Keeley Stoneberg
2024-25 Teacher of the Year: N.B. Clements Junior High School
Question-Answer Session
Keeley StonebergHow Long Have You Been Part of the PGCPS Family?
I have been a part of the NB Clements Junior High family for 6 years. I teach 8th grade health and physical education. I also serve as department chair, administration aide, VTSS (Virginia Tiered System of Supports) school coach, and I am in charge of morning and afternoon bus duty.
I have been a part of the NB Clements Junior High family for 6 years. I teach 8th grade health and physical education. I also serve as department chair, administration aide, VTSS (Virginia Tiered System of Supports) school coach, and I am in charge of morning and afternoon bus duty.
Please Share Your Thoughts on Being Named Teacher of the Year & What This Recognition Means to You.
I honestly did not expect anything like this. I was truly surprised and overwhelmed by the number of colleagues who hugged me, congratulated me, and told me how much I deserve this honor. I know I work hard everyday, but sometimes I wonder how much it is being noticed. I know now that it definitely is being noticed and having a positive impact on our school community. I feel appreciated and even more a part of the Prince George community. It makes me want to work even harder to continue having a positive impact on my students, colleagues, and the community.
I honestly did not expect anything like this. I was truly surprised and overwhelmed by the number of colleagues who hugged me, congratulated me, and told me how much I deserve this honor. I know I work hard everyday, but sometimes I wonder how much it is being noticed. I know now that it definitely is being noticed and having a positive impact on our school community. I feel appreciated and even more a part of the Prince George community. It makes me want to work even harder to continue having a positive impact on my students, colleagues, and the community.
What Inspired You to Enter the World of Teaching and Education?
I can remember wanting to be a teacher back in elementary school. I “played” school all the time with my friends, and I remember being excited about grading papers. It was my third-grade teacher who had the biggest influence on my decision to be a teacher. She was so kind, loving, and you knew that she truly cared about every one of her students.
I can remember wanting to be a teacher back in elementary school. I “played” school all the time with my friends, and I remember being excited about grading papers. It was my third-grade teacher who had the biggest influence on my decision to be a teacher. She was so kind, loving, and you knew that she truly cared about every one of her students.
Do You Have A Special Memory or Moment from This School Year You Would Like to Share?
A special memory from the 2024-2025 school year is when the VTSS team coordinated the students versus teachers Minute to Win It games for students who had perfect attendance for the first nine weeks of school. We worked together to come up with games and figured out what teachers would participate. I was a little nervous how it would all come together, but both the teachers and students did a fantastic job. Hearing the students cheer each other on was amazing! Everyone demonstrated great sportsmanship and fun was had by all.
A special memory from the 2024-2025 school year is when the VTSS team coordinated the students versus teachers Minute to Win It games for students who had perfect attendance for the first nine weeks of school. We worked together to come up with games and figured out what teachers would participate. I was a little nervous how it would all come together, but both the teachers and students did a fantastic job. Hearing the students cheer each other on was amazing! Everyone demonstrated great sportsmanship and fun was had by all.
Finally, What Do You Consider the Most Important Lesson You Help Students Learn?
Being a health and PE teacher, there are so many things that I want my students to know from eating healthy to exercising, but I truly want my students to know how to be kind and respectful to each other. You never know what someone is going through and sometimes just a smile or a wave can make a huge difference in someone’s day. If students were consistently kind to one another it would improve mental health, create a positive classroom environment, and increase academic achievement.
Being a health and PE teacher, there are so many things that I want my students to know from eating healthy to exercising, but I truly want my students to know how to be kind and respectful to each other. You never know what someone is going through and sometimes just a smile or a wave can make a huge difference in someone’s day. If students were consistently kind to one another it would improve mental health, create a positive classroom environment, and increase academic achievement.