Henrico's Top Teachers - 2026
Welcome to the 14th edition of the Henrico Citizen’s Henrico’s Top Teachers section, highlighting the work and efforts of 20 outstanding teachers in Henrico County.
We began this section in 2011 and have now profiled 280 Henrico teachers – each one with a story as unique, impressive and meaningful as the teachers themselves. Each year, we receive dozens upon dozens of nominations from readers in honor of teachers they’ve had, or their children or grandchildren have had. Colleagues and administrators often make nominations, too.
The truth is, there are countless teachers in classrooms throughout the county doing extraordinary work this year and every year. We’re proud to recognize 20 of them who are exceedingly deserving each year, but we hope that their stories also provide a better understanding of the stories of those who we can’t spotlight who also are deserving of recognition.
Now, we invite you to meet Henrico’s Top Teachers’ Class of 2026; click each name to read more:
Monica Bagley, Kaechele Elementary School, third grade
Ellen Bohon, Henrico Virtual Academy, physical education
Erienne Bryant, Tuckahoe Middle School, history
Steven Cottam, Our Lady of Lourdes School, religion
Heather Dedie, Holman Middle School, family and consumer science
Dylan Dow, Glen Allen High School, career and technical education
Jennifer Frisch, Skipwith Elementary School, fifth grade
Meghan Gouldin, Ward Elementary School, physical education
Anne Kyber, Crestview Elementary School, fifth grade
Ahmir Lawson, Fairfield Middle School, history
Raelyn Mason, Glen Lea Elementary School, art
Beth Mayo, Jackson Davis Elementary School, physical education
LaShanda Melendez, Rolfe and Fairfield middle schools, gifted education
Pamela Mills, Pemberton Elementary School, third grade
Rob Peck, Freeman High School, history
Angela Persaud, Henrico High School, exceptional education
Heather Sharpe, Short Pump Middle School, counseling
Robert Thompson, III, Highland Springs High School, technology
Brandi Wade, Baker Elementary School, exceptional education
Heather Williford, Ridge and Seven Pines elementaries, exceptional education
