Congratulations to the 2020-21 NNPS Support Staff of the Year
Posted: May 3, 2021
These professional members of the Newport News Public Schools team dedicate themselves to advancing the mission by ensuring that students graduate college, career and citizen-ready. They are representative of more than 5,000 devoted employees who serve and support our students.
![Sandra Forrest](../images/ssy2020-2021/Forrest.jpg)
Sandra Forrest
Administrative Secretary
Denbigh Early Childhood Center
![Diane Hargraves](../images/ssy2020-2021/Hargraves.jpg)
Diane Hargraves
Paraprofessional
Lee Hall Early Childhood Center
![Troy Chambers](../images/ssy2020-2021/Chambers.jpg)
Troy Chambers
Paraprofessional
Marshall Early Learning Center
![Avery Boyce](../images/ssy2020-2021/Boyce.jpg)
Avery Boyce
Lead Custodian
Watkins Early Childhood Center
![Lori Ehrsam](../images/ssy2020-2021/Ehrsam.jpg)
Lori Ehrsam
Instructional Assistant
Gatewood PEEP
![Carla Ash](../images/ssy2020-2021/Ashe.jpg)
Carla Ash
Media Assistant
An Achievable Dream Academy
![Marvin Baker](../images/ssy2020-2021/Baker.jpg)
Marvin Baker
Security Officer
Carver Elementary School
![Reginald Franks](../images/ssy2020-2021/Franks.jpg)
Reginald Franks
Lead Bus Driver
B.C. Charles Elementary School
![Julie Ward](../images/ssy2020-2021/Ward.jpg)
Julie Ward
Laboratory Instructional Assistant
Deer Park Elementary School
![Laura Greenfield](../images/ssy2020-2021/Greenfield.jpg)
Laura Greenfield
Instructional Assistant
Discovery STEM Academy
![Kelly Murphy](../images/ssy2020-2021/Murphy.jpg)
Kelly Murphy
Cafeteria Manager
Dutrow Elementary School
![Paul Jackson](../images/ssy2020-2021/Jackson.jpg)
Paul Jackson
Lead Custodian
Epes Elementary School
![Sarolta Otvos-Waite](../images/ssy2020-2021/Otvos-Waite.jpg)
Sarolta Otvos-Waite
Librarian Assistant
Gen. Stanford Elementary School
![Latasha Elliott-Rodgers](../images/ssy2020-2021/Elliott.jpg)
Latasha Elliott-Rodgers
Instructional Assistant
Greenwood Elementary School
Relocated
![Anna Landrum](../images/ssy2020-2021/Landrum.jpg)
Anna Landrum
Nurse
Hidenwood Elementary School
Relocated
![Charlotte Chisman](../images/ssy2020-2021/Chisman.jpg)
Charlotte Chisman
Lead Custodian
Hilton Elementary School
![Sheilagh Dyson](../images/ssy2020-2021/Dyson.jpg)
Sheilagh Dyson
Administrative Secretary
Jenkins Elementary School
![Alfreda Ray](../images/ssy2020-2021/Ray.jpg)
Alfreda Ray
SPED Instructional Assistant
Kiln Creek Elementary School
![Carol Alston](../images/ssy2020-2021/Alston.jpg)
Carol Alston
Cafeteria Staff
Lee Hall Elementary School
![Lawanda Moss](../images/ssy2020-2021/Moss.jpg)
Lawanda Moss
Special Education Assistant
McIntosh Elementary School
![Julie McNally](../images/ssy2020-2021/McNally.jpg)
Julie McNally
SPED LD Instructional Assistant
Nelson Elementary School
![Loritta Scott](../images/ssy2020-2021/Scott.jpg)
Loritta Scott
Cafeteria Manager
Newsome Park Elementary School
Presently a teacher at Denbigh High
![Maria Henriquez](../images/ssy2020-2021/Henriquez.jpg)
Maria Henriquez
Social Worker
Palmer Elementary School
![Lolita Purter](../images/ssy2020-2021/Purter.jpg)
Lolita Purter
Instructional Assistant
