\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJackie Coombe, a former teacher at Pathways Elementary School in Ormond Beach, adopted her former student, 11-year-old Jaden, after a two-year process. Coombe first met Jaden in October 2023 while teaching his class. “It’s this lovely happy face, this beautiful blond hair, just cute, sparkly face. I ended up teaching in that classroom for the rest of the year, and we grew a lot and learned a lot from each other,” Coombe said. In the spring of 2024, Coombe learned Jaden was in the foster care system, but he wasn\u2019t available for adoption until May 2025. She completed the necessary paperwork, background checks, and spent increasing amounts of time with Jaden. Hour-long visits turned into days together, and days turned into weeks, culminating in the adoption. “Ms. Jacqueline is going to adopt little Jaden, and we’re also going to change his name. He’ll be forever known as Jaden Andrew Coombe. Congratulations, guys. I know you’re going to love on him and continue to show him all the love. So, congratulations on behalf of the court,” said Judge Joan Anthony during the hearing. Coombe said the lengthy process was worth the wait. Jaden shared his excitement with simple yet meaningful words: “I got a mom!”\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\tVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. \u2014 \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Jackie Coombe, a former teacher at Pathways Elementary School in Ormond Beach, adopted her former student, 11-year-old Jaden, after a two-year process. <\/p>\n
Coombe first met Jaden in October 2023 while teaching his class. <\/p>\n
“It’s this lovely happy face, this beautiful blond hair, just cute, sparkly face. I ended up teaching in that classroom for the rest of the year, and we grew a lot and learned a lot from each other,” Coombe said. <\/p>\n
In the spring of 2024, Coombe learned Jaden was in the foster care system, but he wasn\u2019t available for adoption until May 2025. <\/p>\n
She completed the necessary paperwork, background checks, and spent increasing amounts of time with Jaden. <\/p>\n
Hour-long visits turned into days together, and days turned into weeks, culminating in the adoption. <\/p>\n
“Ms. Jacqueline is going to adopt little Jaden, and we’re also going to change his name. He’ll be forever known as Jaden Andrew Coombe. Congratulations, guys. I know you’re going to love on him and continue to show him all the love. So, congratulations on behalf of the court,” said Judge Joan Anthony during the hearing. <\/p>\n
Coombe said the lengthy process was worth the wait. <\/p>\n
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