Funding Amount

$1,500

Deadline

January 31, 2027

297 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

FCEF Teacher of the Year Award

Purpose: Recognizes excellence in teaching and support for Falls Church City Public Schools educators

Geographic Scope: Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS), Virginia

Award Categories:

  • Falls Church Education Foundation Teacher of the Year (overall winner: $1,500)

  • Professional Specialist of the Year

  • Academic Support Staff of the Year

  • Operations Support Staff of the Year
  • Award Benefits:

  • Cash prize ($1,500 for overall Teacher of the Year)

  • Two courtesy tickets to FCEF Annual Gala & Auction (all nominees)

  • Recognition at Falls Church School Board meeting

  • Recognition at FCEF Annual Gala & Auction
  • Eligibility: All FCCPS staff members in teaching and support roles across all five schools:

  • Jessie Thackrey Preschool

  • Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

  • Mt. Daniel Elementary School

  • Oak Street Elementary School

  • Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School

  • Meridian High School
  • Selection Timeline:

  • Nomination period opens October

  • Winners announced in April
  • Past Winners:

  • 2025: Miriam Schimmoller (Third Grade Teacher, Oak Street Elementary) - Teacher of the Year and Washington Post Teacher of the Year

  • 2024: Tosin Adetoro (STEM Teacher, Oak Street Elementary School)

  • 2023: Julia Noble (First Grade Teacher, Mt. Daniel Elementary School)

  • 2022: Jennifer Jayson (Meridian Math Teacher)

  • 2021: Will Snyder (GMHS Computer Science Teacher)

  • 2020: Layton McCann (Fifth Grade Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)

  • 2019: Marc Robarge (GMHS Art Teacher)

  • 2018: Farrell Kelly (Seventh Grade History Teacher, Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School)

  • 2017: Lisa Allan (Fourth Grade Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)
  • Contact Information:

  • Falls Church Education Foundation

  • Suzanne Hladky, Executive Director

  • 150 S. Washington St., Suite 400

  • Falls Church, VA 22046

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Phone: 703/248-5627

  • Fax: 703/248-5613
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timeline: Nomination period opens in October; winners announced in April

    How to Apply: Open call for nominations to the community

    Submission Format: Community members can nominate FCCPS staff members in various categories

    Selection Process: Nominees are selected through a community nomination and review process managed by FCEF

    For specific nomination procedures and forms, contact FCEF directly.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teachersk-12-schoolseducation

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