Richneck Elementary School
![Maggie Weisiger](../images/ssy2020-2021/Weisiger.jpg)
Maggie Weisiger
Records Secretary
Riverside Elementary School
![Agnes Darling](../images/ssy2020-2021/Darling.jpg)
Agnes Darling
Records Secretary/Registrar
Sanford Elementary School
Presently at Gildersleeve Middle School
![Kim Hiller](../images/ssy2020-2021/Hiller.jpg)
Kim Hiller
Instructional Assistant
Saunders Elementary School
![Auturo McClendon](../images/ssy2020-2021/McClendon.jpg)
Auturo McClendon
Custodian
Sedgefield Elementary School
![Tracy Parker](../images/ssy2020-2021/Parker.jpg)
Tracy Parker
Cafeteria Manager
Yates Elementary School
![Mike Grounds](../images/ssy2020-2021/Grounds.jpg)
Mike Grounds
Cafeteria Manager
Achievable Dream Middle & High
![Nona Bacote-Holmes](../images/ssy2020-2021/Bacote-Holmes.jpg)
Nona Bacote-Holmes
Administrative Secretary
Crittenden Middle School
![Jo Anna McCann](../images/ssy2020-2021/McCann.jpg)
Jo Anna McCann
Instructional Assistant
Dozier Middle School
![Clayton Dedmon](../images/ssy2020-2021/Dedmon.jpg)
Clayton Dedmon
Security Officer
Gildersleeve Middle School
![Lewis Shivers](../images/ssy2020-2021/Shivers.jpg)
Lewis Shivers
Technology Support Specialist
Hines Middle School
![Shavonne Grey](../images/ssy2020-2021/Grey.jpg)
Shavonne Grey
Custodian
Huntington Middle School
![Kara Pingitore](../images/ssy2020-2021/Pingitore.jpg)
Kara Pingitore
Bookkeeper
Passage Middle School
![Rachel Hartmann](../images/ssy2020-2021/Hartman.jpg)
Rachel Hartmann
Nurse
B. T. Washington Middle School
Relocated
![Yashimi Thompson](../images/ssy2020-2021/Thompson.jpg)
Yashimi Thompson
Instructional Assistant
Denbigh High School
![Thyra Duck](../images/ssy2020-2021/Duck.jpg)
Thyra Duck
Bookkeeper/Attendance Clerk
Enterprise Academy
![Madige Campbell](../images/ssy2020-2021/Campbell.jpg)
Madige Campbell
Bookkeeper
Heritage High School
![Brittany Williams](../images/ssy2020-2021/Williams.jpg)
Brittany Williams
Graduation Coach
Menchville High School
![Mavis Dixon](../images/ssy2020-2021/Dixon.jpg)
Mavis Dixon
Registrar/Attendance Clerk
Point Option
![Connie Johnson](../images/ssy2020-2021/Johnson.jpg)
Connie Johnson
Custodian
Warwick High School
![Katina Davis](../images/ssy2020-2021/Davis.jpg)
Katina Davis
Student Support Coordinator
Woodside High School
![Andrea Carter](../images/ssy2020-2021/Carter.jpg)
Andrea Carter
Compliance Support Specialist
Administration Building
![Daryl Hackett](../images/ssy2020-2021/Hackett.jpg)
Daryl Hackett
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Child Nutrition & Warehouse
![Melinda Hayes](../images/ssy2020-2021/Hayes.jpg)
Melinda Hayes
Payroll Assistant
Human Resources & Payroll
![Phillip Hunter](../images/ssy2020-2021/Hunter.jpg)
Phillip Hunter
Athletic Turf Manager
Plant Services
![Kimberly Edney](../images/ssy2020-2021/Edney.jpg)
Kimberly Edney
Secretary/Registrar
South Morrison & Denbigh Learning
![Christopher Nicholson<](../images/ssy2020-2021/Nicholson.jpg)
Christopher Nicholson
Database Developer
Technology/Accountability
![Nicole Massey](../images/ssy2020-2021/Massey.jpg)
Nicole Massey
Transportation Analyst
Transportation