First-Class Awards
An annual celebration of individuals who support, design, and implement inclusion activities that result in positive outcomes for students.
First-Class Awards are presented each year at our Special Education Conference, to individuals who support, design, and/or implement inclusion activities that result in positive outcomes for students.
2021 Winners
- Michael Chierichella, 5th Grade Teacher, Coates Elementary School
- Keely Norris, Special Education Teacher, Glasgow Middle School
- Julie Tiss, Special Education Teacher, Rocky Run Middle School
- Allie Ojjeh, Special Education Teacher, Herndon Middle School
- Mark Thompson, Special Education Teacher, McLean High School
- Deb Opalesky, Speech and Language Pathologist, McLean High School
- Anna Southworth, Career and Transition Teacher, McLean High School
- Mary Beth and Eric Fleming, Assistive Technology Resource Teachers, Assistive Technology Services
Winners from Previous Years
2019 Winners
- Kerry Peerman, Principal, Halley Elementary School
- Sarah Chawki, Student, Bush Hill Elementary School
- Jordan Bristol, Kindergarten Teacher, Canterbury Woods Elementary School
- Nancy Lucas-Heck, Multiple Disabilities Teacher, Lake Braddock Secondary School
- Debra Opalesky, Speech-Language Pathologist, McLean High School