ST. PETERSBURG, FLA -- Sharmae Lamar has been a teacher in Pinellas County for seven years. She says she started her career as a substitute and worked her way up. Her mom inspired her to pursue a career in education.

“She’s always told me that I had a gift working with kids. I didn’t really know what aspect I wanted to go in with working with kids until I started subbing in Tallahassee," said Lamar.

What You Need To Know • Sharmae Lamar has been a teacher in Pinellas County for seven years • Lamar teaches third grade at Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary • Would you like to nominate an A+ Teacher? Click here

Lamar teaches third grade at Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary.

“Teaching is my passion. I eat, sleep, and breathe teaching," said Lamar.

A parent nominated Lamar to be o

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