Teachers do not seek out publicity or acclaim for what they do, but we believe they deserve to be recognized for their efforts. In our second annual ‘Henrico’s Top Teachers’ issue, we tell the stories of 20 outstanding Henrico County teachers.

This year’s class includes teachers from throughout Henrico County who teach grade levels from preschool through high school and GED. They were nominated – along with more than 200 others – by readers during the month of November.

The volume of nominations received for this section – more than double the number received for last year’s inaugural issue – was overwhelming. Nominations came from parents, grandparents, colleagues, administrators – even students and former students. Paring the number of candidates to just 20 was no easy task.

We’re proud to present profiles of these teachers, who were selected for inclusion in this issue based on their professional successes and their personal touches. Each one has, in his or her own unique way, touched hundreds of lives and helped mold the future of Henrico County.

The Citizen and Henrico Education Foundation will honor the group at a celebration banquet Feb. 22 at the Doubletree Hotel Richmond Airport. Tickets are $50 apiece and may be ordered by calling (804) 262-1700 or e-mailing .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).


(Click on a teacher's name to read his or her profile article.)

Andrew Baker, Glen Allen H.S., social studies







Allison Bartholomay, Johnson E.S., third grade







Karen Bowles, Hermitage Technical Center, veterinary science







Danette Brady, Jackson Davis E.S., third grade








E. Scott Broderick, Ridge E.S., fourth grade







Ragan Collins, Ratcliffe E.S., second grade







Kenneth Davis, GED program







Tyler Hart, Springfield E.S., third grade







Krista Hodges, Rivers Edge E.S., first grade







Catherine "Kitti" Huber, Skipwith E.S., second grade







Shahidah Jackson, Wilder M.S., physical education







Sharon Johnson, Weinstein JCC, preschool







Linda Korpics, Echo Lake E.S., second grade







Nancy Niedermayer, Glen Lea E.S., kindergarten







Lynne Norris, Deep Run H.S., Center for Information Technology







Robert Rice, Elko M.S., social studies








Pat Rogers, Glen Allen E.S., fourth grade







Kenyatta Smither, Rolfe M.S., instructional aide







Taylor Snow, Moody M.S., social studies







Evelyn Thomas, Three Chopt E.S., second grade