2008 MILKEN EDUCATOR
AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Milken Family Foundation National Educator Awards are designed to reward elementary and secondary school teachers, principals, and administrators who promote excellence and innovation in public education. This year's winners join 29 other Virginia educators who have been recognized with Milken National Educator Awards since 1999.
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Recharta C. Walston
Seatack Elementary School in Virginia Beach, VA
Recharta C. Walston is a third-grade teacher at Seatack Elementary School in Virginia Beach. Her students routinely score in the 90th percentile on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests. Walston serves as Seatack Elementary’s parent involvement coordinator and coordinates a community partnership program pairing business leaders with students to encourage academic success. She was the first recipient of the Virginia Beach Superintendent’s Spotlight Award for community involvement. Walston earned a bachelor’s degree from Shaw University.
Laura H. Marshall
Grange Hall Elementary School in Chesterfield County, VA
Laura H. Marshall is a third-grade teacher at Grange Hall Elementary School in Chesterfield County. More than 25 percent of Marshall’s students achieved perfect scores on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests. Marshall serves as the school’s social studies lead teacher and previously served as lead technology teacher. She was second-place winner in the Virginia Lottery’s Super Teacher program and was nominated for the R.E.B. Award for Teaching Excellence. Marshall earned her bachelor’s and master’s degree from Virginia Tech.
Dr. William Sterrett
Woodbrook Elementary School in Albemarle County, VA
Dr. William Sterrett is a principal at Woodbrook Elementary School in Albemarle County. Under his leadership, Woodbrook earned the 2008 Board of Education Virginia Index of Performance Excellence Award for making significant progress toward Governor Timothy M. Kaine’s goals for increased student achievement and expanded educational opportunity. Woodbrook students consistently perform well on SOL tests and have been successful in narrowing or closing achievement gaps between subgroups. Sterrett earned a bachelor’s degree from Asbury College and a doctorate from the University of Virginia.
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