Teachers from Orange, Seminole and Lake county school systems are among 36 math and science instructors from across the center of the state that were honored in the third annual PRISM teacher award banquet.

Some teachers from Osceola, Volusia and Brevard are getting applause, too, along with some from Marion, Hillsborough and Polk counties.

The event at Sea World’s Ports of Call recognizes teachers who inspire and motivate their students in math and science.

Narcoossee’s winner was Michelle Thompson from Narcoossee Elementary School.

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