Tallwood Elementary School’s Computer Resource Specialist Geri Pattie honored as a Tech4Learning Innovative Educator. According to Tech4Learning, Pattie was nominated for the honor because of her “hard work, creative contributions and dedication to creativity in the classroom.” As an Innovative Educator, Pattie will receive the latest versions of Tech4Learning’s applications, Frames, Pixie and Share. Tell Read More…
Awards & Accolades
VBCPS Citywide Volunteers of the Year named
At the annual citywide celebration held April 30 at Kellam High School, the work of the school division’s volunteers was on full display. Specifically, the three volunteers selected as 2015 Citywide Volunteers of the Year by the Virginia Beach Council of PTAs (VBPTA) were announced: Denise Hoffman, Christopher Farms Elementary School; Kim Wells, Princess Anne Read More…
Bradley Ward named 2016 Citywide Teacher of the Year
Bradley Ward, a fifth-grade teacher at Rosemont Forest Elementary School, has been named the 2016 Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) Citywide Teacher of the Year. “I don’t think it has quite sunk in yet,” Ward said at the surprise ceremony announcing his award. “I don’t know if it ever will.” Ward was selected as Read More…
Local home association honors Green Run staff
Henriella Holmes was named “Staff Member of the Quarter” by the Green Run Homes Association. February Green Run Elementary’s art teacher, Contessa Magee, was named “Staff Member of the Quarter” by the Green Run Homes Association. The award was presented by Green Run Elementary Partners in Education coordinator Tammy White. Tell your friends! Follow us! Read More…
OLHS named 21st Century Learning Exemplar School
Earlier this school year, Ocean Lakes High School was named a 21st Century Learning Exemplar School by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21). Ocean Lakes was one of 15 schools nationwide to earn the honor this year. Now, P21 has posted its case study on Ocean Lakes on its website. Ocean Lakes staff was Read More…
Cabotaje and Caralivanos named Outstanding Teachers of the Gifted
Kim Cabotaje, gifted resource teacher at Landstown Elementary School, and Leyla Caralivanos, fifth-grade teacher at Kemps Landing/Old Donation School, were both recently named as Outstanding Teachers of the Gifted in VBCPS. Dr. Veleka Gatling, executive director of the Office of Differentiated Programs and Professional Learning, along with gifted program coordinators, Barbara Kennedy and Robin Schumaker, Read More…
Corprew appointed president of VIAAA
Lisa Corprew, student activities coordinator at Bayside High School and Health Sciences Academy, has been appointed as president of the Virginia Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (VIAAA). Corprew was presented the gavel at the State Athletic Director’s Conference held March 24-28 in Short Pump. Congratulations! Tell your friends! Follow us!
VBCPS helps push Virginia Beach to top of EnergyStar list
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual list of the top 25 cities with Energy Star buildings. The Virginia Beach metro area was named 20th overall, and among midsize cities, Virginia Beach ranked first. VBCPS has a large role in this success. Among the 81 buildings that were Energy Star certified in 2014, 35 are Read More…
Willey wins ‘My Favorite Teacher’ contest
Kempsville Middle School’s Laura Willey has been named the local winner of the Barnes & Noble My Favorite Teacher Contest. Wiley was chosen based on an essay sent from her student, Victoria Neels. According to Barnes and Noble, students could nominate a teacher for this honor by writing essays, poems or thank-you letters that explain Read More…
Weber honored at Great Computer Challenge
The WHRO/ODU Great Computer Challenge took place at Old Dominion University Saturday, March 7. At the event, Michael Weber, Advanced Technology Center software and game development instructor, was honored with the Great Computer Challenge’s Grace Little Award for bringing teams of students in Norfolk and Virginia Beach to the Great Computer Challenge for the last Read More…
