With demands growing and respect from some declining, many teachers talk about leaving their profession. Not Dre Graham, Florida's 2020 Teacher of the Year. Dr. Graham, a music instructor at King High in Tampa, says whenever the logistics and the mandates drag him down, he remembers the "why" that attracted him to teaching in the first place: Making a positive difference in students' lives. For the next year, Graham will travel the state, serving as an ambassador for education, encouraging all involved to ensure that every student has the opportunities to learn and succeed. Some disruption might be needed. He discusses his thoughts and plans with reporter Jeff Solochek.

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