Teachers of the Year

What do you teach?
Two-year-old self contained

How long have you been an educator?
14 years at WJCC Schools

WJCC Division Teacher of the Year
Elementary School Teacher of the Year

What do you teach?
Reading Specialist Grades 3-5

How long have you been an educator?
19 years at WJCC Schools, 2 years in Lowville, NY, 3 years in Japan, and 5 years in Germany

What do you teach?
Health and PE, Grades K-5

How long have you been an educator?
7 years at WJCC Schools

What do you teach?
First Grade

How long have you been an educator?
2 years at WJCC Schools, 5 years in West Point, VA

What do you teach?
Reading Grades K-5

How long have you been an educator?
30 years at WJCC Schools

What do you teach?
Third Grade

How long have you been an educator?
6 years at WJCC Schools

What do you teach?
Student Support Teacher, Grades 1-5

How long have you been an educator?
16 years at WJCC Schools, 6 years at King William County Schools

What do you teach?
Second Grade

How long have you been an educator?
7 years at WJCC Schools, 2 years at Hampton City Schools

What do you teach?
Kindergarten

How long have you been an educator?
20 years at WJCC Schools, 3 years at West Point Elementary

What do you teach?
Technology/Computer Resource Grades K-5

How long have you been an educator?
16 years at WJCC Schools

What do you teach?
Technology Integration Coach

How long have you been an educator?
14 years at WJCC Schools, 10 years in other schools

What do you teach?
Pre-Algebra, Grades 6 and 7

How long have you been an educator?
1 year at WJCC Schools

Middle School Teacher of the Year

What do you teach?
U.S. History, 6^th and 7^th Grades

How long have you been an educator?
12 years at WJCC Schools, 5 years at Oldfields Boarding School

What do you teach?
SPED Self-Contained, Grades 6-8 English and Math

How long have you been an educator?
7 years at WJCC Schools, 4 years in Jacksonville Onslow County Schools

High School Teacher of the Year

What do you teach?
Law and Society, American History, AP Psychology, Government

How long have you been an educator?
6 years in WJCC Schools, 10 years in Hampton City Schools

What do you teach?
Art Foundation, Painting and Printmaking, and Photography and Communication Design

How long have you been an educator?
14 years at WJCC Schools, 4 years at Culpeper County Public Schools

What do you teach?
Technology Integration Coach

How long have you been an educator?
21 years at WJCC Schools

I am an early childhood special education teacher in the Bright Beginnings program. I currently serve students in a blended classroom but have many years of experience in the self-contained setting as well. It is a blast working with my curious, little learners who not only put a smile on my face daily, but also afford me the great privilege of supporting them as they blossom before my eyes. I am blessed to have the opportunity to work with the amazing and supportive team at Laurel Lane ES. When I’m not at work I enjoy spending time with my husband and children. I have a son in high school, a son in middle school, and a daughter in elementary school. When you add my preschool class to the mix, one might say I truly get a good daily sampling of all age groups!

I am currently in my 4th year as the Computer Resource Teacher at CBB! Prior to this job, I spent 9 years teaching Kindergarten and 2nd grade in another district. I am a proud graduate of WJCC Public Schools. I went to Berkeley Middle School and graduated from Lafayette High School. I love teaching students all about technology! It is so engaging and relevant to today’s learners! I am an active member of our SHIP running club and manage the social media platforms for our school. When I am not teaching at Clara Byrd Baker, I love to teach on the online platform VIPKID, attend Orangetheory classes, spend time with my family and my dog Lucy, and compete in local races. I am so honored to have been selected as Teacher of the Year for Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School.

I am originally from Long Island, New York and have been part of the WJCC family since 1997. I started my career as a fifth grade teacher at Laurel Lane. In 2016, I moved to D.J. Montague and became a third grade teacher. Presently, I am the building’s math specialist. I love teaching mathematics to all the grade levels, as well as building students’ confidence and enjoyment of math. I have been truly blessed with the opportunity to work with amazing educators over the years. When not at school, I enjoy watching hockey and baseball, drawing and spending time with my wife, my daughter and my parents.

I am a third grade teacher at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School. I deeply value the relationships with my students and colleagues which makes walking into school each morning an absolute joy. I’m the mom to Quinn, 5 and James, 1, and wife to Ian. I love to read, bake, and am currently writing a children’s book!

I am a native of Williamsburg and I have been a part of the WJCC public school system for 16 years, first as a parent and volunteer, then a substitute teacher, and now as a classroom teacher. I received my undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech, and my husband and I are true Hokie fans. I returned to school later in life and received my Master of Education from William and Mary. This is my ninth year teaching, and my fourth year teaching kindergarten, which I love. In my spare time, I like to read, exercise, and travel. I especially enjoy spending time with my three children and my husband Mike.

