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Thomas Smigiel 2008 National Teacher of the Year finalist • 2008 Virginia State Teacher of the Year • 2008 Virginia's Region II Teacher of the Year • 2007 Norfolk Public Schools Teacher of the Year
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arrow  Dr. Jones Hosts Jack and Jill Leadership Awards Program

Dr. Stephen C. Jones

During Teacher Appreciation Week, Superintendent Dr. Stephen C. Jones hosted the 2nd annual Jack and Jill Leadership Awards luncheon. Awards were given to 50 Norfolk Public Schools teachers who “go above and beyond.”

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arrow  2008 Summer Program Information

The Norfolk Public Schools Summer Program information is now online. Click HERE for more information.

arrow  6th Annual Fine Arts Festival

Norfolk Public Schools will host the 6th Annual Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ted Constant Convocation Center, Old Dominion University.

This event will showcase outstanding student musical groups that will be performing all day on stages inside the arena and in the first floor lobby. Participants will have the opportunity to listen to the “best of the best” from elementary and middle school all-city bands, choruses and orchestras to high school musical ensembles from across the school district.

Everyone is invited to see the displays of wonderful student artwork in the first and second floor lobbies. Throughout the day, students and their teachers will be available to discuss and demonstrate art-making processes. In addition, participants can take part in the community group art activities.

The NPS art and music departments planned this festival collaboratively to give students an opportunity to demonstrate the results of their hard work. The art and music departments desire for the community to understand how essential the arts are in developing self-discipline, creativity and intellectual confidence as it aids students to understand, experience and make connections to and communicate with the world around them.

This event is free and open to the public.

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The 2008 Inspiration Award Winners are...

The 2008 Inspiration Award Winners

Congratulations to all the Inspiration Award Winners!

Congratulate the Inspiration Award winners at your school or department!

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arrow  Smigiel visits the White House for announcement of national educator award

Virginia and Norfolk's Teacher of the Year Thomas Smigiel and his wife Shannon Walsh traveled to the White House on April 30 to meet President Bush for the announcement of the National Teacher of the Year. Thomas was one of four finalists vying for the coveted title of National Teacher of the Year. President Bush announced Michael Geisen, a middle school science teacher from Oregon, as the national winner.

"We are so proud of Tommy's wins here in the district and at the state level. His selection as a national finalist - one of the top four teachers in the country - reflects his strong teaching skills and special connections to his students. Like many teachers in Norfolk, he goes above and beyond the call of duty to teach not just academic lessons but life lessons. He's a winner all around in our book," states Dr. Stephen C. Jones, Superintendent of Schools.

Dr. Jones further adds, "This is a great opportunity for the community to see that great things are happening here in Norfolk Public Schools because of people like Tommy Smigiel. His national recognition raises the profile of the entire school system. We're nationally recognized for helping urban students reach high levels of success. Tommy's achievement and those of his students show that the sky's the limit when you believe all students can succeed."

The national teacher of the year contest is sponsored by the Council of Chief State School Officers and the ING Foundation.

 

arrow  Norfolk selects Dornita Smith as the 2008 Teacher of the Year

Norfolk selects Dornita Smith as the 2008 Teacher of the Year

Norfolk Public Schools is proud to announce Dornita Smith, a 9th -12th grade special education teacher at Maury High School, as the 2008 Teacher of the Year. Smith was selected during the Annual Teacher of the Year Dinner on March 20 at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. She received a monetary award of $500, a Dell home computer system and color laser printer, an acrylic award, a gold medal and a bouquet of red roses to honor her accomplishments. The Norfolk Education Foundation gave all of our All-City Teaching Team $100 Visa gift cards.

Click here to see Mrs. Smith's reaction to the announcement.

Click here to see highlights from the banquet.

Click here to view the 2008 All-City Teaching Team.



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