Luray Middle School

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Darlene Pettit--Medical Assistant/Medical Terminology Teacher--Page County Technical Center "Mrs. Pettit is one of the sweetest teachers ever! She always greets you with a smiling face and makes sure to ask you how you’re doing. She tries her best to make every class fun and she makes everything easier to learn. I haven’t had a teacher like her in a while and it’s so refreshing to have someone as passionate as she is. It’s definitely my favorite time of day when I’m there!"--Anonymous Thank you, Ms. Pettit, for making learning enjoyable for your students. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Mr. Matt Huff--Special Education--Luray High School "He likes working with his students and making jokes. He helps people when they need it the most. I would trust him when I have kids. He is like a good close friend to the students."--Anonymous Thank you, Mr. Huff, for being someone the students feel comfortable turning to when they need a helping hand. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Sarah Cooper--Special Education Teacher--Luray Elementary School "This year was her first year at LES and I’m blown away by how amazing she is! No matter what is thrown at her she puts her students first and works so hard for them. She is such an asset to the 5th grade team. She always has a smile on her face and she is so appreciated here at LES. Thank you for all you do Sarah!"--Anonymous Thank you, Ms. Cooper, for being so helpful to all of those around you. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Stephanie Dean--2nd grade Teacher--Shenandoah Elementary School "She is an amazing teacher! She always communicates well with the parents and is so patient and caring with her students. My son says she is his favorite teacher he’s ever had :) " --Anonymous Thank you, Ms. Dean, for being so patient and kind with your students. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Mary Alice Crews--5th Grade Teacher--Springfield Elementary School "Ms. Crews goes above and beyond for all her students every day. She creates such a relaxing, safe and fun learning environment in her classroom and makes all her students feel valued and loved. She is all around amazing person and teacher and PCPS is incredibly lucky to have her."--Anonymous "Ms. Crews is one of the most caring and compassionate people we ever met. She cares so strongly about her students and keeps them excited to learn more! Our son has had a wonderful experience in her class and we are so happy for the positive influence she has on him and all the other students. Thank you for all you do, Ms. Crews!"--Anonymous Thank you, Ms. Crews, for being such a positive influence on your students and for being such an asset to our school division. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Calee Suddath--7th Grade Language Arts--Page County Middle School "My daughter loves having Ms. Suddath for English! She loves that one of her favorite books was incorporated in class this year. Ms. Suddath has made learning fun this year!"--Anonymous Thank you, Ms. Suddath, for making learning fun for your students. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Mrs. Heather Foltz--Assistant Principal--Luray Middle School "Mrs. Foltz greets each day with a smile and a positive attitude. She is kind and caring to her students and staff. Mrs. Foltz makes time to show others how much she cares by checking in with upbeat messages, lending a helping hand and being willing to just listen. Our school is blessed to have her!"--Anonymous Thank you, Mrs. Foltz, for being such a positive influence to your students and staff. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Mr. David Williams--Electricity Instructor--Page County Technical Center "He’s just a cool guy, he always knows what he’s doing. Go, Mr. Williams!" --Anonymous Thank you, Mr. Williams, It's obvious you have the admiration of your students. Thank you for all you do. You are appreciated.

