New Kent’s Mallory selected as 2025 High School Teacher of Excellence

New Kent High School English teacher Maggie Mallory has been selected as a 2025 High School Teacher of Excellence by the National Council of Teachers of English in partnership with the Virginia Association of Teachers of English. The prestigious national award recognizes outstanding high school English teachers who demonstrate extraordinary classroom practices and meaningful contributions to their school communities.

“Ms. Mallory’s exceptional classroom management, targeted remediation and enrichment practices, and strong organizational skills have driven significant student success on state end-of-course assessments and in English content mastery across grades 9-12,” said New Kent High School Principal Allison Strickland in a press release. “Her dedication sets a high standard and inspires excellence in education both at New Kent High School and throughout the profession nationally.”

“I’m absolutely thrilled to receive this honor and represent Virginia at the national level,” Mallory said in the press release. “I can’t wait to attend the NCTE Convention in November and connect with fellow educators from across the country who share the same passion for English education.