I am a 3rd grade teacher at Matoaka Elementary School. The best part of my job is being able to engage my 3rd graders in fun and creative lessons, while building a strong, positive classroom community. I attended Virginia Tech and then the College of William and Marry. I grew up in small, rural community and love to visit my family’s farm and spend time chasing around my two dogs.

This is my 8th year as a Library Media Specialist, 5 of which have been at Laurel Lane Elementary. Before getting my master’s degree in library science, I was an elementary classroom teacher for 13 years. My love of teaching with great books and technology inspired my move to the role of Media Specialist. With over 20 years in education, I love spending my days working with students of all ages. When not at school, I can be found spending time with my husband and 3 college kids, burning calories at boot camp, and (of course) reading.

I am in my 21st year of teaching, with this being my 14th year at Norge. I love being a roadrunner! I have taught first, third, and fourth grade. My favorite part of my job is connecting with students and their families. I have been married to my husband, Kevin for 26 years and we have 3 grown daughters and we are expecting 2 granddaughters this June! If I’m not busy with school, family, or church I like to play with our dogs, run, and garden.

I am in my 21st year of teaching, with this being my 14th year at Norge. I love being a roadrunner! I have taught first, third, and fourth grade. My favorite part of my job is connecting with students and their families. I have been married to my husband, Kevin for 26 years and we have 3 grown daughters and we are expecting 2 granddaughters this June! If I’m not busy with school, family, or church I like to play with our dogs, run, and garden.

Teaching has always been a great passion of mine. After I graduated from Longwood University in 1997, I worked with students in an alternative school setting for 10 years. I took time off to start my family and have two wonderful children who now attend WJCC schools. In the last 4 years, I joined the Stonehouse Elementary Sea Star family as a member of their 4th grade team. As an inclusion teacher at Stonehouse, I feel so fortunate to be a part of each of my students’ lives and work with exceptional colleagues. I love traveling and making memories with my husband, Jeff, and our children, Ava and Reid.

I was very excited to join WJCC schools in December of 1990 as a fifth grade teacher at Matthew Whaley. In 1996, I became a part of the awesome staff of Berkeley Middle School. I have enjoyed helping sixth grade students make the transition to middle school for the past 23 years. I am currently in my first full year as a seventh grade life science teacher. My personal goal is to develop engaging lessons that will entice my students to pursue careers in science.

I am an English as a Second Language teacher at James Blair Middle School. I work with English Learner students in grades 6 through 8, and love how each day is a new adventure. My goal has always been to bridge the divide between school and home for our diverse English Learner students. I strive to create a school environment which supports cultural awareness and to engage our EL families to be active participants in their student’s education. I am also passionate about coaching and sport. I am the Girls Basketball Coach at Blair, as well as the S.H.I.P. Wellness Leader and soccer club sponsor. Outside of school, I enjoy watching sporting events and spending time with my husband, Ben, our son, Jack, and two daughters, Camden and Ryann.

I am an 8th grade civics & economics teacher at Hornsby Middle School. I was adopted from South Korea as a baby and grew up in Alexandria, VA. After graduating from William & Mary, I was proud to begin my career at HMS, where I completed my student teaching. What I love most about teaching is building positive relationships with my students and pushing them to apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my girlfriend, Mary, playing board games, watching movies, cooking, playing tennis, and teaching violin.

This is my 15th year of teaching in WJCC Public Schools. I taught English at both the high school and middle school level before becoming certified in Technology Education four years ago. I currently teach 6th, 7th, and 8th grade technology courses at Toano Middle School. In my free time, I enjoy reading and playing strategy board games with my husband and three sons.

I am a Spanish teacher at Jamestown High School. I was inspired to become a teacher by my mother who taught Special Education for over 30 years. I attended the College of William as an undergrad and then the University of Virginia for a masters. My husband and I fell in love with Williamsburg so we moved here to raise our family. We have 5 children, all of whom attend WJCC schools. I have truly enjoyed becoming part of the Williamsburg family by volunteering with various community organizations and through my role as a teacher. I am inspired everyday by the amazing students and educators in our WJCC schools.

I am an English as a Second Language teacher at Lafayette High School. I graduated from the University of Virginia and earned my TESOL certificate from Regent University. I am continually amazed by the strength, resolve, and resiliency of my students who are beginning a new life in the United States.

I am from Western NY, Go Bills! I have a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from SUNY Geneseo and a master’s degree in literacy from St. John Fisher College, both in NY. I have been teaching in Virginia since 2011; I started in middle school and moved up to Warhill high school in 2014. I spend my free time building Desmos activities, reading, doing puzzles, and relaxing with my husband and bulldog.

