Seniors of the Month
Each high school selects a student each month who has excelled in academics, athletics, community service, school citizenship, or any area they feel deserves recognition. The student and family members are invited to attend the monthly school board meeting, where they are recognized for the achievement.
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William Corbin III Bruton High School |
Siwen Liao Grafton High School |
Katelyn Wiltz Tabb High School |
Chelsea Spivey York High School |
Leia Quinn Ahmad York River Academy |
Teacher of the Year
The YCSD Teacher of the Year Program recognizes outstanding teachers who have displayed extraordinary teaching, creativity, and excellence at their school and in their community.
2023 Level Winners
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Craig Reynolds Magruder Elementary School Elementary School Teacher of the Year & YCSD Teacher of the Year |
Nanci Diggs Tabb Middle School Middle School Teacher of the Year |
Diandra Thompson York High School High School Teacher of the Year |
2023 School-based Teachers of the Year
The following teachers have been selected as their school's Teacher of the Year
Elementary Schools | Middle Schools | |||
Lindsey Woodruff | Bethel Manor Elementary School | Andrea Lee | Grafton Middle School | |
Alexia Perkins | Coventry Elementary School | Tracy Moler | Queens Lake Middle School | |
Kristen Woodard | Dare Elementary School | Nanci Diggs | Tabb Middle School | |
Audrey Joyner | Grafton Bethel Elementary School | Sherri Mair | Yorktown Middle School | |
Craig Reynolds | Magruder Elementary School | |||
Meagan Emmerson | Mt. Vernon Elementary School | High Schools | ||
Ryan Mattson | Seaford Elementary School | Ingrid McGuckin | Bruton High School | |
Amelia Soriano | Tabb Elementary School | Gerris Greene | Grafton High School | |
Susan Spratt | Waller Mill Elementary School | Christina Majka | Tabb High School | |
Jennifer Dawson | Yorktown Elementary School | Diandra Thompson | York High School | |
Erik Tremblay | York River Academy |
2023 Para-Educators of the Year
From helping prepare materials, to monitoring students, to providing one-on-one support, para-educators play an important role in our student's learning and development. The Para-Educator of the Year award recognizes staff members who have displayed extraordinary service, creativity, and excellence in supporting student achievement as an active and contributing member of the instructional team.
Name | School |
John Smith |
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Katherine Parente | Bethel Manor Elementary School | ||
Shana Steiner | Coventry Elementary School | ||
Kimberley Compton | Dare Elementary School | ||
Hoa Phan | Grafton Bethel Elementary School | ||
Mary Monk | Magruder Elementary School | ||
John Smith | Mt. Vernon Elementary School | ||
Jody Jamerson | Seaford Elementary School | ||
Cynthia Cherry | Tabb Elementary School | ||
Wanda Collins | Waller Mill Elementary School | ||
Lisa Catlett | Yorktown Elementary School | ||
Pauline Kozarski | Grafton Middle School | ||
Amber Renshaw | Queens Lake Middle School | ||
Lori Meredith | Tabb Middle School | ||
Leigh Smith | Yorktown Middle School | ||
Debra Gibbons | Grafton High School | ||
Margery Johnson | Tabb High School | ||
Laurie Pereira | York High School |
2023 Support Staff of the Year
Support staff employees include full- and part-time office, food services, and health services staff, as well as employees in various departments across the division. They play a critical role assisting teachers and administrators in providing services to the instructional program and facilities. The Support Staff of the Year award recognizes employees who have performed their duties in such an outstanding manner that they significantly contributed to the division mission and goals.
Name | School |
Deanna Johnson |
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Rebecca Lugo | Bethel Manor Elementary School | ||
Myra Yelton | Coventry Elementary School | ||
Kathy Hargis | Dare Elementary School | ||
Nanette Stewart | Grafton Bethel Elementary School | ||
Susan Milligan | Magruder Elementary School | ||
Loretta Hunter | Mt. Vernon Elementary School | ||
Valerie Fields | Seaford Elementary School | ||
Jessica Ruggles | Tabb Elementary School | ||
Jennifer Auth | Waller Mill Elementary School | ||
Nancy Walker | Yorktown Elementary School | ||
Khristi Gurganus | Grafton Middle School | ||
Laura Biondi | Queens Lake Middle School | ||
Anita Boseman | Tabb Middle School | ||
Angela Pitts | Yorktown Middle School | ||
Eyleen Rivera | Bruton High School | ||
Deanna Johnson | Grafton High School | ||
Jane Johnson | Tabb High School | ||
Eugenia Ragsdale | York High School | ||
Katherine McKay | York River Academy |
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