Eric Jaworski, Ocean Lakes High School Spanish teacher and world languages department chairperson, has been selected by the Foreign Language Association of Virginia (FLAVA) as the winner of the 2018 David Cox FLAVA Award for Excellence in Foreign Language Teaching, K-12. According to the FLAVA website, the award recognizes a foreign language educator in grades Read More…
Awards & Accolades
June 2018 ‘I Make a Difference’ recipients
Congratulations to the following staff members whose colleagues presented them with the “I Make a Difference” recognition during June: Bayside Middle: Tori Beck, Melvin Francis, Danette Holmes, Michelle Bantolino Brandon Middle: Michael Danz Green Run Elementary: Jaci Poates, Michelle Barrett Hermitage Elementary: Shane Whitney Kellam High: Maricela Rubin, Lynn Lecesse Larkspur Middle: Mike Baker, Taylor Mertz North Landing Elementary: Eric Wood, Stephanie Manny Read More…
PAHS selected as 2018 School Library Program of the Year
The Virginia Association of School Librarians (VAASL) contacted Princess Anne High School (PAHS) Library Media Specialists Jen Ludford and Courtney Porter Tuesday, June 5, to notify them of the good news. “It is with great joy that I get to inform you that Princess Anne High School has been selected as this year’s winner of Read More…
May 2018 ‘I Make a Difference’ recipients
Congratulations to the following staff members whose colleagues presented them with the “I Make a Difference” recognition during May: Adult Learning Center: Glenda McElhaney, Melinda Saunders Bayside High: Carol J. Schesventer, Kenny Cornick, Brent Wooden, Rahime Young Bayside Middle: Jermaine Lauzon, Drew Wynn, Chris Kiernan, Katrina Halloran Brandon Middle: Kim Martineau, Donna Brinegar, Millie Robles, Kerri Hutchinson Cox High: Claye Rhea, Read More…
Chrissy Love selected as 2018 School Nurse of the Year
Strawbridge Elementary School’s nurse Chrissy Love says she didn’t realize how much she would like school nursing when she left her job as an emergency room nurse five years ago. “It’s more than just nursing skills – those I’ve had for a long time,” said Love. “It’s the other stuff that goes along with it Read More…
Melissa Follin named 2019 VBCPS Citywide Teacher of the Year
Melissa Follin, a third-grade teacher at Old Donation School, is the 2019 Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) Citywide Teacher of the Year. Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence made the announcement at the annual Teacher of the Year dinner May 3 at the Westin Virginia Beach Town Center and visited her classroom May 4 to recognize her Read More…
Bus drivers showcase their expertise at School Bus Road-e-o
School bus driver Gillian Duffy says she can’t believe she actually won. “It was amazing. My head is still reeling from the whole thing. I can’t believe I actually won,” said the mother of four who won the school division’s 2018 School Bus Road-e-o. Second and third place winners, respectively, were drivers Jon Cushman and Read More…
2019 Citywide Teacher of the Year finalist: Rebecca Robbins
This is the fifth and final article in a series of profiles about each finalist for Virginia Beach City Public Schools’ 2019 Citywide Teacher of the Year. The citywide winner will be announced at the Teacher of the Year dinner hosted by the Virginia Beach Education Foundation May 3. Rebecca Robbins, a kindergarten teacher at Read More…
VBCPS earns 2018 Green Cleaning Award
Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) is one of only three school divisions and three universities across the country recognized with a 2018 Green Cleaning Award for Schools and Universities. VBCPS was recognized with an Honorable Mention. The award, which is presented by the Green Cleaning Network, the Healthy Schools Campaign and American School & Read More…
April 2018 ‘I Make a Difference’ recipients
Congratulations to the following staff members whose colleagues presented them with the “I Make a Difference” recognition during April: Adult Learning Center: Laura Todorovic, Pamela Burson, Kathleen Borders Bayside Elementary: Pat Johnson, Lin Henkin, Ryann Gohlke Bayside High: Kimberly Barboe, Michelle Parker, Karla Casper-Jennings, Jenn Vedder Bayside Middle: Kevin Houston Brandon Middle: Ellen Nesbit, Debbie O’brien, Diane Slade, Detonyah Parham Creeds Elementary: Elizabeth Read More…