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Each year, the Office of Clinical Experiences at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí solicits nominations for Clinical Faculty Members of the Year. The winners are selected by a placement specialist in the Office of Clinical Experiences, Ms. Brenda Houck, and the co-chairs of the School-University Partnership Committee: Ms. Jennessa Libby-Reynolds, Dr. Kristie Gutierrez, and Dr. Jori Beck. We are pleased to announce the awardees for the 2023-2024 school year!

Elementary Clinical Faculty of the Year:

Amy Gray

Moseley Elementary, 
Chesterfield County Public Schools

Amy Gray is a veteran educator with 17 years of experience. She holds a Master's in Teaching from VCU and currently teaches 2nd grade. Amy has served as both a mentor to colleagues and a cooperating teacher for numerous aspiring educators from a variety of colleges and universities; most recently ¹ú²úÂ×Àí. Mrs. Gray is committed to cultivating a classroom environment that emphasizes kindness, creativity, and problem-solving. She fosters a love of learning in her students and encourages them to believe in their ability to do hard things. Guided by a "work hard, play hard" philosophy, she creates a balanced and engaging learning experience that supports both academic and personal growth.

Secondary Clinical Faculty of the Year:

Stephanie Barnes-Mamaril 

Old Donation School
Virginia Beach City Public Schools

A proud ¹ú²úÂ×Àí alum, Stephanie Barnes-Mamaril began her teaching career in the IB Program at Princess Anne High School after earning her MEd from UVA. Now the World Languages Department Chair at Old Donation School, she teaches Spanish 2 & 3 in the gifted magnet program. She finds deep joy in creating curriculum, mentoring new educators, and helping students grow as language learners and global citizens. Her classroom is full of laughter, curiosity, and connection. She believes teaching is both art and service and considers herself lucky to learn and grow alongside her students and colleagues every single day.