All of the Champions for Impact submissions can be found below! If you/your school division are interested in submitting, you can do so via this online submission form:
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Central Region
Albemarle County Public Schools – Sarah Reyes, teacher at Albemarle High School and 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year
Culpeper County Public Schools – CCPS Firefighter Program
Louisa County Public Schools – The Tournament of Champions
Louisa County Public Schools – Kerry Wynn
Louisa County Public Schools – Mary Robinson & Priscilla Slaughter
Eastern Region
A compilation video from the Spring 2025 Northeastern Regional Meeting. This video includes:
Richmond County – Nate Johnson
Essex County – Jason Smith
Colonial Beach – John Heath
Caroline County – Jim Oliff & Tammy Anderson
Gloucester County – Gianna Lanciani
King George County – The Kindness Crew
King & Queen County – Nurse Shelley
Lancaster County – Sharon Clarke
King William County – Tony Stone
Middlesex County – Kiwanis of Middlesex
Northumberland County – Reedville Fishermen’s Museum
Colonial Beach Public Schools – School Board
“The Colonial Beach School Board continues to make a powerful impact on public education by leading with vision, dedication, hands-on involvement, and heart. Their commitment to providing quality learning experiences reaches beyond the classroom—championing athletics, student engagement, and community pride. Beyond policy and planning, they can often be found working the concession stand at athletic games, supporting student-athletes, and cheering on the Drifters. Their efforts to build strong business partnerships have created new opportunities and resources for students, while their active participation in PTA events strengthens connections between families, schools, and the community. Through their teamwork and commitment, the Board is helping shape a school division where every student can learn, compete, and thrive—both in the classroom and beyond.”
Richmond County Public Schools – Christian Smith, Alumni
“Richmond County Public Schools is proud to recognize former student Christian Smith for his outstanding achievement and lasting contribution to the school community. Christian organized and led the construction of the Raider Pavilion on the Rappahannock High School campus as part of his Eagle Scout service project. For this remarkable effort, Christian was honored with the Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year award during the Heart of Virginia Council’s Annual Eagle Scout Class Commencement Ceremony, held at Randolph-Macon College. The Raider Pavilion has become a valuable addition to the school grounds, serving as an outdoor classroom, a gathering space for athletes during track meets, and a venue for team and community events. Thanks to Christian’s vision, leadership, and hard work, students at Richmond County Public Schools now have a dedicated outdoor space that supports learning, collaboration, and school spirit.”
Tidewater Region
Cheasapeak City Public Schools – Dr. Jared Cotton, Superintendent
Newport News City Public Schools – Jordan Moody, Newport News City Public Schools Graduate
Jordan Moody is the 2021 recipient of the Lett Scholarship. Moody was the student representative to the Newport News School Board. He was also Chair of the Superintendent’s Advisory Group on Education and a member of the Mayor’s Youth Commission. At Woodside, Moody participated in many organizations, including the Student Athletic Leadership Team, serving as its president; Athletes in Action, serving as its president; and the Principal’s Advisory Committee. He was a Tri-City Youth Foundation Executive Board member and Scholastic Chair, plus a Newport News Young Adult Police Commission member. He was inducted into the National Honor Society of High Scholars in 2019…and he plays saxophone.
Jordan Moody is a senior at Norfolk State University and a proud Lett Scholar dedicated to shaping the future of education. Committed to becoming a teacher in Newport News Public Schools next year, he aspires to rise through the ranks and one day serve as Superintendent. Passionate and driven, Jordan embodies the spirit and promise of public education.
Blue Ridge Region
Henry County Public Schools – Champ Hardie, School Board Member
Below is what Champ submitted regarding himself a Champion for Impact!
“I consider myself a Featured Champion of Education. Why? I have been associated with Henry County Public Schools for sixty-two years. Twelve years as a student (finishing third academically in my high school class of 1972); forty years as an Agricultural Education Teacher (our FFA Chapter at Drewry Mason Middle School was named the top chapter in the United States in 1997, honored as Virginia State and American Star Farmer award by the Virginia and National FFA Associations, named the middle School of the Year for Henry County in 2005); served six years as a substitute teacher for the Henry County Division (averaging 100 days yearly); four years as a School Board Member for the Ridgeway District (named Local and Regional School Board Member of the Year in 2024, awarded the Award of Distinction in 2024 and will so in 2025. I am very proud of our school system. We always put students first.”
Floyd County Public Schools – School Board
“The Floyd County School Board views its role as a collective “champion for impact,” meaning we actively work to ensure the Floyd School Division serves as an engine for positive community change. This commitment directly supports our vision to prepare future-ready citizens who will make a lasting impact on our community.
As a Board, we are dedicated to mobilizing resources by forging strong partnerships with county businesses and civic organizations, which aligns with our Community Engagement goal to strengthen support for student success. Furthermore, we consistently champion the division’s vision for high student achievement, communicating clearly why our policy decisions are critical for cultivating a future-ready local workforce, and addressing our goal of ensuring all students achieve academic success.”
Southwest Region
Dickenson County Public Schools – Dr. Lurton Lyle, former School Board Member
Smyth County Public Schools – Dr. Dennis Carter, former division Superintendent
Carroll County Public Schools – School Board
Northeastern Region
Prince William County Public Schools – Project Search
Manassas City Public Schools – Dedicated Teachers and Staff of MCPS
Valley Region
Staunton City Public Schools – CJ Hill, teacher at Shelburne Middle Schools
Lexington City Public Schools – School Board
“Members of the Lexington City School Board are “champions for impact”. Actively engaged in our schools and our community, Tammy Dunn, Katie Shester, LaTonya Douglas, Kasey Potter, and Katie Masey are advocates for students, staff, and families in their work as school board members for the Lexington City Schools. These board members eagerly celebrate successes and actively seek solutions for challenges within our school community. Partnering with our local government, our school board seeks to make an impact on the greater community and area.”
Southern Region
Mecklenburg County Public Schools – School Board
“We believe in the impact that our educators, staff, and volunteers have on our students. To name or depict just one does not truly emphasize all of the many change agents and influencers that we have as a part of our organization.
Southside Region
Amelia County Public Schools – Amelia County School Board
