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Nurturing Readers: Rebecca Van Hook, Finalist for Our Teacher of the Year Awards
As a first grade teacher, Van Hook helps Glebe Elementary School’s youngest students learn to love reading.
Flying High: Tosin Adetoro, Finalist for Our Teacher of the Year Awards
The STEAM educator’s passion for science is contagious at Oak Street Elementary School.
Empowering Good Citizens: Laura Kerbaugh, Finalist for Our Teacher of the Year Awards
At Dumfries’ Pattie Elementary School, Kerbaugh helps her students succeed both in and out of the classroom.
Making the Band: Catrina Tangchittsumran, Finalist for Our Teacher of the Year Awards
During her nearly 20 years at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Ms. T. has quintupled band enrollment.
Going the Extra Mile: David Magee, Finalist for Our Teacher of the Year Awards
The Stratford Landing Elementary School PE teacher focuses on building bonds with his nearly 750 students and their parents.
Lifelong Learner: Daniel Miller, Finalist for Our Teacher of the Year Awards
In Miller’s classroom, he inspires his students to never stop learning and improving.
Holding the Stage: Danny Issa, Finalist for Our Teacher of the Year Awards
Led by Issa, the Washington-Liberty High School theater department has become a safe space where students can grow.
Down to a Science: Teresa Kitchen, Finalist for Our Teacher of the Year Awards
An outdoor classroom, school garden, and interactive labs are just some of the ways this Gar-Field High School alum-turned-biology teacher brings science to life.
Bringing Science to Life: Jessica Geddes, Finalist for Our Teacher of the Year Awards
The Patrick Henry K-8 School teacher uses virtual reality and bubbles to make science a little less scary for her seventh graders.
Meet this 9-Year-Old Go-Kart Star from Vienna
Lucas Palacio may not be able to reach the pedals in a regular car, but in a go-kart, he’s a speed racer.
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