By Kyle Coppola
Eustis Middle’s Sandra Scott Shaping Futures in the Classroom and Beyond
EUSTIS, Fla. — For more than two decades, Sandra Scott has been a pillar of education at Eustis Middle School, shaping young minds and advocating for her fellow teachers. The community along with Lake & Sumter Style Magazine is proud to spotlight educators like Scott, whose commitment extends beyond the classroom.
Scott, a seventh-grade English Language Arts teacher, discovered her passion for education while tutoring students in her neighborhood. Recognizing her natural talent for teaching, she pursued a career in education, joining Eustis Middle School, where she has remained for all 21 years of her career. In 2022, her dedication was recognized when she was named Teacher of the Year.
Her approach to teaching goes beyond academics—she strives to create a safe and supportive space where students can overcome challenges and find a path to success.
Scott’s passion extends to her colleagues as well. A proud member of the Lake County Education Association (LCEA) since 2005, she has been a steadfast advocate for teachers’ rights and resources. Since joining the LCEA board in 2017, she has worked to ensure educators have a strong voice in policy decisions affecting their classrooms and careers.
Her contributions to both education and advocacy exemplify the impact of dedicated teachers in shaping the future. As Black History Month shines a light on leaders who uplift their communities, Scott’s unwavering commitment stands as an inspiration for both students and educators.
Kyle Coppola was born in Newton, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications from Curry College in 2016. After traveling to Florida on a family vacation, he decided he could not get enough of the warm weather and made the move from snowy Massachusetts to central Florida 8 years ago.
For the last decade Kyle has gained valuable experience in social media content creation, marketing and sales, writing, video production, sports announcing and even broadcasting for local radio stations, such as FM 102.9 in The Villages and FM 91.5 in Massachusetts. Every year he volunteers at The Villages Charter High School as a play-by-play sports announcer for the football games as well as a public address announcer for the basketball games, including the annual Battle at The Villages Tournament.
Outside the office Kyle is a husband and father to two beautiful girls along with their cat. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, travel, play golf and swim. He is also a huge sports junkie and even bigger motorsports fan and loves to attend racing events when he can.
