Springfield Elementary School

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. Laura Milford--English Teacher--Luray High School "Ms. Milford treats all of her students as true equals. When I struggled with my identity, she was open with me and wanted to help me as much as she possibly could. She also is an incredible color guard instructor! Genuinely an amazing teacher, instructor, and friend. <3" --Anonymous Thank you, Ms. Milford, for always being there to support our students academically and personally. 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-- 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 -- 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-- 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Carla Whiteside--Nutritional Services--Page County High School "Carla always makes sure the kids are greeted with a smile. She can always pick out the kids that need a little encouragement and try’s to put a smile on their face and encourage them to do their best in life."--Anonymous Thank you, Ms. Whiteside, for always having a smile, and for being able to spot those who need a little extra encouragement along the way. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Mrs. Sarah Lam--School Counselor--Luray High School "Sarah Lam is so sweet, kind and very caring about the students. She goes above and beyond to listen to each one, help them, give suggestions and find the best solutions to help each student. She will reach out if she sees a student is having a bad day and offers to talk if needed. She has the best listening ear, and for listening to parents/guardians also! Mrs. Lam is amazing in keeping a parent/guardian informed with calls on concerns or even passing along wonderful news your child has accomplished. Her kindness and smile never ends! Mrs. Lam is a great counselor and a huge asset to Luray High!"--Anonymous Thank you, Mrs. Lam, for looking out for the best interests of our students, and for always offering an encouraging word. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Whitney Dinges--School Counselor--Luray Elementary School "Whitney is absolutely fantastic at what she does & all the children adore her. She gives the children the confidence they need to succeed. She is also so encouraging to each and every one of them. She is a true blessing to Luray Elementary!"--Anonymous Thank you, Ms. Dinges, for being so encouraging and positive to the children of Luray Elementary School. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Mr. Jason Flatley--Spanish Teacher--Page County High School "Mr.Flatley is an amazing Spanish teacher. He makes Spanish fun and interesting and cares about how well his students do. Not only does he teach you about Spanish, but he also goes into great detail about the trips that he has taken to Spanish speaking places which makes the class more fun."--Anonymous " Mr. Flatley is one of the kindest people I have ever met! You can tell he is so passionate about what he teaches and it shines through everything he says and does. He is very humble and rarely takes credit for all the things he does and for all the students he helps. He makes learning easy and fun while teaching one of the toughest subjects! I am honored to have had him as my teacher in high school and his class gave me valuable skills to excel in my future career! "-- Anonymous Thank you, Mr. Flatley, for instilling a love of learning a different language in our students. You have made lasting impressions, and you are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Lauren Deavers--4th Grade Teacher--Stanley Elementary School "Mrs. Deavers brings passion and a smile to the classroom each day. She makes her students feel safe and welcome in her room and provides them with the comfort of knowing her classroom is a place to learn. With an infectious smile and a "Good morning friends", she starts each day with the intent on making a difference. We are very lucky to have her in Page County."--Anonymous Thank you, Ms. Deavers, for the positive impact you have on your students each day. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Mary Reed--PreK Assistant--Luray Elementary School "Mary Reed is doing her first year at LES as a Pre-K assistant. Mary is always smiling and always willing to help. She has a kind soul and truly loves the students she works with. Mary has been such a blessing in the building for so many."--Shannon Dean Thank you, Ms. Reed, for always lending a helping hand. We are glad you are part of the PCPS family. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Deputy Rob Marshall--SRO--Springfield Elementary School "We. Love. Him. Every child at Springfield is his grandson or daughter. He plays with them at recess, has inside jokes with them, he makes them feel safe and know that he can be trusted. In a time of distrust towards law enforcement, Deputy Marshall shows each child that most LEOs are good people who can be trusted and will always help."--Fallon Brumback Thank you, Deputy Marshall, for all you do for the Springfield Community. You are very much appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Debra Jones--Geometry Teacher--Page County High School "Ms. Jones cares a lot for her students, and is always listening to what you have to say. She cares deeply about her subject and makes sure everyone understands what she is teaching. She has helped with making my first year here at PCHS much easier!"-- Addison Eppard Thank you, Ms. Jones, for sharing your knowledge, and for showing kindness to your students. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good--- Ms. Shannon Painter--Kindergarten Teacher--Stanley Elementary School "I appreciated her so much when my daughter struggled and was nervous. It’s because of her that my daughter now enjoys school."--Anonymous Thank you, Mrs. Painter, for making your students feel welcome and comfortable. You have made lasting impressions, and you are appreciated.

This is a reminder that tonight, Thursday, February 24, 2022, is the regularly scheduled school board meeting. The meeting will be held at Luray High School at 6:30 p.m. and may be viewed LIVE on our YouTube Channel. Comments are due by 4 p.m. Please Note: If you plan to attend the meeting in person, masks are required. Thank you. Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/Public Comments: https://forms.gle/i1h7oFij3vJXrBRBA View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/c/PageCountySchools/live