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Princess
Anne High School visual arts teacher Betsy DiJulio named 2010 Citywide
Teacher of the Year!
 Congratulations
to Elizabeth (Betsy) DiJulio, Virginia Beach Schools'
2010 Citywide Teacher of the Year! She is a visual arts teacher at Princess
Anne High School and teaches International Baccalaureate-Middle
Years Program Art Foundations; Drawing, Painting & Printmaking;
and AP Studio/Advanced Art.
As
is customary, Superintendent Dr. James Merrill and Assistant Superintendent
for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Christine Caskey surprised DiJulio
in her classroom with the news of her selection. Loud cheers and applause
erupted from her students as Dr. Merrill and Dr. Caskey told DiJulio
of her selection.
The
word spread quickly among staff who were thrilled to offer their congratulations
to DiJulio. Her principal, Pat Griffin, describes DiJulio as “an
outstanding educator, professional, and person. From her talents in
the classroom to her hobbies of cooking, painting, writing, and creating,
she is truly one of a kind.” What more can we say?
DiJulio
has been teaching for five years with all of those years at Princess
Anne High School. DiJulio holds a B.A. in Philosophy with a minor in
Art from the University of Southern Mississippi; an M.A. in Art History
from Vanderbilt University; and an Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction
from The George Washington University.
Congratulations
to the 2010 Citywide
Teacher of the Year Finalists!
Susan
D. Jusell, library media specialist
College Park Elementary School
| Years
of experience: |
6 |
| Years
with VBCPS: |
6 |
| Degrees
earned: |
Bachelor
of Science, education, Central Missouri State University |
 Susan
Jusell’s thoughts on teaching…
“I teach because I make a difference in the lives
of our students. I show them that someone has
high expectations for them, believes in them and supports them in their
growth as a student and person. In return, I get the pleasure of a demanding
job that challenges me to continue learning and growing while earning
benefits such as hugs, curious questions, and occasionally, frustrated glares. I love it!”
Jennifer A. Kelly, library media specialist
First Colonial High School
| Years
of experience: |
11 |
| Years
with VBCPS: |
6 |
| Degrees
earned: |
Master
of Library and Information Science,
Queens College, New York City
Bachelor of Arts, English and French,
James Madison University |
 Jennifer
Kelly’s thoughts on teaching…
“I teach because there is no undertaking more important than
encouraging children to become productive members of society, because
I enjoy assisting students in becoming effective communicators, collaborators,
and users of information, and because I love to help our students apply
what they are learning to real-world tasks that will prepare them for
situations they will encounter in the future. I teach because I want
to make a difference.”
Melissa M. Knight, gifted resource specialist
Providence Elementary School
| Years
of experience: |
21 |
| Years
with VBCPS: |
21 |
| Degrees
earned: |
Master
of Arts, Education of the Gifted, Norfolk State University
Bachelor of Arts, psychology, Roanoke College |
 Melissa
Knight’s thoughts on teaching…
“There is a saying, ‘A mind once stretched
by a new idea never returns to its original
dimension.’ As a teacher, I believe I hold the
power to stretch the minds of those who will
create our future. It is my responsibility
to see that each child who crosses my path
is prepared intellectually and emotionally
for this monumental task.”
Jennifer L. Schmidt, early childhood special
education teacher,
pre-school, Green Run Elementary School
| Years
of experience: |
13 |
| Years
with VBCPS: |
10 |
| Degrees
earned: |
Master
of Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education James
Madison University
Bachelor of Arts, psychology, Early Childhood Education, James Madison
University |
 Jennifer
Schmidt’s thoughts on teaching…
“Teaching has been part of my life for as long
as I can remember. Fueled by the experience
of having a sister with a disability and a mother
who taught special education, I learned that
with the right type of support, a whole new world
can open for disabled children. The motivation
that comes from knowing my impact on their
lives as well as my love of children has made
teaching my lifetime commitment.”
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