Congratulations to Ms. Catherine Flanigan—Norfolk Public Schools’ 2026 City-Wide Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Flanigan is a third-grade Math and Science teacher, who brings a “mother’s heart” to her classroom, always striving to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and motivated. She will now go on to represent NPS for Regional Teacher of the Year! We are beyond #NPSProud of you, Ms. Flanigan—this honor is so well-deserved! #NPSTeacherOfTheYear #WeAreNPS
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Norfolk Public Schools serves the City of Norfolk, the cultural and financial hub of southeastern Virginia. Home to the world’s largest Navy base, Norfolk covers approximately 66 square miles with nearly a quarter-million citizens. The Hampton Roads metro area is home to approximately 1.5 million people. Norfolk Public Schools includes 33 elementary, seven middle, and five high schools in addition to a variety of auxiliary facilities (early childhood centers, a career and technical center, a pre-IB 3-8 school, and other support facilities) and serves more than 33,000 students. The school system employs approximately 6,278 staff members, including more than 2,511 teachers. NPS is the cornerstone of a proudly diverse community. As such, we will: - ensure full accreditation; - increase academic achievement of all students; - improve climate, safety, and attendance; - become a School Board of Distinction; - promote Norfolk Public Schools to reflect outstanding accomplishments of staff, teachers, and students develop and coordinate a capital improvement plan for facilities and technology to enhance teaching and learning; and - attract, retain, and help to develop strong academic families and highly qualified teachers and staff. The mission of Norfolk Public Schools, the cornerstone of a proudly diverse community, is to ensure that all students maximize their academic potential, develop skills for lifelong learning, and are successful contributors to a global society, as distinguished by: - courageous advocacy for all students; - family and community investment; - data-driven personalized learning; - strong and effective leadership teams; - shared responsibility for teaching and learning; and - access to rigorous and rewarding college and career readiness opportunities.
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- 5,001-10,000 employees
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- Norfolk, VA
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Norfolk, VA 23510, US
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At Wednesday's School Board meeting, Booker T. Washington High School was proudly recognized by Cognia for achieving a remarkable milestone—100 years of accreditation! With fewer than 30 schools worldwide receiving this honor, this achievement speaks volumes about the dedication of BTW's educators, staff, students, and community. Here's to a century of excellence, and many more years of shaping future leaders! Congratulations, BTWHS!
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Norfolk Public Schools is hosting an exclusive Teacher Job Fair for our Equity and Excellence Learning Centers (EELCs) on Monday, December 16th from 4 PM - 7 PM at Booker T. Washington High School. Teacher candidates are eligible for a signing bonus as well as an EELC bonus if selected to join Booker T. Washington High School, Compass Academy at Ruffner (3-8), Jacox Elementary or P.B. Young Elementary. We are seeking teachers with the following endorsements: · Elementary Education · Mathematics · Biology · Earth Science · Middle School Science · Orchestra · Special Education · English · Technology Education To learn more about the exciting mission of the EELCs, click here. Please ensure you have an application on file with us- apply here and search the school or position you're interested in! We'd love to see you! Please join us Monday, 12/16/24 from 4 PM to 7 PM at Booker T. Washington High School- 1111 Park Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504.
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A few of the staff members from Open Campus and Madison at Easton, took a moment to celebrate and honor Ms. Clarice Steeley for her incredible years of service to Norfolk Public Schools. Your dedication, hard work, and positive impact on our division will never be forgotten. Wishing you all the best in your well-deserved retirement, Ms. Steeley! Thank you for everything!
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A huge shoutout to the Association of Educational Office Professionals of Norfolk (AEOPN) for their incredible generosity and holiday spirit! This year, AEOPN stuffed 200 Salvation Army Stockings for local children in need. On Friday, December 6, 2024, these stockings were dropped off at the Salvation Army on Raby Road, ready for distribution to bring smiles to young faces this holiday season. Kudos to AEOPN for making such a meaningful impact in our community! Your kindness truly makes a difference.
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We are beyond proud to celebrate Mr. Clark, a dedicated educator who has been named Teacher of the Year at Open Campus! A Norfolk native and a proud graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Mr. Clark has spent 7 years shaping young minds in Norfolk Public Schools and has served as the history teacher at Open Campus for 6 incredible years. Thank you and congratulations, Mr. Clark, for your passion, commitment, and for inspiring the next generation of leaders! Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed.
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We're proud to announce that two of our fabulous Norfolk Public Schools employees were honored at the Virginia Arts Educators Conference in Reston, VA! Dr. Georgeanna Fellio, Senior Coordinator of Visual Arts Education, was awarded Supervisor/Administrator of the Year for her outstanding leadership and dedication to enriching arts education across NPS. Ms. Samantha Wegener, Maury High School Art Teacher, was awarded Secondary Art Educator of the Year for her passion and commitment to nurturing creativity in her students. These prestigious awards reflect their tireless efforts to provide NPS students with exceptional opportunities in visual arts, fostering creativity, self-expression, and foundational skills. Congratulations Dr. Fellio and Mrs. Wegener for this well-deserved recognition! Your dedication continues to inspire the next generation of artists and innovators.
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We are thrilled to announce that the Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (The Council), are recognizing 190 Virginia public and private schools as “Purple Star” schools for their outstanding efforts in meeting the needs of military children and families. A special shoutout to our very own Bayview Elementary School, who has now earned their 3rd Purple Star Award! Also, congratulations to Tarrallton Elementary School and Willard Model Elementary School, both earning their 2nd Purple Star Award! These schools have gone above and beyond to create supportive, welcoming environments for military-connected students and their families, and we couldn’t be more proud of their continued commitment! Congratulations!!! Read more about the award and see the full list of winners here: https://lnkd.in/ec2Qwvqj #PurpleStarAward #MilitaryFamilies #EducationExcellence #NPSProud #BayviewElementary #TarralltonElementary #WillardModelElementary #VirginiaDOE
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We are excited to announce that our very own art teacher at Maury High School has been selected as the VAEA Secondary Art Educator of the Year for 2024! This award is based on an extensive rubric that highlights her remarkable impact on art education. Her creativity and dedication to her students make her truly deserving of this recognition. Thank you for inspiring our young artists, Ms. Wegener! We are so #NPSProud, and congratulations!
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