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Winchester Board honors division'level Teacher of the Year nominees

Winchester Public School Board · February 10, 2026

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Summary

The board honored its Teacher of the Year nominees from across the division and heard brief presentations from principals highlighting nominees' classroom impact, dual'language leadership and mentoring.

The Winchester Public School Board opened its Feb. 9 work session by celebrating the division'level Teacher of the Year nominees. Mr. Ward introduced the process used to identify the division nominee and thanked the selection committee. Principals presented short remarks introducing their school nominees, describing classroom practices and community impact.

Highlights included Julia Cabarizzo at Frederick Douglass Elementary, Jennifer Berry of Garvey Quarles Elementary (a kindergarten teacher with 17 years in education), Ali Smith at John Kerr Elementary (noted for integrating wellness and classroom instruction), Katie Dean at Virginia Avenue, Anita (named in packet) at Daniel Morgan, and Leslie Cornwell at John Neely High School. Several principals noted nominees' roles in dual'language programs, mathematics instruction, and mentoring colleagues.

The recognition was ceremonial; the board paused for applause and then proceeded to regular agenda items.