LCPS Teachers Honored with 2026 Grant for Innovative Hands-On U.S. History Project
Jennifer Herrin and Christina White, dedicated 7th-grade U.S. History teachers at J.L. Simpson Middle School in Loudoun County Public Schools, have been awarded a 2026 Teacher Grant for their innovative project, Hands-On History: Engaging Students Through Projects, Manipulatives, and Anchor Texts. T…
VMSA Celebrates Dr. Ken Nicely as the 2026 Barbara Nichols Educator of the Year
The 2026 Barbara Nichols Educator of the Year Award recognizes exceptional leadership, dedication, and impact in middle-level education across Virginia. Presented by the Virginia Middle School Association (VMSA), this prestigious honor celebrates individuals who embody the spirit of excellence in su…
Sarah Wicker of Henrico County Earns VMSA’s 2026 Master in the Middle Teacher of the Year Honor
The Virginia Middle School Association (VMSA) is proud to announce Sarah Wicker as the 2026 Master in the Middle Teacher of the Year. Sarah Wicker, a dedicated science teacher and curriculum writer at Holman Middle School in Henrico County Public Schools, has been recognized for her exceptional comm…
VMSA Webinar – Empowering Civic Learning with the National Constitution Center
Educators will learn how the National Constitution Center (NCC) advances nonpartisan civic education and discover the many classroom-ready resources available for K-12 educators. This session sparked ideas for how to meaningfully bring NCC tools and strategies into own classrooms to enhance civic le…
VMSA Webinar – Virginia Purple Star Designation Program
On Veterans Day 2025, the Virginia Middle School Association welcomed Dan Dunham, Virginia Department of Education’s Military Student and Families Specialist. In this session, Dan demystified the Purple Star Schools designation, a prestigious recognition for institutions committed to easing th…