This is my 30th year as a Pre-K teacher at Norge. I started back when the program was called Norge Early Education and Development (or NEED) Center and there were 5 classrooms for the whole division, all focused on children with identified special needs. There has been so much growth and positive changes, but our goal in BB is the same: catch kids early and instill in them a love of learning!

I have been an inclusion and self-contained special education teacher since 2002. I was a stay at home mom until 1998 and then became a Sped assistant. I fell in love with teaching and received my M.Ed. from W&M. My current position is working with students who are nonverbal in a self-contained classroom. I truly enjoy supporting the families and watching each child maximize his potential.

I am a special education teacher at D.J. Montague Elementary School. I love working with my fabulous inclusion teachers and amazing special education paraprofessionals! I attended the College of William & Mary and I enjoy cheering on the Tribe any chance I get. My husband, Craig, is also a teacher and we enjoy traveling together in the summer as well as running in local races.

I am a third grade teacher at JBB. I have been teaching for fourteen years and I’ve taught second, third, fourth, and fifth grades. I’m from Fredericksburg, Virginia, and was originally inspired to become an educator by the many wonderful teachers I had in Spotsylvania County. I enjoy reading, cooking, and skiing; and I am also the proud parent of a Kindergartener at JBB!

Five years ago I moved to Virginia and started teaching at LLE. I have been the Centers team lead and served on the leadership team for the past three years. Additionally, I have been an active participant on our School Effectiveness Team and FACE committee. When I’m not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my husband and family, going for hikes, watching sporting events, and traveling.

I have been a part of WJCC Public Schools since 2007, first as a substitute teacher then as CRT for James River. Along with teaching at JRE I have also been a part of the WJCC Summer School program for 5 years creating projects such as Creative Coding and SHIP Network. It is my goal to make sure that our students do not just consume technology but learn how to create with technology.

I grew up in Venezuela and moved to the United States at the age of 15. I received my Bachelor of Science in elementary education and master’s in counseling from William and Mary. I taught at Matthew Whaley from 1995-2002 then became a stay home mom and teacher to my 4 kids for 13 years. I have been back at Matoaka for 4 years now. I am fluent in Spanish and have been married for 22 years.

I am a North Carolina native and graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. I have taught for a total of 15 years, the last 10 at my beloved Matthew Whaley. I am married and have a daughter named Campbell and a son named Hobbes. I love first grade and always tell my students, “once you‘re my firstie, you’re always my firstie!”

This is my tenth year as the Computer Resource Teacher at Norge Elementary School. I started my career as a fifth grade teacher at Norge after graduating from the Master’s program at JMU in 2006. My favorite thing about my job is teaching the language of coding and inspiring future computer programmers! I am married to Aaron Cattell and we have two children Emma and Charlie, ages 7 and 4.

Williamsburg has been home to me for the last 34 years. After graduating from Virginia Tech, I have been teaching for 29 years. I have taught at Rawls Byrd and James River before coming to Stonehouse 18 years ago. Fourth grade seems to be my niche because of Virginia history. I have two sons who graduated from WJCC schools and I love to spend time with my family, read, and sit on any beach!

I am a 6th grade math teacher at Berkeley. My goal has always been to believe in my students’ abilities even though they may not believe in themselves. I am passionate about coaching, in and out of the classroom, and coached softball and basketball for 17 years. I enjoy reading, sports, and spending time with my husband, Chuck, two daughters, Shannon and Crystal, and two Jack Russell Terriers.

I am an 8th grade Civics/Economics teacher in my 22nd year of teaching at Toano Middle School. What I love most about teaching is being able to build positive relationships with my students, families and staff. I enjoy creating interactive and engaging lessons and seeing the aha moments of my students’ success. Having taught both of my children and alongside my husband TMS is my second home.

I have been teaching visual arts at Jamestown High School for the past 9 years. I teach Drawing, Art Foundations, and Concourse 9 (an innovative PBL class with English, Biology, World History, and Art Foundations). I graduated from ODU in 2005 with a BA in Art History and I received a MAT in Art Education from CNU. I am inspired daily by the creativity of the amazing community here at JHS.

I have taught American Sign Language at Lafayette High School since 2014 and prior to that I taught Deaf Education (K-12) for over 10 years. I aim to prepare students to adapt to different situations, embrace everyone’s differences, and engage more deeply with the world around them. I also sponsor the ASL Club, ASL Honor Society, and organize Silent Events within the community.

I am the Theatre Teacher and Director at Warhill High School. Before Warhill, I taught and directed Theatre at Hornsby Middle School. I have a BFA in Musical Theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory, and served as a professional stage performer before becoming a teacher. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Kevin and cat Maelie.

I am a third year Early Childhood Special Ed teacher. I attended WJCC schools from Kindergarten until 12th grade and received my undergraduate and Master’s Degree from James Madison University. I student taught in Bright Beginnings and immediately fell in love with the program. My mom, Mary, is also an educator, teaching 6th grade math at Berkeley Middle School.

