Dr. Brian Matney, principal of Landstown High School: Governor’s STEM & Technology Academy, was recently elected as chair of the State Board of Education’s Advisory Board on Teacher Education and Licensure (ABTEL). ABTEL, created by action of the Virginia General Assembly in 1990, regularly advises the State Board, as its name implies, on issues related Read More…
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Sutton featured in Virginia Living
First Colonial Teacher John Sutton is featured in Virginia Living’s annual education issue. Sutton, who has created the school’s Foreign Policy Work Group, is highlighted for his work in connecting his students to national leaders in defense strategy and foreign affairs. Virginia Living State of Education, a special bound-in supplement to Virginia Living’s October 2015 issue, celebrates excellence Read More…
Medina-Ruiz named TCE Teacher of the Year
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…
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…
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!
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…
