David Small Named Fluvanna Teacher of the Year - Fluvanna ...
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through <strong>the</strong> use <strong>of</strong> music, costumes, and sharing stories with <strong>the</strong> class. Mr. <strong>Small</strong><br />
also strives to energize <strong>the</strong> entire school community through his work with <strong>the</strong><br />
Leadership Development Program.” Mr. <strong>Small</strong> has worked with o<strong>the</strong>r staff<br />
members to organize homecoming and Fluco Fest activities at <strong>the</strong> High School.<br />
He is <strong>the</strong> married to Stephanie Kelley and <strong>the</strong>y have two children, Erin age 15<br />
and Connor age 9.<br />
Columbia Elementary School: Ms. Sue Sheridan<br />
Ms. Sheridan, Reading and Kindergarten <strong>Teacher</strong>, has 38 years <strong>of</strong> teaching<br />
experience. She has taught Kindergarten, reading, and served as a Lead<br />
<strong>Teacher</strong> during her career in <strong>Fluvanna</strong>. She is a graduate <strong>of</strong> Bridgewater<br />
College where she earned a Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Arts in Sociology. She holds an<br />
endorsement in Early Education NK-4. Sue Davies, Principal <strong>of</strong> Columbia and<br />
Cunningham Elementary Schools says, “Sue Sheridan has taken <strong>the</strong> ‘lead’ in<br />
many ways at Columbia. She is a role model for staff and students. She<br />
embodies <strong>the</strong> dedication and excellence that many admire.” Ms. Sheridan and<br />
her husband Steve have 2 sons, Todd and Ryan.<br />
Cunningham Elementary School: Ms. Karen Purnell<br />
Ms. Purnell has 27 years <strong>of</strong> teaching experience and currently serves as an<br />
Instructional Coach at Cunningham. She earned her Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science in<br />
Early Childhood Education from Virginia Commonwealth University and her<br />
Master’s in Special Education from Old Dominion University. She also completed<br />
coursework at <strong>the</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Virginia to earn an endorsement in Administration<br />
and Supervision. In addition to being an Instructional Coach, during her tenure<br />
with <strong>Fluvanna</strong> County Public Schools, Ms. Purnell has served as a Third Grade<br />
<strong>Teacher</strong> at Fork Union, and as Pre-School <strong>Teacher</strong> and Special Education<br />
<strong>Teacher</strong> at Cunningham Elementary. Ms. Sue Davies, Principal <strong>of</strong> Cunningham<br />
Elementary stated, “Karen is well deserving <strong>of</strong> this title. She has made a huge<br />
difference in <strong>the</strong> daily lives <strong>of</strong> students and staff. She works collaboratively to<br />
keep Cunningham ‘ahead <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> curve.’” Karen and her husband Brian have 2<br />
children, Sean and Kate.<br />
Central Elementary School: Ms. Lynn Fender<br />
Ms. Fender teaches Reading at Central Elementary. She has 32 years <strong>of</strong><br />
teaching experience. Ms. Fender is a graduate <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fluvanna</strong> County High<br />
School. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Longwood University. Ms. Fender<br />
also completed graduate work at <strong>the</strong> Citadel. Ms. Fender is licensed in<br />
Developmental Reading and Early Education NK-4. Amy Barnabei, Principal <strong>of</strong><br />
Central Elementary describes Ms. Fender as, “She is friendly, outgoing, warm<br />
and energizing. She is willing to take on any task and is eager to be a problem<br />
solver. She serves students well beyond <strong>the</strong> classroom as a dedicated Title One<br />
<strong>Teacher</strong>, striving for growth, both academic and emotional. She works<br />
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