Elizabeth Abraham, a second grade teacher at Arlington Science Focus School in Arlington, has been selected to receive the 2011 Super Teacher Award.
Noah Simon, PTA president at Arlington Science Focus School, nominated Abraham because of her unmistakable "commitment to students of all levels." In his nomination essay, Simon also praises Abraham's approach to teaching.
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Wade Whitehead, a fifth grade teacher at Crystal Spring Elementary School in Roanoke, has been selected to receive the 2011 Super Teacher Award.
Whitehead's wife, Robbie Whitehead, nominated him because as a third generation Virginia public school teacher, Whitehead "holds great loyalty to his profession." In her nomination essay, Whitehead wrote, "Wade has dedicated his entire professional life to teaching in Roanoke City public schools…
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Lucas Phillips, a fifth grade teacher at Spiller Elementary School in Wytheville, has been selected to receive the 2011 Super Teacher Award.
Kim Meredith Kirtner, Assistant Principal at Spiller Elementary, nominated Phillips because of "his ability to bring out the best in all his students." In her nomination essay, Kirtner also praises Phillips' active approach to teaching and learning.
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Summer Davis, a fifth grade teacher at Alberta Smith Elementary School in Chesterfield, has been selected to receive the 2011 Super Teacher Award.
Davis' colleague, Kimberly Shults, nominated her because of her "her passion, creativity, and overall involvement in her students' education." In her nomination essay, Shults wrote, "Mrs. Davis always comes up with new, creative ways for motivating her students to do well. When students get math problems correct, how many teachers do you know who shoot their students with a marshmallow shooter!? A small thing, but the kids love it!
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Linda Thompson, a kindergarten/first grade extension teacher at Ruckersville Elementary School in Ruckersville, has been selected to receive the 2011 Super Teacher Award.
Sharon Mack, a Ruckersville Elementary parent, nominated Thompson because she has created a classroom that "keeps the children engaged, interested, inspired, always learning, and never bored."
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Melody Reynolds, a second grade teacher at Hugh K. Cassell Elementary School in Waynesboro, has been selected to receive the 2011 Super Teacher Award.
Reynolds' colleague Sally Parsley nominated her because Reynolds "does so much more than cover the curriculum in her classroom." In her nomination essay, Parsley also praises Reynolds' time and dedication.
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Roderick "Rick" Zano, a tenth grade teacher at Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, has been selected to receive the 2011 Super Teacher Award.
Zano's colleague Kim Love nominated him because "he is a true 'EDU-tainer,' an effective educator who enjoys entertaining his students." In her nomination essay, Love also praises Zano's commitment to learning outside of the classroom.
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Ryan Stein, fourth grade teacher at Pinchbeck Elementary School in Henrico, has been selected to receive the 2011 Super Teacher Award.
Catherine McSorley, a Pinchbeck Elementary parent, nominated Stein because "he has brought life, creativity, and ignited a desire for learning, unlike any teacher I have encountered."
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Kimberly McKnight, a kindergarten
teacher
at Robious Elementary School in Midlothian, has been selected to receive
the 2010 Super
Teacher Award.
Gail Cavallaro, whose son is a student in McKnight’s class, wrote the winning essay
that described her unique classroom
activities for students and parents.
To view the complete essay, click here.
Brian Peterson, a fourth grade teacher at Signal Hill Elementary School in Manassas, has been selected to receive the 2010 Super Teacher Award.
Cindy Neher, whose daughter is a current student in Mr. Peterson’s class, wrote the winning essay that described his unique teaching style and commitment to his math students.
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Meghan Hodgins, a special education
teacher
at Deep Creek Central Elementary School in Chesapeake, has been selected
to receive
the 2010 Super Teacher Award.
Regina Dufrense, Mrs. Hodgins’ colleague, wrote the winning essay that described
her gentleness and commitment to her students.
To view the complete essay, click here.
Christy Henderson, a third grade teacher at Chilhowie Elementary School in Chilhowie, has been selected to receive the 2010 Super Teacher Award.
Stacie Smith-Lester, whose son is a student in Mrs. Henderson’s class, wrote the winning essay that described her creative teaching style and dedication to her third grade students.
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Analisa Lage Herring, a fourth grade
teacher
at Brownsville Elementary School
in Crozet,
has been selected to receive the 2010 Super
Teacher Award.
Elizabeth Saunders, whose son is a
student
in Mrs. Herring’s class, wrote the winning essay that described her passion and ability
to keep her class engaged and motivated.
To view the complete essay, click here.
Alisa Mook Burns, a high school math teacher at Salem High School in Salem, has been selected to receive the 2010 Super Teacher Award.
Rex William Mook, Alisa’s father, wrote the winning essay that described her dedication to students in the International Baccalaureate program at Salem High School.
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Jan Bates, a teacher at Northumberland Elementary School in Heathsville, has
been selected to receive the 2010 Super Teacher Award.
Theresa Larsen, Assistant Principal at Northumberland Elementary School,
wrote
the winning essay that described
Jan’s dedication and commitment to the students
in the reading recovery program.
To view the complete essay, click here.
