Staff Awards

Dr. Patricia Zissios, Principal

The Washington Post's Distinguished Educational Leadership Award, 2009
Virginia's "National Distinguished Principal" First Runner-up, 2007, 2003
American Legion Education of the Year, 2003
Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals "School Bell", 2003
Robert Spillane Leadership Award Finalist, 2002
Northern Virginia Leadership Award for Public Service, 2001
Springfield Citizen of the Year, 2001

Ms. Wanda Allen, Kindergarten Teacher

Alexandria's Excellence in Education Award, 2006
Finalist for The Washington Post's Agnes Meyer Award, 2006
Nominee for Manchester Who's Who Among Professional Women in Education, 2006
Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2005
Finalist for Disney Teacher of the Year, 2002
AT&T Science Teacher Fellow, 1997

Mrs. Patricia Grafton, RN

Virginia State PTA Outstanding Elementary School Nurse, 2010

Mrs. Susan Horita, Third Grade Teacher

Prince William County Golden Apple, 1994
BJ's Warehouse Teacher of the Year, 1993

Ms. Tricia Hribar, Kindergarten Teacher

Nominee for Virginia State Lottery Teacher of the Year, 2009
Nominee for the Anne Lipnick Award for Inclusion, 2008

Mrs. Peggy Koplitz, Library Media Specialist

National Board Teacher Certification

Mrs. Nancy Maslyn, Second Grade Teacher

Nominee for The Washington Post's Agnes Meyer Award, 2012

Mrs. Sharon Paton, Art Teacher

Nominee for The Washington Post's Agnes Meyer Award, 2010

Miss Lynda Pearson, Music Teacher

Who's Who in the World, 2010, 2011, 2012
Who's Who Among Professionals, 2011
Who's Who of American Women, 2009, 2011
Who's Who in Amercia, 2010, 2011
Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2005, 2006
The Golden Apple Award from Children's Together, 2003

Mr. Edward Slavinskas, Special Education Teacher

Commonwealth Academy Recognition for Educators Award, 2008
Harry Burke Award for Outstanding Achievement in Special Education, 2004

Mrs. Robin Spencer-Shepperson, Physical Education Specialist

Finalist for the Virginia Lottery Super Teacher, 2011
Nominee for The Washington Post's Agnes Meyer Award, 2011
Governor's Nutrition and Physical Activity Gold Award, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2006, 2007
Governor's Nutrition and Physical Activity Silver Award, 2006
Governor's Nutrition and Physical Activity Bronze Award, 2005

Mr. Jedd Stein, Fifth Grade Teacher

Teacher of the Year, Alachua Elementary School, Gainesville, Florida, 2006