New School Year. New Opportunities.
The school year is in full swing, which means teachers and staff are in high gear to make sure students get the best experience possible. MGW created an award program to highlight teachers and staff members at local schools that go above and beyond in their service to their students and colleagues. The A+ Educators Awards are our way of saying thank you to the teachers and staff that are making a difference. We’re thrilled to announce our most recent winners of the A+ Educators Awards. Each of the current winners receive a gift certificate to Pizza Luca in Downtown Staunton to celebrate their success!
Elementary School Winner: Misty Angel
Position: Reading Specialist
School: North River Elementary School
Mrs. Angel is the Reading Specialist at North River Elementary and works above and beyond to support the students, teachers, and families of the North River learning community. She maximizes instructional time in order to help each student learn and apply new skills. She has transformed her classroom to become the Bobcat reading room. Each morning after announcements, a group of students goes to her room for Bobcat book time, and students look forward to this time of reading and connection with her.
Mrs. Angel exemplifies the definition of collaboration. Mrs. Angel is constantly looking for ways to support student opportunities and growth and never tires in her pursuit of excellence for and with our North River community. She embraces daily challenges while she strives to be her best and contribute to her school. We thank Mrs. Angel for her dedication to her students and her enthusiasm for reading instruction.
Middle School Winner: Taylor Parrot
Position: Science Teacher
School: Buffalo Gap Middle School
Ms. Parrott is a 6th-grade science teacher at Buffalo Gap Middle School. She has demonstrated exceptional skill in creating an engaging and productive learning environment in the new middle school. Ms. Parrott utilizes engaging instructional stations in her classroom where her students participate in various activities, including writing songs about science safety, participating in online science simulations, and not only taking notes, but then using them as a resource to apply their scientific knowledge to problems.
Her ability to meet the needs of her students through engaging, hands-on activities ensures that her students are not just learning science but truly doing science. This commitment to active, student-centered learning is what sets Ms. Parrott apart, making her a valuable asset to the instructional staff at Buffalo Gap Middle School. We appreciate her efforts to make each student an active learner in her classroom.
High School Winner: Jess Herrl
Position: Fine Arts Educator
School: Fort Defiance High School
Jess Herr is one of the art teachers at Fort Defiance High School (FDHS) where she teaches Intermediate and Advanced Art, 2-D Art and Design, Ceramics, and AP Drawing. Ms. Herr is a leader in the Fine Arts Department at FDHS and is a mentor and role model for her colleagues across the division as well. She works to challenge her students and expand not only their individual skills, but also their understanding and appreciation of other artists as well.
Ms. Herr provides a broad range of experiences for her students in all of her classes and ensures they are prepared for a variety of career pathways within the art world. Ms. Herr creates a community of respect and support among her students and challenges them to grow as artists and people. Students learn how to create, collaborate, and think critically in her classroom. We appreciate all that she does to provide an outstanding learning experience for her art students.
Thank you again to these amazing teachers who make such a difference to their students and community!
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