I have taught elementary music for 17 years, the last 11 at Clara Byrd Baker. I graduated from Christopher Newport University with a Bachelor of Music in 2001 and Shenandoah Conservatory with a Master of Music Education (M.M.Ed) in 2012. I served as president of the Virginia Elementary Music Educators Association from 2012 to 2015. For VEMEA, I coordinated regional professional development workshops, hosted more than 20 workshops, and coordinated the All-Virginia Elementary Chorus.

am a proud graduate of the University of Central Florida. Teaching has been my passion for 26 years, having taught in three school divisions in Virginia and Florida. I have been married to my high school sweetheart, Marc, for 23 years. I am a mom to three daughters, Lyndsey (age 19), Madisyn (age 16) and Ryley (age 14).

I am a Kindergarten teacher at J.Blaine Blayton Elementary School. This is my 22nd year with WJCC Public Schools. In my spare time, I love to travel, hike, snorkel, eat all kinds of food, hang out with friends & family, read, and laugh!

I am a native of Williamsburg. After graduating from JMU, I started a career in interior design and sales. After a few years, I went back to school and received a degree in Elementary Education. I have been teaching at James River for six years, spending the last five teaching 3rd grade. I love spending time with my husband Ryan and daughter Grace.

I attended Gordon College and earned a B.A. in Communications. After college, I moved to Honduras and taught at an International School where I fell in love with teaching. Upon returning to the states, I attended William & Mary and earned a Master’s degree in Education. I am a special education inclusion teacher and passionate about meeting the social-emotional needs of students and working with families.

A Maine native, I moved to Williamsburg in 1996 and have worked for WJCC since 2002. I have an English degree from Bowdoin College, a Master of K-8 Education from William and Mary, and a Master of School Librarianship from Longwood. I have taught skiing, sailing, adult ESL, kindergarten, 2nd grade, K-5 computers, and am currently an elementary librarian and middle school mountain biking coach.

I love to teach and have devoted 34 years to the teaching profession. Currently I am a first grade teacher at Matthew Whaley Elementary School. I hold a dual degree in SPED and ECE and a Masters of Education. I am passionate about teaching and motivating students who struggle academically and behaviorally. I pride myself on making learning real, meaningful, and fun!

I grew up in the Williamsburg area and attended two State Universities, Virginia Tech and the College of William and Mary. This is my thirtieth year teaching in WJCC schools. I have taught at Norge and Clara Byrd Baker. My children attended WJCC schools. In the fall, I enjoy William and Mary football games and during the summer, I enjoy going to the beach to read and relax.

I have been an educator for 20 years and I am extremely fortunate to be part of the Stonehouse family, where I have been a member of the third grade team for the past ten. After graduating from Virginia Tech, I spent ten years teaching third and fourth grade in the NNPS system. I enjoy golfing, traveling, and spending time with my husband and five-year-old daughter.

I am a 7th grade social studies teacher in my 5th year at Berkeley Middle School. I graduated from the College of William and Mary in 2008 and returned to earn a Master’s degree in Social Studies Education in 2013. I love my students and the rest of the Bulldog family! In my spare time I enjoy playing soccer, watching sports, and spending time with my wife Kellie and son Jasper!

I am a sixth grade math teacher in my eighth year of teaching math at Hornsby Middle School. I have always loved math and had the desire to become a teacher. Each year, my goal is to: build positive relationships with my students and their families; provide a safe and comfortable learning environment; and for my students to learn that math makes sense!

I am the curriculum lead for special education at Toano Middle School and a special education teacher in the cross-categorical self-contained program. I achieved my National Board Certification in December 2017. A special educator for 20 years, I have spent the last 14 years at Toano Middle School. I love teaching students with diverse disabilities and watching their growth through the middle school years!

I am the Theatre Arts teacher and drama director at Jamestown High School. I pursue many theatrical and educational endeavors including playwriting, grant writing, and the development of workshops for teachers and students. Most recently, I created a workshop for teachers about developing deeper connections within the classroom, and have developed a series of seminars for students about the competitive college workshop/college audition process.

I teach U.S. History at Lafayette and love using history to instill in students an appreciation of who they are and all that they can become. I hail from Rochester, New York, where the Erie Canal, George Eastman House, and Iroquois ancestral sites developed my passion for America’s past at an early age. I live in Toano with my wife and baby girl.

I currently serve as the special education curriculum leader and a teacher at Warhill High School. I earned my undergraduate degree in Choral Music Education from CNU, a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from Averett, and an add-on endorsement in Special Education from ODU. The Albemarle Rotary Club awarded me Mentor-of-the-Year during my first year teaching in 2000. I am a proud mother of two amazing teenagers.