Conversing with 10th-grade reading teacher Beatrice Jean-Hubbard and French teacher Pierre Revange gives the immediate sense that the two care deeply about their students.
Apparently, others feel the same.
Both St. Lucie West Centennial High School teachers were nominated for a national LifeChanger of the Year award and the unsung heroes were not even aware of their nomination, nor do they know who nominated them. Their focus is simply making a better life for their students.
National Life Group’s LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards K-12 educators and school district employees across the U.S. who make a difference in the lives of students.
“She is the best teacher I have ever had,” said one student about Jean-Hubbard. “Her commitment to helping others and fostering meaningful connections makes her a valued and cherished member of the school community,” reads a statement about her that was submitted for her nomination.
“I want them to be seen, I want them to be heard, I want them to be loved. We are here to change their lives. It’s not just the subject,” said Jean-Hubbard, who started preparing to be a teacher when she was 13 years old when she participated in a teacher preparatory program.
She started her professional career in 2008 in the Palm Beach School District and began her tenure in the St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) in 2018.
Jean-Hubbard’s warm relationship with her students was obvious when a few students walked into the entryway of the school at different times during her interview and greeted her.
Asked how she felt about the LifeChanger nomination, she said, “I feel awesome.”
Revange dedicates two days a week after school to tutoring students. He also fosters positive relationships with his students and encourages them to embrace his life motto: “Life is a do-it-yourself thing. If you do not do it, no one will do it for you.”
“He consistently goes above and beyond to ensure students receive the support they need to succeed,” reads part of his nomination.
The accolades continue: “Beyond the classroom, Revange actively contributes to school and district initiatives, including parent involvement programs, the School Advisory Council, and support for ESOL students. His dedication, guidance and positive influence make him an invaluable asset to both St. Lucie West Centennial High School and the St. Lucie County School District.”
Revange started his service in St. Lucie schools in 2003 as a paraprofessional before becoming a professional instructor.
He teaches French to students with all kinds of backgrounds, but many share his Haitian background.
Revange tries to make students feel comfortable. For example, when a foreign student first arrives at the school he sometimes “pairs them up with someone that has been here longer. I’m glad I get to help,” Revange said.
LifeChanger of the Year began in 2011 and has recognized and rewarded more than 8,600 teachers, administrators and school employees from over 2,300 school districts with over $850,000 in cash prizes.
The winners are chosen by a selection committee of former winners and education professionals with the grand prize winner getting $20,000 to be shared with their school district. Sixteen other awards are given ranging from $3,000 to $5,000.
Nearly 1,100 were nominated for the 2025-2026 award and the grand prize winner is posted on the LifeChanger website. But the other awards have not been announced.
The winner page explains, “We’re getting ready to hit the road to surprise this year’s National Life Group LifeChanger of the Year winners.”