breathing it gets me very calm i think she should win??????

jabari Posted over a year ago

she is the best teacher of the school and she does her job good all the time no matter what even if she is mad

Sundari and josephine Posted over a year ago

Mrs.Gausman is such an amazing teacher , she is nice, caring , gentle ,and understanding. As her students we agree she is one of the best teachers we know.

Vickie Shaw Posted over a year ago

Michelle is such an asset to our school! I have been lucky enough to take part in her after school yoga class that she does on her OWN time. Not only does she do a class for the faculty, but one for the students as well. She is such a positive and calming influence on her peers and students as well. We are very lucky that Michelle shares her inner peace techniques with us, and I for one have truly benefited from her wonderful skills. Congratulations to Michelle!

Andrea lima Posted over a year ago

I’m definitely gonna vote for her. She doing such a important job for the those young children! Congratulations Michelle

Michelle Roncalli-Walker Posted over a year ago

My daughter loves her energy and the fact she helps in more ways than just teaching. The yoga class at the school help the kids learn to relax and open up as well. Congratulation Ms. Gausman

Jenna Walker Posted over a year ago

You are such a nice person and I think you will add something beautiful at our school.

CARTER???????? Posted over a year ago

She does montages and she does yoga every Tuesday's after school??????????????????

camryn Posted over a year ago

she is a really good teacher I do yoga after school with and after a hard day at school on tuesdays she does yoga every tuesday it is so much fun

gus Posted over a year ago

love the yoga and the monchez

Jp Torregrossa Posted over a year ago

Ms. Gausman is a awesome smart and energetic teacher who helps me stay stress free by doing her mochas at the end of class.

jayden Posted over a year ago

She is nice and a loving teacher. Thank you for teaching me.

Luisa Vergara-Kupka Posted over a year ago

Michelle is an amazing lady!!!!

Laura De Sabatino Posted over a year ago

Michelle is such a positive influence at our school. She is always so calm and happy. I can see that she practices those inner peace techniques and healthy living principles that she so frequently shares with staff and students. I spent a year with Michelle speaking to her during our morning duty assignments. Her outlook changed the way I view the normal stresses of life. Spending time with Michelle means a better and longer life! Congratulation,s Michelle, on this well-deserved honor.