Being a teacher is more than just a job. It’s more than a just career. It’s a calling.

Our annual Top Teacher Awards are a way to honor deserving educators who have not only answered this call for public service, but they also go above and beyond to make sure their students are thriving.

This list—made up of various school districts, grade levels and subjects—is only a snapshot of the incredible teacher talent we have in our region.

Thank you to Chick-fil-A Wards Road/River Ridge for partnering with us again on this campaign and providing each teacher with a bag of gifts and coupons.

Top Teacher Awards
While we didn’t get to do many in-person presentations this year, that didn’t stop Lynchburg Living from spreading joy to local educators through our annual Top Teacher Awards. After reviewing dozens of nominations sent in by the community, our panel of judges selected 10 teachers to feature in this issue. In early February, Editor Shelley Basinger delivered a framed certificate as well as a swag bag from Chick-fil-A Wards Road/River Ridge to each teacher.
Flip to page 103 to learn more about this year’s incredible Top Teachers!

“Thank you so much for everything! It was such a great surprise!”
– Itzel Nogueras, Heritage High School

“Thank you so much for this honor”
– Kevin Latham, Fort Hill Community School

– Lauren Hensley, R.S. Payne Elementary School
– Lindsay Donaruma, Yellow Branch Elementary School

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