New Kent Charles City Chronicle

News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | February 6, 2026

New Kent Public School ‘Support Employees of the Year’

By Community Member | April 19, 2023 12:11 am

New Kent County Public Schools recognized several individuals as they honored members of their support staff as they are recognized as ‘School Support Staff of the Year’ at their respective schools. Above, New Kent Elementary School paraprofessional Lee Larsen (center) is joined by Assistant Principal Therese O’Dea, Superintendent of School Brian Nichols, and Principal Amy Stamm as the winner of the award at their school.

William Brown, who serves as the custodian at George Watkins Elementary School, holds a basket of flowers as he is the school’s recipient of the award.

Quinton Elementary School custodian Leo Tracy (left) is shocked by Nichols after he is floored with gifts at the school’s support employee of the year.

New Kent High School counseling administrative assistant Bonnie Miner (left) is presented her gift by high school counselor Liz Ahlfield as she is named as the support employee of the year.

New Kent Middle School administrative assistant Barbara Duckett (second from right) can’t help but smile as she is surprised by (l to r) Nichols, assistant principal Angela Foss, and assistant principal Michael Kuper as the recipient of the school’s support award.