Brittany Tate

Brittany Tate grew up in Okaloosa County and currently works at Pryor Middle School as an 8th-grade Science Teacher. After graduating from the University of Alabama, she went on to work for the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance. There, she developed a hands-on science curriculum for local schools and managed grant projects. After missing working directly with children, Brittany returned to school and earned her Master’s in Instructional Education. She then went to work for the Okaloosa County School District and transitioned into the classroom full-time.

In 2022, Brittany was awarded Okaloosa County’s 2023 Teacher of the Year.  That year, she was also named one of United Way’s 40 Under 40 and FSU’s MagLab Summer Teacher Residency. Currently, Brittany serves on the Emerald Coast Science Center’s Board of Directors, Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance Executive Board of Directors, and Pryor’s School Advisory Committee. In 2024, Brittany earned another Master’s in Educational Leadership and hopes to move into a principalship role in the coming years. Outside of work, Brittany enjoys running, playing pickleball, listening to live music, painting, and sharing memories with friends and family.