Nicole C. Winter teaches United States History as well as a research and technology elective at Cosby High School in Chesterfield County. She is a National Board Certified Teacher. Winter holds a bachelor’s degree in history from the College of William and Mary and a master’s degree from the University of Virginia.

Sarah O.V. Lichtel is a third-grade teacher at Stonehouse Elementary School in Williamsburg-James City County. She is a National Board Certified Teacher. In addition, she is a member of the clinical faculty at the College of William and Mary’s School of Education as well as a cooperating teacher with the student-teaching program. She received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Marymount College in Tarrytown, New York.

Kyle J. Toth teaches English at Massaponax High School in Spotsylvania County. In 2002, he was recognized as Spotsylvania County New Teacher of the Year. He has served as a mentor teacher for the past five years and has made presentations to future English teachers at the University of Mary Washington. He is a graduate of James Madison University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in English.

Patricia R. Herr teaches eighth-grade physical science at Smart’s Mill Middle School in Loudoun County. She is a National Board Certified Teacher. She is a recipient of the 2008 Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award. Herr earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and social sciences from Frostburg State University, a master’s degree from Marymount University and a certificate in technology education from George Mason University, where she is an adjunct professor.

Therese P. Warner is a prekindergarten (PK) teacher at McGaheysville Elementary School in Rockingham County, where she is also the PK-first-grade team leader. Warner has mentored student teachers since 2001. She received a bachelor’s degree from James Madison University.

Teresa L. Hash is a third-grade teacher at Marion Intermediate School in Smyth County where she is on the professional development committee and serves as a mentor to new third-grade teachers. Hash earned a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary English and a master’s degree from Emory and Henry College.

Joy Utzinger is an art teacher at Prince Edward Elementary School in Prince Edward County. Utzinger is a member of the National Art Education Association, the Virginia Art Education Association and was invited to become a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Honor Society for key women educators. She received a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Valparaiso University in Indiana.