2018 Teacher of the Year
2018 Virginia Teacher of the Year
Michelle Cottrell-Williams, a social studies teacher at Wakefield High in Arlington County, was named 2018 Virginia Teacher of the Year during a September 18 recognition ceremony at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond.
View the video from the 2018 Teacher of the Year Announcement.
Regional Teachers of the Year
Region 1
Dr. Greenlee B. Naughton
Highland Springs High School
Henrico County
Teaching Area: English, 10th-12th
Region 2
Theresa A. Goltermann
Tabb Middle School
York County
Teaching Area: STEM Electives, 6th-8th
(Career and Technical)
Region 3
Sarah M. Adamson-Mair
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
Caroline County
Teaching Area: Kindergarten
Region 4
Michelle Cottrell-Williams
Wakefield High School
Arlington County
Teaching Area: Social Studies, 9th-12th
Region 5
Russell T. Jennings
Fluvanna County High School
Fluvanna County
Teaching Area: Agriculture, 8th-12th
Region 6
Karey A. Henzey
West Salem Elementary School
Salem City
Teaching Area: Special Education, K-5th
Region 7
Chrystle M. Gates
Chilhowie Elementary School
Smyth County
Teaching Area: General Music, K-5th
Region 8
Tiffany W. Lynch
Park View High School
Mecklenburg County
Teaching Area: English, 11th