ACPS Schools Announce Their Teachers of the Year

Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) is proud to announce its Teachers of the Year for the 2024-25 school year. These teachers are among our educators at ACPS who go above and beyond to give their all each day to ensure every student in their classroom is provided with the social, emotional and academic support needed. The teachers selected for this honor serve to inspire others in their profession about the positive impact they have on their students and the Alexandria community.

One teacher from each of our division schools has been selected to receive Teacher of the Year honors at their school. Congratulations to these educators for being among our Teachers of the Year.

• Alexandria City High School – Sheila Hyman-Reynolds
• Charles Barrett Elementary School – Heather VanKuiken
• Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology – Katie Dorgan
• Douglas MacArthur Elementary School – Bobbi Wade
• Early Childhood Center – Lorna Eaton
• Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School – Robert Callahan
• Francis C. Hammond Middle School – Kamini Shanmuganathan
• George Mason Elementary School – Justin Wood
• George Washington Middle School – Evan Sonoda
• James K. Polk Elementary School – Sharon Phox
• Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School – Karon Powell
• John Adams Elementary School – Ventura Loving
• Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy – Tara Gross
• Mount Vernon Community School – Jana Lamontagne
• Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School – Chelsea Rufli
• Patrick Henry K-8 School – Michael Veale
• Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School – Beckie Anderson
• William Ramsay Elementary School – Anne Booth

View pictures and announcements from schools by checking out the #ACPSToTY hashtag on Facebook, Instagram and X.

In spring of 2025, ACPS will name the Teacher of the Year and the Principal of the Year for the school division. Stay tuned for that special announcement, which will be shared in our newsletter, website and social media!