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 
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