2007 Teacher of the Year Finalists

Christopher Buhner
School: Salem High School
Area: visual arts/metalsmithing
Total Years with VBCPS: 11
Total Years as a Teacher: 14
His principal says:

"Chris Buhner is, quite simply, the consummate teaching professional. His efforts inside and outside of the classroom are worthy of emulation by all staff who aspire to perform their service to Salem High School's students and community at the highest level each day. "

Beth Estill
School: Malibu Elementary School
Area: reading specialist, grades K-5
Total Years with VBCPS: 17
Total Years as a Teacher: 17
Her principal says:

"Beth Estill's the Energizer Bunny of reading! Remediating, modeling, mentoring, collaborating, presenting, fundraising, instructing at UVA, grant writing, she's the driving force for Malibu's success. "

Susan McCarvill
School: Windsor Oaks Elementary School
Area: special education, grades 2-3
Total Years with VBCPS: 5
Total Years as a Teacher: 17
Her principal says:

"Susan McCarvill is a very lucky person... she has the job she was born to do! That makes all of her students equally lucky... and me too! "

Kristine Troch
School: Plaza Middle School
Area: sixth-grade social studies
Total Years with VBCPS: 8
Tota Years as a Teacher: 11
Her principal says:

"Kristine Troch is a dedicated professional who cares about education. She respects the learning process as mirrored in her interactions with students, colleagues and administration. "