November 21, 2011
News Release
Two Henrico Teachers Receive R.E.B. Awards
Beverly Brown of Echo Lake Elementary School and Mary Bruner of Godwin High School were honored with the R.E.B. Foundation’s 2011 Award for Teaching Excellence for their demonstrated passion for teaching and their commitment to inspiring students.
 Beverly Brown |
Brown is known not only for teaching her students core subjects in school, but teaching them the core subjects of life. Brown wants her students to be aware of the community around them and learn that they can truly make a difference in the world. One of Brown’s greatest personal passions is providing positive experiences for veterans. Each year, her students interview veterans and their families and honor them by reading their essays in a classroom ceremony. With her $8,800 R.E.B. award, Brown will honor veterans and visit the sites where they served to protect freedom in the U.S. and abroad.
 Mary Bruner |
Bruner’s love for American literature is apparent to every student in her classroom. She quotes Twain and Thoreau in her everyday speech and pushes students to succeed while still allowing them to have fun. Bruner will use her $6000 award to embark on a personal survey of American literature with visits to the homes of famous American authors and will also attend Literary Week at the Chautauqua Institution in New York and South Carolina’s Piccolo Spoleto Literary and Theatre Festivals.
The 2011 class of winners were selected from 127 teachers nominated by students, parents, and colleagues. Fifteen winners and 17 finalists were awarded a total of $163,150. The finalists not chosen for a professional development grant received a $750 unrestricted cash grant in recognition of their achievements in the classroom.
Finalists from Henrico were; Brian DelCorso of Lakeside Elementary School, Mesa Hinkle of Glen Allen Elementary School, Elizabeth Miller of Three Chopt Elementary School and Cristina Rhyne of Shady Grove Elementary School.
Contact: Mychael Dickerson, Executive Director for Communications and Community Outreach, 652-3724 or dmdickerson@henrico.k12.va.us.
