This fall, OfficeMax honored four VB Schools teachers with its annual “A Day Made Better” program. Seatack Elementary’s Suzanne Myers, Shelton Park Elementary’s Stephanie Kot, Birdneck Elementary’s Elizabeth Schulz and Rosemont Elementary’s Laura Silverman were all named A Day Made Better award winners by OfficeMax. To earn this honor, each school’s principal had to nominate Read More…

Independence Middle School boys’ basketball coach, Leon Hunt, recently won the gold medal for the long jump event at the Central American and Caribbean University Games in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Hunt represented the Virgin Islands, as he was born in St. Croix and lived in the Caribbean until the age of 12. Hunt has participated in track and Read More…

Dr. Paula Johnson, principal of Bayside Middle School, was recently honored by the Virginia Board of Education for being named the 2013 Outstanding Secondary School Assistant Principal of the Year by the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals (VASSP). Johnson earned her award as assistant principal at Landstown High School where she was cited for Read More…

Point O’View Elementary’s Liz Griffin  recently received a commendation from the American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA) as an outstanding volunteer. Through her volunteer efforts, Liz Griffin has organized and coordinated workshops for music teachers throughout Virginia focusing on inspiring young children to learn and enjoy music as well as establishing a better understanding of culture, expanding Read More…

The Neptune Festival’s crowning of King Neptune and his Tritons has been a time-honored tradition in Virginia Beach. The honor highlights the men in the city who will serve as its ambassadors throughout the year and have proven their commitment to the citizens of Virginia Beach in their charitable and professional work. They are selected Read More…

Kumiko Gale, Japanese teacher at Bayside Middle School, won a $3,000 Sakura Grant from the Japan Commerce Association Foundation of Washington, DC.  Through charity work and education, the Foundation promotes economic and cultural communication between Japan and America. Gale is using the grant to purchase mini iPads for her classroom as well as to attend Read More…

Marion Broglie, a civics teacher at Lynnhaven Middle School, has been named to Gov. Bob McDonnell’s Governor’s Teaching Cabinet. Broglie is one of 22 teachers selected from the state to serve on this cabinet – and one of only two teachers from the Hampton Roads region. According to a Virginia Department of Education press release, Read More…

Help Pembroke Elementary win $5,000! Karen Drosinos, from Pembroke Elementary, was named a 2013 Super Teacher by The Virginia Lottery. As part of her prize, her school could now earn $5,000 if she wins the Super Teacher School Spirit contest, which is going on now on the Virginia Lottery Facebook page. Help make a difference Read More…

Princess Anne High School’s Betsy DiJulio won the SchoolArts Magazine “Keep Inspiration Alive” lesson challenge. For her efforts, DiJulio won $500 in art supplies for her classes at Princess Anne. In her submission, DiJulio highlighted her class activity of creating sketchbooks for her students using old children’s books from thrift stores. Examples of her students Read More…

Linda Lavender, the Advanced Technology Center, Computer Network Administration teacher received her Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) certification this past summer. This certification will allow access to additional resources and software from Microsoft which can be used for additional professional development and student instruction. Congratulations! Tell your friends! Follow us!