Education students from UMW that were recently honored at the 23rd Teachers of Promise Institute. From left to right: Mariana Zamora, Kathryn Field, Chasity Beeson, Hannah Steele, Paige Stewart.
Five education students from the University of Mary Washington were recently honored at the 23rd Teachers of Promise Institute, a statewide celebration recognizing exemplary future educators from colleges and universities across Virginia. Established in 2010 by Wade Whitehead, a fourth generation Virginia public school classroom teacher, the Teachers of Promise Foundation hosts the Institute as its flagship event. Since 2004, the Foundation has honored more than 4,000 Teachers of Promise across Virginia.
Hosted by the Teachers of Promise Foundation, the Institute brings together top teacher candidates for two days of professional learning, inspiration, and connection with outstanding mentors and education leaders from across the nation.
Honorees from the University of Mary Washington honored this year include:
- Chasity Beeson
- Kathryn Field
- Hannah Steele
- Paige Stewart
- Mariana Zamora
Throughout the Institute, participants engaged in keynote sessions, mentor group discussions, and collaborative learning experiences focused on practical teaching advice, effective pedagogy, striving for excellence in the profession, and long-term impact in classrooms and communities.
“Our Teachers of Promise represent the future of excellence in the teaching profession,” said Wade Whitehead, Executive Director of the Teachers of Promise Foundation. “To meet them is inspiring. To walk beside them as they prepare for decades of impact in classrooms and communities is both our privilege and our responsibility.”
The Teachers of Promise Foundation identifies, celebrates, equips, and connects outstanding future educators, strengthening the pipeline of excellent teachers across Virginia.
For more information, visit teachers of promise institute or teachers of promise websites.
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