{"id":2038,"date":"2025-03-24T13:25:27","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T17:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/?p=2038"},"modified":"2025-03-24T13:28:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T17:28:38","slug":"svrtc-celebrates-2025-awardees-and-30-years-of-regional-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/index.php\/2025\/03\/24\/svrtc-celebrates-2025-awardees-and-30-years-of-regional-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"SVRTC Celebrates 2025 Awardees and 30 Years of Regional Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On March 19, 2025, the Blackwell Ballroom at Longwood University was filled with excitement and celebration as more than 100 SVRTC members, award recipients, and invited guests gathered for the annual SVRTC Awards Banquet. The event honored 52 outstanding individuals from 19 school divisions across Southside Virginia for their accomplishments during the 2024\u20132025 school year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Represented school divisions included: Amelia County, Appomattox County, Brunswick County, Buckingham County, Charlotte County, Cumberland County, Danville City, Dinwiddie County, Halifax County, Henry County, Hopewell City, Lunenburg County, Mecklenburg County, Nottoway County, Pittsylvania County, Prince Edward County, Sussex County, Colonial Heights, and Martinsville City Public Schools.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-2066\" style=\"max-width: 698px;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-113-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-2066 ml-slider ms-theme-default-base nav-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"2025 SVRTC Awards Banquet\" data-height=\"700\" data-width=\"698\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_2066\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_2066\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2067 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 12:52:42\" data-filename=\"Technology-Leadership-Award-Tim-Mays-3-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Technology-Leadership-Award-Tim-Mays-3-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2067 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Technology Leadership Award-Tim Mays\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Technology Leadership Award - Tim Mays, Brunswick County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2068 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 12:52:42\" data-filename=\"Division-Leadership-Award-Cumberland-1-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Division-Leadership-Award-Cumberland-1-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2068 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Division Leadership Award - Cumberland\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Division Leadership Award - Cumberland County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2117 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:46\" data-filename=\"Andrew-Williams-Buckingham-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Andrew-Williams-Buckingham-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2117 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Andrew Williams-Buckingham\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Instructional Technology Support Award - Andrew Williams, Buckingham County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2118 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:46\" data-filename=\"Becki-Bishop-Henry-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Becki-Bishop-Henry-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2118 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Becki Bishop-Henry\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Instructional Technology Support Award - Becki Bishop, Henry County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2119 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:46\" data-filename=\"Kyana-Smith-Henry-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kyana-Smith-Henry-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2119 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Kyana Smith-Henry\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Teacher Award - Kyana Smith, Henry County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2120 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:46\" data-filename=\"Carlette-Williams-Brunswick-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Carlette-Williams-Brunswick-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2120 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Carlette Williams-Brunswick\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Instructional Technology Support Award - Carlette Williams, Brunswick County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2121 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:46\" data-filename=\"Cori-Sowers-Danville-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Cori-Sowers-Danville-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2121 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Cori Sowers-Danville\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Instructional Technology Support Award - Cori Sowers, Danville City Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2122 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:46\" data-filename=\"Emayette-Gungob-Brunswick-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Emayette-Gungob-Brunswick-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2122 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Emayette Gungob-Brunswick\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Teacher Award - Emayette Gungob, Brunswick County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2123 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:46\" data-filename=\"Jannell-Terry-Nottoway-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jannell-Terry-Nottoway-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2123 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Jannell Terry-Nottoway\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Instructional Technology Support Award - Jannell Terry, Nottoway County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2124 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:46\" data-filename=\"Jessica-Tucker-Appomattox-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jessica-Tucker-Appomattox-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2124 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Jessica Tucker-Appomattox\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Teacher Award - Jessica Tucker, Appomattox County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2125 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:46\" data-filename=\"Katie-McCann-Appomatox-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Katie-McCann-Appomatox-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2125 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Katie McCann-Appomatox\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Instructional Technology Support Award - Katie McCann, Appomattox County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2126 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:46\" data-filename=\"Kelly-Weatherford-Halifax-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kelly-Weatherford-Halifax-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2126 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Kelly Weatherford-Halifax\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Instructional Technology Support Award - Kelly Weatherford, Halifax County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2127 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:46\" data-filename=\"Melanie-Chappell-Pittsylvania-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Melanie-Chappell-Pittsylvania-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2127 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Melanie Chappell-Pittsylvania\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Instructional Technology Support Award - Melanie Chappell, Pittsylvania County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2128 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:46\" data-filename=\"Sarah-Finch-Sussex-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sarah-Finch-Sussex-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2128 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Sarah Finch-Sussex\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Instructional Technology Support Award - Sarah Finch, Sussex County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2129 