Tampa Bay Educator Named Finalist for “America\u2019s Favorite Teacher” Competition \u2014 Community Rally Requested to Secure #1 Spot<\/p>\n
[Tampa Bay, Florida]\u00a0 [April 22, 2026] – After more than 20 years working and volunteering with children in the community, and raising two sons as a single parent, Yvette Sequino is changing lives, especially her own. An educator balancing the hearts and minds of her students with \u201cNeuroGrowth\u201d techniques, Sequino has been named a Top 5 finalist in the national America\u2019s Favorite Teacher competition. Currently ranked 4th in their group, Sequino is helping her students with scientifically proven methods and needs to add community votes in order to move to the top spot in her group. Let\u2019s help an educator on a mission empowering students to believe in themselves and their abilities, while also teaching them with brain strengthening exercises.<\/p>\n
The competition celebrates excellence in education across the country, awards the community an assembly with Bill Nye, CEO of the Planetary Society, for Sequino\u2019s present and past students, a $1000 refresh to a local Library, and a feature about the winner in Reader\u2019s Digest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sequino says, \u201cI am incredibly honored and blessed to be at this level of the competition; having received daily recognition and support from family, friends, community businesses, and students\u2019 families.<\/p>\n
“Becoming a teacher started as a job supporting my family and moved into opening my heart to every one of my students. Eventually, I wanted to do more than standard teaching and began studying how the brain works and neuro-strategies to strengthen it. I believe in every one of my students and know we will work together to build their potential.\u201d \u00a0Sequino, founder of Pink and Blue Place says, “Moving into the top percentage of America\u2019s Favorite Teachers is more than a wonderful title to me, it\u2019s about bringing a national spotlight to neuro-strategies helping students thrive in academics, home, and life. I love when they light-up learning about their brains\u2019 capabilities.”<\/p>\n
Sequino\u2019s journey from corporate management to education culminates in her current work as a teacher and NeuroGrowth Coach for students and families, focusing on improving academics and reducing life tensions through brain-based learning and organizational systems.<\/p>\n