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Two Elementary Schools Receive Highest Ratings by Virginia Quality Birth to Five System

Two Elementary Schools Receive Highest Ratings by Virginia Quality Birth to Five System

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Norfolk Public Schools (NPS) is proud to share strong results from the Virginia Quality Birth to Five System (VQB5), as reported by the Virginia Department of Education.

Two NPS schools, Chesterfield Academy Elementary School and Granby Elementary School received the highest VQB5 rating of “Exceeds Expectations,” earning places on the statewide VQB5 Honor Roll for Excellence. 

Additionally, St. Helena Elementary School has been named to the Honor Roll – Improvement in recognition of significant progress across multiple quality indicators.

NPS is also pleased to report that all remaining preschool sites across the division earned a rating of “Meets Expectations,” demonstrating strong and consistent delivery of high-quality early learning experiences aligned with state standards.

Summary of Recognitions

• Chesterfield Academy Elementary – Exceeds Expectations / Honor Roll for Excellence

• Granby Elementary – Exceeds Expectations / Honor Roll for Excellence

• St. Helena Elementary – Honor Roll – Improvement

• All other NPS preschool sites – Meets Expectations

These achievements reflect exemplary instructional practices, supportive and engaging teacher–child interactions, and a division wide commitment to continuous growth and high-quality early childhood education.

Norfolk Public Schools extends its congratulations to all recognized preschool sites for their accomplishments and for their continued dedication to strengthening early learning throughout the division and the Commonwealth.


Names and positions of those from left to right. 

  1. Amanda Blevins, Granby Elementary Assistant Principal 

  2. Gladys Bellamy, Preschool Teaching Partner

  3. Patricia Holmes, Preschool Teacher 

  4. Tracie Kunkel, Preschool Instructional Coordinator

  5. Dr. Pamela Hatfield, Senior Coordinator of Preschool

  6. Debra Burgess, Preschool Teacher

  7. Emily Williams, Preschool Coach

  8. Regina Phillips, Preschool Teaching Partner

  9. Angela Fowler, Preschool Teacher

  10. Dr. Kelli Cedo, Senior Director of Early Learning & Title I

  11. Kelley Gray, Granby Elementary Principal