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:46\" data-filename=\"Tabitha-Owen-Dinwiddie-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tabitha-Owen-Dinwiddie-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2129 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Tabitha Owen-Dinwiddie\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Instructional Technology Support Award - Tabitha Owen, Dinwiddie County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2130 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:46\" data-filename=\"Anthony-Niagro-Appomattox-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Anthony-Niagro-Appomattox-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2130 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Anthony Niagro-Appomattox\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Support Award - Anthony Niagro, Appomattox County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2131 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:46\" data-filename=\"Brian-Staylor-Lunenburg-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Brian-Staylor-Lunenburg-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2131 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Brian Staylor-Lunenburg\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Support Award - Brian Staylor, Lunenburg County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2132 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:46\" data-filename=\"Cara-Bacon-Lunenburg-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Cara-Bacon-Lunenburg-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2132 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Cara Bacon-Lunenburg\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Instructional Technology Support Award - Cara Bacon, Lunenburg County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2133 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:46\" data-filename=\"Courtney-Massengill-Dinwiddie-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Courtney-Massengill-Dinwiddie-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2133 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Courtney Massengill-Dinwiddie\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Teacher Award - Courtney Massengill, Dinwiddie County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2134 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:46\" data-filename=\"Ebony-Holmes-Brunswick-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ebony-Holmes-Brunswick-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2134 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Ebony Holmes-Brunswick\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Support Award - Ebony Holmes, Brunswick County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2135 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:46\" data-filename=\"Geoff-Seamster-Lunenburg-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Geoff-Seamster-Lunenburg-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2135 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Geoff Seamster-Lunenburg\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Teacher Award - Geoff Seamster, Lunenburg County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2136 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:47\" data-filename=\"Jason-Wyatt-Henry-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jason-Wyatt-Henry-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2136 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Jason Wyatt-Henry\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Support Award - Jason Wyatt, Henry County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2137 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:47\" data-filename=\"Kyana-Smith-Henry-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kyana-Smith-Henry-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2137 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Kyana Smith-Henry\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Teacher Award - Kyana Smith, Henry County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2138 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:47\" data-filename=\"Nathan-Taylor-Hopewell-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Nathan-Taylor-Hopewell-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2138 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Nathan Taylor-Hopewell\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Support Award - Nathan Taylor, Hopewell City Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2139 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:47\" data-filename=\"Steve-Ledger-Nottoway-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Steve-Ledger-Nottoway-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2139 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Steve Ledger-Nottoway\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Support Award - Steve Ledger, Nottoway County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2140 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:47\" data-filename=\"Taryn-Cmeron-Mecklenburg-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Taryn-Cmeron-Mecklenburg-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2140 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Taryn Cmeron-Mecklenburg\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Instructional Technology Support Award - Taryn Cameron, Mecklenburg County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2141 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:47\" data-filename=\"Tracy-Gould-Mecklenburg-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tracy-Gould-Mecklenburg-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2141 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Tracy Gould-Mecklenburg\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Support Award - Tracy Gould, Mecklenburg County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2142 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:47\" data-filename=\"Tyler-Mason-Charlotte-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tyler-Mason-Charlotte-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2142 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Tyler Mason-Charlotte\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Instructional Technology Support Award - Tyler Mason, Charlotte County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2143 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:47\" data-filename=\"Wanda-Overby-Halifax-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wanda-Overby-Halifax-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2143 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Wanda Overby-Halifax\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Support Award - Wanda Overby, Halifax County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2144 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:47\" data-filename=\"Aiza-Arro-Sussex-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Aiza-Arro-Sussex-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2144 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Aiza Arro-Sussex\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Teacher Award - Aiza Arro, Sussex County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2145 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:47\" data-filename=\"Amber-Moore-Amelia-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Amber-Moore-Amelia-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2145 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Amber Moore-Amelia\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Support Award - Amber Moore, Amelia County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2146 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:47\" data-filename=\"Antoine-Price-Jr-Sussex-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Antoine-Price-Jr-Sussex-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2146 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Antoine Price, Jr-Sussex\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Support Award - Antoine Price, Jr., Sussex County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2147 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:47\" data-filename=\"Ashley-Duncan_Staylor-Nottoway-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ashley-Duncan_Staylor-Nottoway-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2147 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Ashley Duncan_Staylor-Nottoway\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Teacher Award - Ashley Duncan- Staylor, Nottoway