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Catherine Harrison Division Teacher of the Year

Catherine Harrison

Stonehouse Elementary School

Position / role in WJCC Schools
Math Specialist
Years with WJCC Schools
11 years
Kristen Boykin Middle School Level

Kristen Boykin

Toano Middle School

Position / role in WJCC Schools
Special Education Teacher
Years with WJCC Schools
17 years
Suzanne Sylvester High School Level

Suzanne Sylvester

Lafayette High School

Position / role in WJCC Schools
ESL Teacher
Years with WJCC Schools
10 years
Ashley Green School-based

Ashley Green

Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School

Position / role in WJCC Schools
School Counselor
Years with WJCC Schools
7 years
Brittney Fitts School-based

Brittney Fitts

Bright Beginnings

Position / role in WJCC Schools
Pre-School Teacher
Years with WJCC Schools
19 years
Christy Anderson School-based

Christy Anderson

James Blair Middle School

Position / role in WJCC Schools
LIEP/ESL Teacher
Years with WJCC Schools
3 years
Jennifer Brooks School-based

Jennifer Brooks

Lois S. Hornsby Middle School

Position / role in WJCC Schools
English Teacher
Years with WJCC Schools
17 years
Jennifer Kimbrough School-based

Jennifer Kimbrough

J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School

Position / role in WJCC Schools
Computer Resource Teacher
Years with WJCC Schools
10 years
Jessica Backer School-based

Jessica Backer

Laurel Lane Elementary School

Position / role in WJCC Schools
Music Teacher
Years with WJCC Schools
3 years
Julie Clifford School-based

Julie Clifford

Matoaka Elementary School

Position / role in WJCC Schools
Kindergarten Teacher
Years with WJCC Schools
4 years
Lauren Kelly School-based

Lauren Kelly

Berkeley Middle School

Position / role in WJCC Schools
Social Studies Teacher
Years with WJCC Schools
5 years
Matthew Rapach School-based

Matthew Rapach

Jamestown High School

Position / role in WJCC Schools
Choral Director
Years with WJCC Schools
13 years
Norman Brungot School-based

Norman Brungot

Warhill High School

Position / role in WJCC Schools
Health & Physical Education Teacher
Years with WJCC Schools
31 years
Paula Harris-Guerra School-based

Paula Harris-Guerra

James River Elementary School

Position / role in WJCC Schools
ELL Teacher
Years with WJCC Schools
6 years
Rayvon Patrick School-based

Rayvon Patrick

Norge Elementary School

Position / role in WJCC Schools
Health & Physical Education Teacher
Years with WJCC Schools
4 years
Shayla Stewart School-based

Shayla Stewart

D.J. Montague Elementary School

Position / role in WJCC Schools
2nd Grade Teacher
Years with WJCC Schools
1 year
Shelby Medina School-based

Shelby Medina

Matthew Whaley Elementary School

Position / role in WJCC Schools
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Years with WJCC Schools
4 years

Past Recipients

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Past recipients for Teachers of the Year
YearNameAffiliationRecognition
2025Amanda MullaneJamestown High SchoolDivision Teacher of the Year
2025Angela GogolJ. Blaine Blayton Elementary SchoolSchool-based
2025Brady WilhideLafayette High SchoolSchool-based
2025Cynthia MargiottaLois S. Hornsby Middle SchoolSchool-based
2025Erin RouttenJames River Elementary SchoolSchool-based
2025Erin SextonMatthew Whaley Elementary SchoolSchool-based
2025Jennifer BrungotWarhill High SchoolSchool-based
2025Jennifer GrizzleBright BeginningsSchool-based
2025Jennifer KlepeiszJames Blair Middle SchoolSchool-based
2025Kate RoesslerNorge Elementary SchoolSchool-based
2025Megen LoganClara Byrd Baker Elementary SchoolElementary School Level
2025Melissa MurphyMatoaka Elementary SchoolSchool-based
2025Nathanial ElliottBerkeley Middle SchoolSchool-based
2025Rachel SmithLaurel Lane Elementary SchoolSchool-based
2025Rebecca NixonToano Middle SchoolMiddle School Level
2025Shannon MiedemaD.J. Montague Elementary SchoolSchool-based
2025Sherrie SpalthoffStonehouse Elementary SchoolSchool-based