Dr. Brian Matney, principal of Landstown High School: Governor’s STEM & Technology Academy, has been endorsed by National Institute for School Leadership (NISL) as a certified trainer in the Commonwealth. He is one of nine trainers across Virginia and one of two standing principals so endorsed following a rigorous 18-month program. NISL, with its focus Read More…

The Virginia Symphony Orchestra recently received nominations for exceptional music teachers to be recognized during the month of March for the 2015 Outstanding Music Teachers program in celebration of the National Association for Music Education’s Music in our Schools initiative. For the second year in a row, Cox High School’s James “Aaron” Hardwick was selected Read More…

The National Federation of State High School Associations has awarded Tallwood High School Coach Caitlyn Stravino the 2014 Virginia Coach of the Year for Boys Cross-Country. Tell your friends! Follow us!  

Congratulations to Kemps Landing Old Donation School’s Melissa Follin, who was named the Virginia Association for the Gifted Region 2 Teacher of the Year. The school held a small celebration for her accolade. Congratulations!   Tell your friends! Follow us!  

Virginia Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (VIAAA) named Tim Wolf, Kempsville High School’s Student Activities Coordinator, the 5A/6A Athletic Administrator of the Year. He will be honored in March in Richmond. Congratulations! Tell your friends! Follow us!  

Congratulations to Meghan Timlin, assistant principal at Independence Middle School, for being named the Virginia Beach Reading Council’s Administrator of the Year. Timlin was recognized by VBRC President Debby Briscoe at a surprise ceremony. Timlin is the innovative and active leader of the school’s Literacy Team.   Tell your friends! Follow us!  

Congratulations to the following Teachers of the Year from schools and centers. These teachers will now go on to compete for the Citywide Teacher of the Year, which will be announced later this spring. Adult Learning Center, Ashley Moder Advanced Technology Center, James Reich Alanton Elementary, Amy Paulson Arrowhead Elementary, Kathy O’Brien Bayside Elementary, Heather Read More…

Last year, Ocean Lakes Spanish teacher Samuel Caraballo authored a bilingual book entitled, “Estas Manos/These Hands.” That novel has now been identified by SpeakingLatino.com as one of the “Best 20 Latino Children’s Books from 2014.” In the book, Caraballo compares the hands of family members to various plants that are found throughout the world. For example, Read More…