The end of the 2019/2020 school year was like any other. Students and teachers suddenly found themselves switching to online learning in the midst of a pandemic.

Teachers across Hampton Roads rose to the challenge and many went above and beyond. To all teachers, we thank you.

Here are some recognized by their students and peers.

  • Kristen Turrietta is a second grade teacher at Norfolk Academy.
  • Kristen Turrietta is a second grade teacher at Norfolk Academy.
  • Kristen Turrietta is a second grade teacher at Norfolk Academy.
  • Kristen Turrietta is a second grade teacher at Norfolk Academy.
  • Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Redwood is the Navy Junior ROTC instructor at I.C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth.
  • Mrs. Latoya Sawyers, 5th grade teacher at Jenkins Elementary in Newport News
  • Mrs. Latoya Sawyers, 5th grade teacher at Jenkins Elementary in Newport News
  • Mrs. Latoya Sawyers, 5th grade teacher at Jenkins Elementary in Newport News
  • Lori Donatelli helps York County teachers bring technology and real-world skills into classrooms at Grafton Middle and Bethel Manor Elementary schools.
  • Lori Donatelli helps York County teachers bring technology and real-world skills into classrooms at Grafton Middle and Bethel Manor Elementary schools.
  • Raiesha Smith works at Treakle Elementary and Norfolk Highlands Primary schools in Chesapeake.
  • Mrs. Maureen Houser is a first grade teacher a Barron Elementary School in Hampton.
  • Maurice Cullen teaches 7th grade life science at Princess Anne Middle School in Virginia Beach.
  • Brandi Bolt is a fifth grade teacher at Kegotank Elementary School in Accomack County
  • Corey Perillo is a history teacher at Deep Creek Middle School in Cheseapeake.
  • Mrs. Brooke Gadberry teaches students ages 2 through 5 who are enrolled in Bayside Elementary School’s Early Childhood Special Education program
  • Mrs. Brooke Gadberry teaches students ages 2 through 5 who are enrolled in Bayside Elementary School’s Early Childhood Special Education program
  • Teacher Appreciation Week at The Goddard School

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