There was a barbeque, along with entertainment, a live remote with KOOL 95.7, and prizes doneated from area businesses. The event honored recipients of Hampton Roads' Teacher of the Year awards, as well as their administrators. This year, approximately 200 people attended the event. Roughly 75 were teachers of the year.
Local teacher shows off prize.
Our speaker for the event was alumnae, Shelly Montanez. Montanez won this year's Chesapeake Teacher of the Year honors. She is now one of the seven finalists for Virginia Teacher of the Year. We want to recognize the work that they do and thank them for the contribution they are making to our communities. Teachers of the Year stand to be recognized.