Unity School is made up of educators with amazing talents. Faculty Spotlights are our way of highlighting and getting to know some of the incredible members of our community in a more personal way. Enjoy their inspiring stories.
My name is Anna Schuemann, and this is my 15th year in education. I’m originally from New Jersey and moved to Florida in 2012. I graduated from Ramapo College with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 2007 and taught for several years in Roselle, New Jersey. I grew up playing soccer, softball, and lacrosse, and I’ve always loved being part of a team. That team mindset naturally carried over into my teaching. I even coached soccer for about five years at the Tab Ramos Soccer Center, which deepened my love for helping children grow through both challenges and successes.
Over the years, I’ve taught multiple grade levels and have held a variety of roles – classroom teacher, math coach, Project Lead the Way – trained STEM Lab teacher, certified gifted and talented educator, and now the Technology Integrator. Through all of these experiences, one thing has always remained at the center of my work: building meaningful relationships based on trust and respect. Getting to know my students – how they learn, what interests them, and what excites them – helps me ignite their curiosity and make learning feel personal and joyful.
My proudest achievements as an educator aren’t awards or projects; they’re the emails and texts I still receive years later from parents telling me their child just graduated from college or started their first job and still remembers me as someone who made a difference. That is my “why.” It’s the reason I show up every day – to be part of a child’s academic and life journey. If I can inspire a spark, guide them through a challenge, or help them see their own potential, then I’ve done my job.
What brought me to Unity School was a former coworker who was moving and encouraged me to interview for her 4th-grade position. I was hesitant, but the moment I met Mr. St. Laurent, and he spent hours touring me around campus, I felt something special. From the peace walk, to the art room, to Lessons and Living, to every faculty member who smiled and introduced themselves – I knew this was a place filled with warmth, purpose, and community.
In 2019, I joined Unity as the 4th-grade teacher, and my daughter Sloane started in the toddler program. The sweetest part was that my classroom was right in front of hers – she’d catch glimpses of me during the day and wave. That year confirmed everything I felt during my tour with Mr. St. Laurent: Unity wasn’t just a school – it was a family. And I’m still so grateful I trusted that feeling.
Today, I proudly serve as the Technology Integrator for K–5, and I co-teach our SeaPerch and Flight & Space electives with Mrs. Methol. I love being able to bring creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning to our students, and I feel incredibly fortunate to work in a place that values innovation, relationships, and whole-child education.
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