Hollins said that this event was in line with one of the department's main missions: to elevate Virginia educators through the Elevate Virginia Educators initiative.
The chamber presented 27 awards in eight categories to teachers; the first accolade went to Fredericksburg teacher Tala Saleh.
Other award winners included Jeremy Thompson of Caroline Middle School, Aaron Boatwright of Edward E.
Wright Middle School and Christine Harper of Spotsylvania County Public Schools.
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