Teacher of the Year 2011
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Grassfield High School’s Teacher of the Year Mrs. Monica Agudelo |
Mrs. Agudelo is a highly motivated and enthusiastic educator that strives to
make curriculum relevant to her students. Her boundless creativity and ability
to incorporate current technologies into her lessons and activities engage a
wide range of student learning styles. Currently in her tenth year with
Chesapeake Public Schools, Mrs. Agudelo teaches Earth Science in both the
traditional and e-learning environments. Outside of her captivating classroom,
Mrs. Agudelo serves as Senior Class Sponsor, Graduation Coordinator, School
Improvement Team Leader, Citywide Curriculum Developer, and SOL Remediation
Tutor. She also volunteers as an assistant coach with the Chesapeake CRUSH
Volleyball Club and Great Bridge Crew Club.
Mrs. Agudelo earned her Bachelor of Science in Geology at Mary Washington
College and is currently enrolled in the Instructional Technology Graduate
Program at Virginia Tech. She and husband, Bryan Stambaugh, have one daughter,
Marcy. Mrs. Agudelo notes, “I hope to treat students the way I would want to be
treated. Better yet, I want to serve my students the same way I hope my daughter
Marcy will one day be served by her teachers.”
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Grassfield High School’s Reading Teacher of the Year Mrs. Dusty Gabel |
Congratulations to Dusty
Gabel, Grassfield High School’s 2011-2012 Reading Teacher of the Year!
Mrs. Gabel goes far above and beyond the call of duty to promote literacy at
Grassfield High School. She spearheads a myriad of literacy based groups
and events that encourage students to read, and she collaborates with teachers
to implement the best reading, writing, and research skills while incorporating
the latest and greatest educational technologies. She is truly a literacy
leader at Grassfield High School!
"Working Together To Build A Community Of Excellence"