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Radford honors teachers of the year; Jeff Brown named division Teacher of the Year
Summary
Radford City Schools presented school-level teachers of the year and selected Radford High School’s Jeff Brown as the division Teacher of the Year; honorees receive certificates and conference funding to attend the Virginia Association for Teaching, Learning, and Leading annual event.
The Radford City School Board recognized four school-level teachers of the year and named Radford High School biology teacher Jeff Brown the Radford City School Division Teacher of the Year.
Principals introduced each school’s honoree and described work the teachers have done in classrooms and the community. At Radford High School, principal Jeff Simpson introduced Jeff Brown, noting Brown is a nationally board-certified biology teacher who teaches AP biology, serves as science department head and sponsors several student groups. Brown was praised for daily classroom routines that prioritize student welcome and engagement.
Other honorees introduced at the meeting included Kelly Morris at Dalton Intermediate School (noted for literacy leadership and work implementing the Virginia Literacy Act), Michelle Saunders at Bell/Veil Heath Elementary (recognized for longtime elementary art instruction and community projects) and Katie Bondurant at McC... (name as stated in packet) for her literacy focus and family engagement. Each teacher received a certificate that covers registration and travel to the Virginia Association for Teaching, Learning, and Leading conference in the fall; the division will submit one nominee for the state Teacher of the Year competition after local interviews and application review.
Why it matters: The recognition spotlights classroom practices and local leadership that school leaders say contribute to student engagement and literacy outcomes. The division-level award also makes one teacher eligible for state-level consideration.
Ending: The board took photos of the honorees and planned public recognition; principals and central office staff noted the contribution of many teachers across the division.
