Do You Recognize these A+ Educators?
Hello Friends,
Each month, MGW recognizes a local outstanding elementary, middle, and high school staff member who has exhibited superior dedication and unique determination in fulfilling their job responsibilities. This month we would like to recognize 3 extraordinary staff members from Augusta County Public Schools.
These awards serve to highlight teachers and staff members at local schools that are nominated by their peers for going 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 making a difference. Each of the current winners will receive a gift certificate to Remedy Burger in Downtown Staunton to celebrate their greatly valued success!
(Click here to check out the previous A+ Educators award winners.)
Winner: Melissa Roethlisberger
Position: 4th Grade Teacher
School: Wilson Elementary School
Melissa embodies student-centered teaching. She prioritizes her students' needs, interests, and growth. An ongoing learner, her teaching style fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and independent inquiry, nurturing lifelong learning skills. Mrs. Roethlisberger exudes positivity, creating a supportive and inclusive classroom atmosphere where students feel valued, respected, and safe to express themselves. She celebrates their achievements and provides constructive feedback to encourage continuous growth. She is dedicated to each student's potential, providing personalized support and adapting instruction to suit diverse learning styles. Additionally, she is actively dedicated to helping students learn and succeed beyond the regular school day through after-school and summer programs. Committed to cultivating collaboration, curiosity, and growth, she empowers students to excel.
Winner: Stephanie Simmons
Position: Librarian and Media Specialist
School: Stewart Middle School
Stephanie Simmons has been the librarian and Media Specialist at Stewart Middle School for over twenty years. Stephanie is a mentor and role model for her colleagues at Stewart Middle School and across the division as well. She is always willing to help provide resources for classroom teachers and support student learning through a variety of activities within the library, as well as individual classrooms. In addition to the classroom and teacher support, Stephanie is always willing to work with individual students to find materials that are engaging and high interest for their personal reading or to help them with a project with resources and research. Stephanie is our unofficial Destiny/Follet guru for the division as well. She works with division staff to coordinate updates in training and access to resources and is always willing to help provide professional development across the division. She is a mentor for new librarians in the division and is always appreciated for her collaboration and willingness to help others.
Winner: Amanda Seldomridge
Position: Librarian
School: Buffalo Gap High School
Amanda Seldomridge is an exceptional teacher who wears many hats at Buffalo Gap High School. Her invaluable contributions as a librarian and gifted coordinator have earned her this well-deserved recognition. Amanda's passion for helping students shines through in everything she does, whether presenting to students in the classroom, working with gifted students on enrichment activities, or covering the many facets of her main role as the BGHS librarian. She truly advocates for the learning of all of her students. The students are are identified for the gifted program benefit greatly from the numerous opportunities she provides. Amanda is the epitome of positivity and willingness, always going the extra mile to ensure her students and colleagues feel valued and supported. She along with two colleagues, was also the recent recipient of an Innovation Grant Award from ACPS. Her unwavering dedication to her work and students makes her a role model for all educators and students.
Thank you again to these amazing teachers who make such a difference to their students and community!
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