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Tell Me Something Good -- Mr. Andy Austin--Welding Instructor--Page County Technical Center "A teacher we could all benefit from! He won't give you the answers but he'll lead you to figuring it out! Mr. Austin has values & tries to instill them to his students! Great asset to PCPS."--Donna Thank you, Mr. Austin, for all you do for your students each day. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Melissa Varner--PreK Assistant--Stanley Elementary School "Mrs. Varner is such a blessing to have in the classroom with Ms. Hensley. My kids absolutely love her. She always has a smile on her face and is ready to take on the day with all of those kids. Stanley is blessed to have an amazing person like Mrs. Varner."--Elizabeth McDonaldson Thank you, Ms. Varner, for always having a smile and a positive attitude. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Stephanie Day--7th Grade History Teacher--Page County Middle School "Mrs. Day makes all of her students' days better. She is kind, thoughtful, generous, and has a fun attitude. She loves her subject and students. She is truly a great person."--Anonymous "Mrs. Day, is the most welcoming History teacher you will ever meet! She is kind, caring, funny and supportive. Thank you for all you do Mrs. Day! Keep doing what your doing!"--Anonymous Thank you, Ms. Day, for all that you do to support your students. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Ana Jermstad--5th Grade Teacher--Shenandoah Elementary School "Ms. Jermstad is an amazing educator. She plays an influential role in the lives of her students as well as students throughout the building. She can be seen giving hugs, high-fives, and fist bumps to students and staff regularly. Thank you Ms. Jermstad for always being a positive influence! Continue to let your light shine!"--Anonymous Thank you, Ms. Jermstad, for being such a positive influence in your school community. We are so happy you joined us.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Dofflemeyer and Ms. Good--2nd Grade--Stanley Elementary School "My daughter absolutely loves her teachers in second grade. They have been such a big light this year for her. She always comes home with a big smile and lots of exciting stories about her day. They are amazing and I’m so thankful for the love they both show her and how kind they have both been to our family. They truly make an awesome team. Thank you for always putting our kids first and showing just how much you care about our kids. It doesn’t go unnoticed! ❤️"--Anonymous Thank you Ms. Good and Ms. Dofflemeyer for making 2nd grade so much fun. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Amanda Weaver--School Counselor--Page County Middle School "Thanks to Ms. Weaver for all the hard work she does to help her students with anything they may need. Thanks for building relationships with them! We appreciate you!" --Anonymous

Tell Me Something Good -- Ms. Lynn Swartzlander--Science/Social Studies 4th Grade--Stanley Elementary "Sweet & sincere! Always finding fun ways to engage the students to want to learn"--Donna Thank you, Ms. Swartzlander, for finding ways to engage your students in the classroom. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Deputy Brian Caviness--School Resource Officer --Page County High School "Speaking from my past three years at PCHS, one of my favorite people in here is Officer C. He’s such a good role model for each student and he’s fun to be around. For the past three years he’s always made me laugh each time I was around him. From seeing him in the hallways, basketball games, and even in public, he’s always on his toes with jokes, especially when him and Mr. Cale are together. I can definitely say I wouldn’t be able to survive high school without him, and I'm super thankful to have him to run to when I have rough days! "--Bree Thank you, Deputy Caviness, for all you do for Page County High School and the school division. You, and all of the other SROs, are an important part of our school community, and you are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Mr. David Cale, Principal and Ms. Shannon Hawkins, Assistant Principal--Page County High School To Mr. Cale: "Mr. Cale has done a remarkable job leading PCHS through a very tough few years of education. He communicates thoroughly with his staff and encourages them at every turn. He takes the time to get to know the students in the building and help support their education. It has been a gift to have a hard working leader during these stressful and challenging times, and I wanted to express gratitude for all of his efforts."--Anonymous "He Is always doing what is right by all students, and is willing to listen and help in anyway he can."--Anonymous To Ms. Hawkins: "She is always working towards doing what is best for all students. She always listens to what students and staff need. She has been an amazing addition to PCHS." --Anonymous Thank you, Mr. Cale and Ms. Hawkins, for all you do to support the students and staff of Page County High School. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Mrs. Brenda Williams--Kindergarten Teacher--Luray Elementary School "Mrs. Williams is such a warm, kind teacher!! We all know how hard kindergarten can be for little kids to adjust to, but she is so patient and understanding. It’s also such a cute treat for the kids to be able to play with her dog. She’s a wonderful teacher!!"--Anonymous "Mrs. Williams is a teacher who demonstrates the true art of educating our young children. She provides a firm foundation for them as a kindergarten teacher. She provides my child with a loving and caring learning environment. She is a super star in my eyes! "--Anonymous Thank you, Mrs. Williams, for offering a warm and caring environment for your students. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Mrs. Cassie Bailey--Instructional Coach--Luray Elementary School "Wow! Mrs. Bailey is an amazing asset to LES! She has the heart of an educator. She assists in the growth our students and lends a helping hand to the teachers! She gives so much to our school! Rocking it!" Thank you, Mrs. Bailey, for being a valuable resource for the teachers of Luray Elementary School. You are appreciated.