Rasmi Bacon, a fourth grade teacher at Kent Gardens Elementary School in McLean, has been selected to receive the 2010 Super Teacher Award.
Margaret Alessi, whose son was a student in Mrs. Bacon’s class, wrote the winning essay that described her creative teaching style and dedication to her fourth grade students.
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Joseph Hicks, a third grade teacher at
Stone-Robinson Elementary School in Charlottesville, has been selected to
receive the 2009 Super Teacher Award.
A student’s parent, Tara Mincer, wrote the winning essay that described his creativity
and innovation in the classroom, as well
as
his ability to be a role model for the children.
To view the complete essay, click here.
Diane Healy, a first grade teacher at J.B. Watkins Elementary School in Chesterfield, has been selected to receive the 2009 Super Teacher Award.
A student’s parent, Lisa Brown, wrote the winning essay that described her creativity in the classroom and her initiative to enhance her students’ learning in any way possible.
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Carolyn Wojtera, a first grade teacher at
McHarg Elementary School in Radford, has
been selected to receive the 2009 Super Teacher Award.
Tracie Shelton Farmer’s daughter is in Mrs. Wojtera’s first grade class. Farmer, who is
also Mrs. Wojtera’s colleague, wrote the
winning essay that described her creativity
in and out of the classroom.
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Joel Block, a high school math teacher at George Mason High School in Falls Church , has been selected to receive the 2009 Super Teacher Award.
A student’s parent, Cecily Shea, wrote the winning essay that described his commitment to helping his students (and their parents) understand math and make learning fun.
To view the complete essay, click here.
Sharon Carino, a fourth grade teacher at Petsworth Elementary School in Gloucester,
has been selected to receive the 2009
Super Teacher Award.
A student’s parent, Deborah Parker, wrote
the winning essay that described her
creativity
and innovation in the classroom.
To view the complete essay, click here.
Particia Chimento, a physical education teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School in Woodbridge, has been selected to receive the 2009 Super Teacher Award.
Ms. Chimento’s colleague, Mary Jane C. Frowert, wrote the winning essay that described her compassion and enthusiasm with the children and her devotion to extracurricular sponsorship.
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Shannon Knight, a first grade teacher at
Holland Elementary School in Virginia
Beach, has been selected to receive the
2009 Super Teacher Award.
Cari Hall, Ms. Knight’s colleague, wrote the winning essay that described her unique classroom activities for students and
parents.
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Susan Woody, a third grade teacher at Buchanan Elementary School in Buchanan, has been selected to receive the 2009 Super Teacher Award.
Buchanan Elementary School Principal Debbie Garrett wrote the winning essay that described Woody’s creativity and innovation in the classroom.
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JENNIFER BUNN, A fifth grade teacher at
Indian Valley Elementary School in Floyd County has been selected to receive the
2008 Super Teacher Award.
The winning essay was written by Mrs.
Bunn’s husband and described how she
uses her interests outside of her classroom
to enrich
her students inside the classroom.
To view the complete essay, click here.
MARTHA KELLY, A kindergarten teacher at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School in Roanoke County has been selected to receive the 2008 Super Teacher Award.
Ms. Kelly’s colleague Allison Angell wrote the winning essay that described how visitors to the school can quickly see Ms. Kelly’s talent for teaching.
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CAROLE MARABLE, A fifth grade teacher
at Clover Hill Elementary School in
Chesterfield County has been selected to
receive the
2008 Super Teacher Award.
Carrie Irving, whose grandson is one of
Ms. Marable’s students, nominated Ms. Marable
with a heartfelt essay in which
she described
a teacher who goes the
extra mile for her students.
To view the complete essay, click here.
TINA BOWMAN, A special education teacher at Grange Hall Elementary School in Chesterfield County has been selected to receive the 2008 Super Teacher Award.
Kathleen Sefrin, who is an administrator at Grange Hall Elementary School, nominated Mrs. Bowman for the award.
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JENNY DEAN, an Art teacher at J.P. Burley
Middle School in Albemarle County has
been selected to receive the 2008 Super Teacher Award.
Miss Dean’s friend, Paul Knappenberger,
wrote the winning essay that described
how
she uses art to enhance traditional subjects.
To view the complete essay, click here.
MICHAEL PERRY, A fourth-grade teacher at Keister Elementary School in Harrisonburg has been selected to receive the 2008 Super Teacher Award.
Mr. Perry’s father, Richard Perry, wrote the winning essay that described how he brings his lessons to life.
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ARETHA LIVINGSTON, A teacher at Tucker-Capps Elementary School in Hampton has
been selected to receive the 2008 Super Teacher Award.
Principal Kimberly Sharpe wrote the
winning essay that described how Mrs. Livingston
makes her classroom come
alive.
To view the complete essay, click here.
HANNA TOMHAVE, A K-1 teacher at Mantua Elementary School in Fairfax County has been selected to receive the 2008 Super Teacher Award.
Mary Jo Kavjian, a PTA member at Mantua, wrote the winning essay that described how Ms. Tomhave keeps parents connected to the classroom.
To view the complete essay, click here.