Published on Tue., January 14, 2025

The 2024-25 Lynchburg City Schools (LCS) Teachers of the Year for each school have been selected! The following educators are committed to guiding students to excellence and fostering uplifting and respectful school cultures. They’re active community members within their schools and beyond, demonstrating leadership and innovation in all they do. Each is known for their positive impact on students, families, colleagues, and community members. Stay tuned for the announcement of the division-wide LCS 2024-25 Teacher of the Year soon! 

Teachers of the Year Lisa Smith and Nora Moore holding flowers
Left: Perrymont Elementary Teacher of the Year Lisa Smith. Right: Paul Munro Elementary Teacher of the Year Nora Moore.

Congratulations to the 2024-25 Teachers of the Year:

Elementary School
  • W. M. Bass Elementary: Christen Ramsey
  • Bedford Hills Elementary: Kiana Darby
  • Dearington Elementary: Hannah Green
  • Heritage Elementary: Ayanna Stamps-Glover
  • Linkhorne Elementary: Karen Mason
  • Paul Munro Elementary: Nora Moore
  • Perrymont Elementary: Lisa Smith
  • R. S. Payne Elementary: Savannah Kelly
  • Sandusky Elementary: Gwendolyn Robinson
  • Sheffield Elementary: Kristina Satterfield
  • T. C. Miller Elementary: Angela Coleman
Middle School
  • Linkhorne Middle: Emily Plice
  • P. L. Dunbar Middle: Gina Giffin
  • Sandusky Middle: Rebecca Planiczka
High School
  • E. C. Glass High: Kevin Latham
  • Heritage High: Kelly Edwards 
Specialty Schools
  • Fort Hill Community School: Vivian Kidd
  • Hutcherson Early Learning Center: Audrey Henderson
  • Laurel Regional Program: Jessie Hinkle
  • Turning Point Academy: Lisa Hutchinson
Teachers of the Year Audrey Henderson and Rebecca Planiczka
Left: Hutcherson Early Learning Center Teacher of the Year Audrey Henderson. Right: Sandusky Middle School Teacher of the Year Rebecca Planiczka celebrates with students.
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