Today we talked about the importance of SELF-love while also reviewing adjectives. We decorated our bags with positive descriptive words about ourselves. ❤️

Thank you so much for the treat and the laugh this morning. Both were needed & appreciated. ❤️😅 Salem Elementary Babette Brinkley

Congratulations to Salem Elementary Teacher of the Year Desiree G. Lacerna, M. Ed., NBCT! So happy to celebrate her!

Salem Elementary representing at the Innovation Learning Summer Summit #VBILSS Desiree G. Lacerna, M. Ed., NBCT Lindsey Olinda Cheryl Thornton Christy Flanagan, NBCT Gwen Mawhinney

Design Sprints with @RMES_ITS and Cynthia Housianitis Johnston Salem Elementary #vbits #VBILSS Desiree G. Lacerna, M. Ed., NBCT

I left today’s #VBILSS Conference truly inspired and excited to try new things with my students/team. So many ideas are already flowing! It was also great seeing some of my Salem Elementary family again & meeting/following inspiring innovative educators in VBSchools ! ❤️

Better late than never? I'm playing catch up on my LAST full week of summer. 😎❤️ Here's proof of a beach day, Chrysler Museum visit, Norfolk Tides game, & "ussie" w/ my fav humans (my fam) at Ocean Breeze. Tagging Phuong Nguyen Adviento Lindsey Olinda Maureen Fanelli #vbhasjoy #vbsummerbingo

Before summer comes to a close & I officially return to my classroom, I just want to say..."BINGO!"😁 Yay! Here's a photo of me catching the sunset w/ the BEST mom (&Meema) ever & a short/sweet letter to my son who'll be starting Kindergarten soon! Eek! #vbsummerbingo #vbhasjoy❤️

Meet & Greet ✅ This 2nd grade team is ready for the new school year! ❤️ Salem Elementary

☮️ Second Grade Vibes ✌🏼 Starting off the year with a positive mindset. ❤️ Wishing everyone a wonderful Labor Day weekend and an awesome first week of school next week! Salem Elementary

✂️ practice in Kindergarten ❤️ VBSchools #bethelightatsalem

Salem Elementary’s 2024 & 2023 Teacher of the Year at the Teacher Forum Annual Spring Event - We both won beautiful plants donated by the Tech Center! 🌺 What a wonderful time to celebrate. Salem Elementary VBSchools #WeAreVBSchools

Thank you Anne Bianchi Emmons Ed.S.,NBCT for your time and support!

Mrs. Lacerna is what I would call a true professional. She treats me with respect and always makes me feel accepted at Salem Elementary. Desiree G. Lacerna, M. Ed., NBCT is one of many reasons why I enjoy coming to Salem. Thank you for your acceptance. I am truly humbled by it.

Salem teachers learning and representing together at DTAL #WeAreFamily #DTALcon Melissa Taylor Gwen Mawhinney Phuong Nguyen Adviento Christy Flanagan, NBCT Desiree G. Lacerna, M. Ed., NBCT Claudia Alexandra McConathy Melissa Ross, NBCT Lindsey Olinda

I DID IT! 😭❤️ So proud to have achieved National Board certification. A HUGE thank you to everyone who supported me and rooted for me along the way. Excited to add “NBCT” after my name and to celebrate this achievement. #NBCTstrong #IAmAnNBCT National Board Salem Elementary PGI-VBCPS

I’m proud to be a National Board Certified Teacher with these Salem Elementary educators supporting our Teacher of the Year on her journey! Gwen Mawhinney Desiree G. Lacerna, M. Ed., NBCT Christy Flanagan, NBCT Fay Wagner Ashley Veraque Thank you Maureen Fanelli PGI-VBCPS VBCPS Office of Gifted Programs @scottgifted for your support!

So proud of these Salem Elementary educators who were celebrated tonight by the VBCPS School Board. Our community is blessed beyond measure by them. Both Desiree G. Lacerna, M. Ed., NBCT and Melissa Ross, NBCT work tirelessly to ensure our students are challenged and nurtured. Thank you!