If you joined us to watch Portsmouth's classroom heroes on Thursday 9 June at the Teach Portsmouth Awards 2022, you would have seen superstar colleagues win big in 10 award categories.
A livestream captured education highs as teachers, learning support assistants, teams and senior leaders were recognised for their work to support children, young people and families in the city.
Congratulations to our amazing winners and shortlist for all their work. You are all superstars!
Take a look at this year's winners and shortlist from the Teach Portsmouth Awards 2022 alongside our incredible sponsors.
Debbie has dedicated over 20 years of her career to supporting young people with special educational needs. She is 100% focused on securing the best outcomes for young people, be it academic qualifications or helping them handle themselves in social situations.
Lukasz joined as a newly qualified teacher in 2020. Now in his second year of teaching, Lukasz has used his experience to help early career teachers organise themselves through professional learning sessions and coaching.
"Rebekah has supported my child when no other teacher could reach them. There has been a profound difference since Rebekah started supported them."
"Dee supports my child who is blind. She has even learnt braille and adjusted learning materials to accommodate my child's lack of vision."
The team have begun a reading revolution. They have used Microsoft Reading Progress app, increasing reading age by +5 months for year 7s and year 8s.
Katie has been an integral part of the school since the start of her teaching career in 1996. She has strong links with all partner primary schools across Portsmouth, having led a successful transition into year 7 programme for the past 8 years and prides herself on meeting and ascertaining the needs of every child (and their family) in the school.
Chris has developed and encouraged creativity since joining the school. He started the Arts Award at Priory School in 2021. He is also aiming to achieve the Arts Mark Award over the coming year.
Pete is a passionate supporter of LGBTQ+ rights and has been instrumental in creating a culture of celebrating and supporting inclusion within their school community. He has set up an LGBTQ+ club for their students and designed a comprehensive support programme for young people who are transitioning.
The curriculum team have organised ‘kindness week’ with a focus on strengthening relationships with the local community. This includes Southsea Fire Station who continue to support the school's work on fire safety.
Stacey is a master of all trades offering support beyond her day-to-day role. Over the past 18 months she has been cook, 1:1 support, a playground buddy, reader and even an extra member of staff for trips.
This award is for teachers, support staff or leaders who have worked in the city for over 20 years. There is no overall winner in this category and everyone who is recognised will receive an award.
Carol Dunn
Ark Charter Academy
Carmen Ward
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Caroline Gough
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Debbie Stagno
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Jackie Large
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Jennifer Robinson
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Kim George
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Sharon Ferrett
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Anitha Venugopal
Arundel Court Primary Academy
Emma Thorpe
Arundel Court Primary Academy
Maria Smout
Arundel Court Primary Academy
Teresa Campbell
Arundel Court Primary Academy
Linda Kopinska
City of Portsmouth College
Sarah Whelan
City of Portsmouth College
Kathleen Emmott
City of Portsmouth College
Nicola Stock
City of Portsmouth College
Sarah Warren
City of Portsmouth College
Teresa Cole
City of Portsmouth College
Samantha King
City of Portsmouth College
Kelly Bryant
City of Portsmouth College
Danny Monk
City of Portsmouth College
Emma Morley
City of Portsmouth College
Emma Horner
City of Portsmouth College
Kay Hill
City of Portsmouth College
Randolph Vince
City of Portsmouth College
Lisa Skirrow
City of Portsmouth College
Michelle Ferrett
City of Portsmouth College
Jacqueline Alexander
City of Portsmouth College
Trudie Perkins
City of Portsmouth College
Stephen Fitzgerald
City of Portsmouth College
Angela Bosshardt
City of Portsmouth College
Joana Hagi
City of Portsmouth College
Nasima Hoque
City of Portsmouth College
Wanda Barnes
Mayfield School
Erika Anders
Mayfield School
Karin Gardner
Mayfield School
Sharon Rolfe
Mayfield School
Kerrie Parsons
Mayfield School
Jennifer Pateman
Mayfield School
Jo Buck
Mayfield School
Pete Head
Mayfield School
Gayle Head
Mayfield School
Louise Hillier
Mayfield School
Helen Patis
Mayfield School
Jill Hall
Mayfield School
Joanne Fairley
Mayfield School
Steven Browning
Mayfield School
Karen Morey
Meon Infant School
Ann Simmons
Meon Infant School
Christine Turner
Meon Junior School
Samantha Tuck
Miltoncross Academy
Lisa O'Brien-Ewart
Miltoncross Academy
Helen Blachford
Priory School
Jane Ramsay
Priory School
Jackie Harris
Priory School
Jan Allen
Priory School
Wendy Rowlands
Priory School
Nick Johnstone
Priory School
Anna Fancey
Stamshaw Infant School
Elisabeth Phelan
Stamshaw Infant School
Caroline Esmaili
St Edmund's Catholic School
Jade Horsted
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Pamela Jones
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Berni Davies
The Flying Bull Academy
Helen Cheek
The Portsmouth Academy
Clare Rhodes
The Portsmouth Academy
June Leigh
The Portsmouth Academy
Rachel Grey
The Portsmouth Academy
Janet Morrison
Trafalgar School
Mark Cathie
Trafalgar School
Matthew Gronow
Trafalgar School
Sharon Nutland
Trafalgar School
Tracy Crouch
Trafalgar School