County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2148 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:47\" data-filename=\"Christal-Parker-Cumberland-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Christal-Parker-Cumberland-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2148 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Christal Parker-Cumberland\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Teacher Award - Christal Parker, Cumberland County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2149 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:47\" data-filename=\"Gerald-Ortiz-Mecklenburg-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gerald-Ortiz-Mecklenburg-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2149 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Gerald Ortiz-Mecklenburg\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Teacher Award - Gerald Ortiz, Mecklenburg County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2150 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:47\" data-filename=\"Ishani-Lee-Hopewell-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ishani-Lee-Hopewell-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2150 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Ishani Lee-Hopewell\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Teacher Award - Ishani Lee, Hopewell City Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2151 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:47\" data-filename=\"Jamie-Popp-Prince-Edward-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jamie-Popp-Prince-Edward-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2151 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Jamie Popp-Prince Edward\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Instructional Technology Support Award - Jamie Popp, Prince Edward County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2152 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:47\" data-filename=\"John-Meinhard-Prince-Edward-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/John-Meinhard-Prince-Edward-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2152 msDefaultImage\" title=\"John Meinhard-Prince Edward\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Support Award - John Meinhard, Prince Edward County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2153 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:47\" data-filename=\"Kelly-Hopkins-Colonial-Heights-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kelly-Hopkins-Colonial-Heights-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2153 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Kelly Hopkins-Colonial Heights\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Teacher Award - Kelly Hopkins, Colonial Heights Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2154 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:47\" data-filename=\"Laura-Holder-Amelia-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Laura-Holder-Amelia-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2154 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Laura Holder-Amelia\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Instructional Technology Support Award - Laura Holder, Amelia County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2155 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:47\" data-filename=\"Matthew-Payne-Danville-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Matthew-Payne-Danville-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2155 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Matthew Payne-Danville\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Support Award - Matthew Payne, Danville City Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2156 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:47\" data-filename=\"Rachel-Fielding-Prince-Edward-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rachel-Fielding-Prince-Edward-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2156 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Rachel Fielding-Prince Edward\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Teacher Award - Rachel Fielding, Prince Edward County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2157 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:47\" data-filename=\"Suzanne-Snoody-Buckingham-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Suzanne-Snoody-Buckingham-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2157 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Suzanne Snoody-Buckingham\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Teacher Award - Suzanne Snoddy, Buckingham County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2158 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:47\" data-filename=\"Bobby-Clowers-Pittsylvania-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Bobby-Clowers-Pittsylvania-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2158 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Bobby Clowers-Pittsylvania\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Support Award - Bobby Clowers, Pittsylvania County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2159 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:47\" data-filename=\"Conner-Schoolcraft-Cumberland-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Conner-Schoolcraft-Cumberland-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2159 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Conner Schoolcraft-Cumberland\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Support Award - Conner Schoolcraft, Cumberland County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2160 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:47\" data-filename=\"Corinne-Haskins-Charlotte-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Corinne-Haskins-Charlotte-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2160 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Corinne Haskins-Charlotte\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Teacher Award - Corinne Haskins, Charlotte County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2161 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-24 13:07:47\" data-filename=\"Daniqua-Wyche-Dinwiddie-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Daniqua-Wyche-Dinwiddie-scaled-698x700.jpeg\" height=\"700\" width=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2066 slide-2161 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Daniqua Wyche-Dinwiddie\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Technology Support Award - Daniqua Wyche, Dinwiddie County Public Schools<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event began with welcoming remarks from Dr. Brent Roberts, Longwood University\u2019s Assistant Provost for Academic Outreach and Dean of the Greenwood Library. Dr. Paula Leach, Director of the Institute for Teaching through Technology and Innovative Practices and K\u201312 Outreach and Engagement, followed with a presentation highlighting SVRTC\u2019s 30th anniversary\u2014reflecting on SVRTC\u2019s history and the role it has played in supporting school divisions through evolving trends and advancements in educational technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a celebratory lunch, awardees were recognized for their hard work and dedication. The full list of 2025 award recipients is available <a href=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/index.php\/2025-svrtc-annual-awards-banquet-awardees\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/svrtc.org\/index.php\/2025-svrtc-annual-awards-banquet-awardees\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ceremony also spotlighted this year\u2019s SVRTC competitive awards. Tim Mays, Director of Technology for Brunswick County Public Schools, received the <strong>Technology Leadership Award<\/strong> for the 2024\u20132025 school year. Cumberland County Public Schools was also honored with the <strong>Division Leadership Award<\/strong>, recognizing the district\u2019s exemplary commitment to technology integration and innovation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Angela McDonald, Dean of the College of Education, Health, and Human Services, offered closing remarks to conclude the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A big congratulations to this year\u2019s awardees!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On March 19, 2025, the Blackwell Ballroom at Longwood University was filled with excitement and celebration as more than 100 SVRTC members, award recipients, and invited guests gathered for the annual SVRTC Awards Banquet. 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