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Congratulations to our 2026 Dawbarn Education Awards recipients!

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The 2026 Dawbarn Education Awards recipients are:

● Abby Arey, principal of Wenonah Elementary School
● Rena Collins, Latin teacher at Buffalo Gap High School
● Amanda Francis, director of counseling at Staunton High School (Pictured above)
● Karen Grady, first grade teacher at Arthur R. Ware Elementary School
● Brittany Harton, special education teacher at Thomas McSwain Elementary
● Sarah Hinkle, kindergarten teacher at William Perry Elmentary School
● Sarah Kite, special education aide at Stuarts Draft Elementary School
● Jennifer Palaskey, special education teacher at North River Elementary School
● Brandon Poole, counselor at William Perry Elementary School
● Lisa Warren, principal at Shelburne Middle School