Award Winning Educator

As founder of Buddy Ambassadors, Loverly Sheridan is a proven community leader, and graduate of Leadership West Palm Beach.

She also recently received the Dr.Martin Luther King Leadership Award from Palm Beach State College, the Community Service Award from the Delta Kappa Gamma International Society for Key Women Educators, of which she’s a member, a Leadership Award from Palm Beach County Schools, and the International Athena Young Professional Leadership Award from the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches. She was also the 2019 recipient of the prestigious Educator of the Year Award from Palm Beach Illustrated Magazine.

Ms. Sheridan, founder of Buddy Ambassadors, an organization which promotes kindness, empathy, compassion, and inclusivity, in children, is a former Board Member of Mental Health America of Palm Beach County. She’s passionate about mental health awareness and education, and have partnered, and continue to partner with various local, regional, and international organizations to help promote mental health and wellness, to help combat bullying, and create safe spaces in schools, through campaigns, various initiates, and the use of Buddy Benches and other benches.

Her goal is to place Buddy Benches and others benches in schools, colleges, and workplaces, all over the world to promote mental health and wellness.

To learn more about Buddy Ambassadors, and their program and services, go to: https://buddyambassadors.com and https://takeaminutebench.com.

Loverly Sheridan Named Educator Of The Year

Author and educator Loverly Sheridan was recently named the recipient of the prestigious Palm Beach Illustrated Educator of the Year Award. Sheridan emerged as the final winner through public voting from among five finalists who forge meaningful relationships with their students through innovative techniques and genuine care for the next generation.

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Buddy Ambassador’s founder, Loverly Sheridan, becomes a recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Junior Award.

Congratulations to our founder, Loverly Sheridan, on being the recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King Leadership Award. We are proud of you. Continue to lead with love, empathy, kindness, and compassion. ❤️

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Loverly Sheridan Nominated and Recognized by HEI for the Empowering Dream Awards 2023

HEI is proud to introduce the exceptional nominees for the Empowering “El Sueño Americano” Small Business Award! These visionary entrepreneurs embody the spirit of resilience, innovation, and community building. Each nominee has been chosen for their outstanding contributions to the small business landscape and their commitment to realizing the American Dream. Join us in celebrating these remarkable individuals and their dedication to making a positive impact. Stay tuned as we highlight their inspiring stories and achievements over the coming weeks. Let’s come together to support and empower these small businesses as they continue to drive economic growth and embody the true essence of-The American Dream.” Congratulations to our founder, Loverly Sheridan on her nomination and recognition.

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Buddy Ambassador’s Founder, Loverly Sheridan, attends and presents workshop at international conference in Tampere, Finland.

Buddy Ambassador’s Founder, Loverly Sheridan was a Guest Speaker at DKG International Women Educators Conference in Tampere, Finland, presenting on the topic, “ Creating a Buddy Culture in Schools.”

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Loverly Sheridan recognized for her leadership

Buddy Ambassadors Founder, Loverly Sheridan, is recognized for her leadership by her homeland Saint Lucia, for Women’s History Month.

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Buddy Ambassadors in the Community

★★★★★

"We have a Buddy Bench!! Fuller Center was lucky to work with a great organization called Buddy Ambassadors. Our students participated on kindness and inclusivity lessons, took a Buddy Pledge and graduated as Buddy Ambassadors. We loved this program!"

– Olga Bearhope