ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TAYLOR EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX 200 DAILEY DRIVE ORANGE, VIRGINIA 22960 www.ocss-va.org 540-661-4550 Fax 540-661-4599 Press Release Faithe Foster Named Teacher of the Year In Orange County Public Schools May 15, 2015 Ms. Faithe Foster, a teacher in the gifted and talented program at Locust Grove Middle School, has been named the 2015 Orange County Public Schools’ teacher of the year. The award was announced during the school division’s forth annual “Student-Teacher Achievement Awards” Program at Orange County High School on April 30, 2015. Foster who is in her twenty-seventh year with Orange County schools earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and her Master’s degree from Shenandoah University. An enthusiastic Ms. Foster expressed her surprise at being selected as Teacher of the Year from other very worthy and hardworking teachers in Orange County. Foster said, “It is a humbling experience to be recognized and honored in this way. I am thankful that so many have confidence in me as an educator and want me to represent our learning community.” Mrs. Kim Crandall, principal of Locust Grove Middle School, highlighted Ms. Foster’s contributions and dedication, communicating, “Ms. Foster is an excellent teacher who deserves the recognition. She is dedicated to her students, to Locust Grove Middle School and Orange County Public Schools. When asked, her students had wonderful things to say about her because she sends the message she cares and loves what she does every day.” Foster was selected from a slate of finalists representing each of Orange County’s public schools. Ms. Faithe Foster Pictured are: Kathryn Clemmer, Lightfoot Elem., Lesa Brosky, Unionville Elem., Tom Dixon, Orange Co. High, Betsy Hamilton, Prospect Heights Middle, Faithe Foster, Locust Grove Middle, Jenny Potter, Orange Elem., Leslie Hartman, Gordon-Barbour Elem., Shelley Gillum, Locust Grove Primary and Nadine Urban, Locust Grove Elem. The Orange County School Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, gender, age, marital status, genetic information or disability in its employment practices or educational program and activities. Compliance inquiries should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, 200 Dailey Drive, Orange, VA 22960 or by phone at 540-661-4550.
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