Sherry Deresky identifies the two “loves” that lead her to teaching. She loves learning and she loves people. Mrs. Deresky also acknowledges her first grade teacher as a third love by whose example she was drawn to the profession. From her very first days in first grade, Mrs. Deresky knew that teaching was her true calling.

During the past ten years, Mrs. Deresky has taught English and History in schools located in Florida, Texas and Virginia. Her decision to join the FLVS faculty was influenced by her belief that distance learning is the wave of the future. She is especially enthusiastic about the flexibility that Internet technologies offer to both students and teachers.

Mrs. Deresky’s choice of subjects in which to be certified is influenced by yet another love - the love of reading. She believes that reading gives students insights into other people as well as a better understanding of themselves.

Mrs. Deresky believes her greatest asset as a teacher is her ability to motivate students and help them value their own accomplishments. It is a skill that has earned her a nomination to “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers.”

Mrs. Deresky earned her M.Ed. degree in Educational Leadership. Her B.A. degree is in Middle School Education with an emphasis in English and Social Studies. Both degrees were awarded by the University of West Florida.