Renaissance Academy’s Ana Medina-Ruiz has been named the Technical and Career Education (TCE) Teacher of the Year. Medina-Ruiz, a culinary arts teacher at Renaissance, was nominated by a peer and supported by her administration and TCE staff. Specifically, Medina-Ruiz was praised for the work she has been doing with the Family and Consumer Sciences program Read More…
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Providence celebrates its new courtyard
Editor’s note: Providence staff members in the photos below are enjoying their glasses of bubbly apple juice! Providence Elementary School had a celebration with the faculty for the unveiling of the “new” courtyard, which was made over by the school’s PTA. The courtyard now boasts colorful picnic tables with umbrellas, plants and a freshly mulched Read More…
White Oaks preps for SOLs
Need a little pre-SOL inspiration? Check out this video put together by the staff of White Oaks Elementary School. Teachers and administrators show off their best dance moves to their own version of “Rock The Test.” *Please note YouTube links may not play for all staff in school buildings Tell your friends! Follow us!
Register for VBEF Educator’s Golf Challenge
All school division and city employees are invited to participate in the Virginia Beach Education Foundation’s (VBEF) 15th Annual Educator’s Golf Challenge. The event, held Thursday, June 25, at the Heron Ridge Golf Club, begins with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start. The registration fee of $75 per player includes an 18-hole Captains Choice round of Read More…
Spring VBEF grant applications due June 12
The Virginia Beach Education Foundation (VBEF) offers two grant cycles for teachers to apply for funding for their innovative and creative learning projects. Thanks to United Way designations and VBEF annual events such as the Pearls of Wisdom fundraiser and June golf tournament, $100,000 is available to be dispersed for grant proposals during the 2015-16 Read More…
Schlossberg to study at RoboSTEM Teacher Institute
Congratulations to Elizabeth Schlossberg on her acceptance to the 2015 NASA RoboSTEM Teacher Institute this summer. She will be attending the institute from June 22 – 26 and get to preview the NEW Robotics Lab at VASC and experience 3D scanning and printing first hand alongside other teachers who have been accepted in the division. Read More…
Leonard named STEM Teacher of the Year
Keith Leonard, a physics teacher at the Governor’s STEM and Technology Academy at Landstown High School, was doubly honored as he was named 2015 local and statewide STEM Teacher of the Year in the Air Force Association’s (AFA) Aerospace Education Awards. “Growing up I was always asking how things work and was the kid who Read More…
New division book to aid schools in transforming environments
The Office of Facilities Planning and Construction in partnership with Mike Ross, from HBA Architects, has produced “A Furniture Idea Book For 21st Century Learning Environments.” The book, which can be downloaded here, is meant to serve as a resource for secondary schools when administrators are looking to purchase furniture and equipment. “Our intent is Read More…
Congratulations to the 2015 Teacher Assistants of the Year
Tonya Snow, Adult Learning Center Mary Wrenn, Alanton Elementary Karen Hayes, Arrowhead Elementary Carshena Watkins, Williams Elementary Yolanda Allen, Bayside Elementary Bylle Callahan, Bayside High Antoinette Mirabel, Bayside Middle Monica Evans, Bayside 6 Lora Willett, Birdneck Elementary Mark Bacon, Brandon Middle Tonya Barlow, Brookwood Elementary Patricia O’Brien, Centerville Elementary Marissa Wisotzkey, Christopher Farms Elementary Samaiyah Read More…
Stovall is the 2015 VBSNA Nurse of the Year
Today, May 6, is National School Nurse Day. In celebration, Shelton Park Elementary School’s Sharlene Stovall was named the Virginia Beach School Nurses Association School (VBSNA) Nurse of the Year. Sharlene Stovall, RN, BSN, has been with the school division for 11 years. Stovall was selected by the VBSNA nomination committee that received names of school Read More…
