Big congratulations to Hallie Chewning, 5th-grade teacher at Burlington Elementary, for earning the Education Impact award this June! Hallie is more than just a teacher; sheās a trail guide helping her students cross the āGrand Canyonā between elementary and middle school with confidence.
For over a decade, Marie Levine has brought creativity, passion, and heartfelt connections to her classroom, inspiring students to express themselves and color outside the lines. šØ
Congratulations to Jamie Nichols, William Byrd Middle Schoolās dedicated math teacher and head girls track coach, for earning the April Education Impact Award! š
With the steady increase in autism prevalence in the United States, special education teachers are becoming an even more crucial part of our educational system. Thatās where an exceptional selection for Marchās Education Impact Award stands out.
LTC(R) Matthew Payne earns the Education Impact award for February. He serves as the senior army instructor for JROTC for Bedford County, teaching out of the Susie G Gibson Science and Tech Center.
Brookville High has long been a battleground for the role of arts in education. But here, the arts have emerged victorious.
Northside 8th grade English teacher Lauren Burgess is the October recipient of the Education Impact Award. She along with her school recieve 250 dollars each courtesy of Blue Eagle Credit Union and WSLS-TV.
Blacksburg High School PE/health teacher Madison Webb is the September recipient of the Education Impact Award.
Agricultural Science teacher and Horticulture specialist Cassie Long is the WSLS-10 Blue Eagle Credit Union Education Impact award recipient for August, 2025.
Awarded by Blue Eagle Credit Union--Bryce Vandenberg has been called a 'miracle worker' by those who nominated him.
Mrs. Courtney May, Art Teacher at Central Academy Middle in Botetourt County, is the Blue Eagle Credit Union/WSLS November Education Impact Award winner for her tireless dedication to her students and furthering the arts in the County.
English Language Learner Teacher Dawn Custalow cannot believe she won the Education Impact Award. "I am very touched," Custalow said. She was touched and surprised to be named January's Education Impact Award Winner. "I had no idea about this," Custalow said. Custalow said she always wanted to be a teacher when she grew up. She attended Bridgewater College and later earned her master's in education at Virginia Tech. Custalow did post graduate work overseas. "I was in the university world in the Czech Republic, so I did some post graduate training there as well," Custalow said. Custalow's love for teaching brought her back to Virginia.
