Mrs. Nguedjip joins us as a Special Education teacher, bringing a heart full of dedication to help our students Build Excellence and Achieve Results this school year!
As part of a military family relocating within Virginia, Mrs. Nguedjip comes with her husband—who serves in the military and is a pastor at their church—and their three wonderful daughters who bring non-stop joy, laughter, and adventure to her life. She loves traveling and exploring new cultures, having recently returned from an amazing trip to Europe! Plus, in addition to English, she also speaks French.
She shares an uplifting scripture verse to inspire the school year ahead: "Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans." — Proverbs 16:3
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Ms. Middleton is joining us as a Special Education teacher, bringing her background in behavioral and mental health to empower our students to Build Excellence and Achieve Results!
Holding a B.S. in Sociology from Old Dominion University, Ms. Middleton has always had a strong passion for working with children across all age groups. She is a proud mom to her 5-year-old daughter, Harlem (who was born on Christmas Day 2020 and is starting Kindergarten this year!). When she isn't supporting students, Ms. Middleton loves building Legos and taking care of her plant collection during her leisure time.
She shares two meaningful quotes to live by: "One day at a time" and "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket."
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Welcome to BRUIN Country, Ms. Kopejtka! 🐻
Ms. Kopejtka joins us as a Special Education teacher, making the jump from elementary to middle school, and we are so excited to have her help our students Build Excellence and Achieve Results this year!
Originally from New Mexico, Ms. Kopejtka is a Navy veteran who is moving back to the area from Georgia. Having previously taught in Chesapeake a few years ago, she is thrilled to return! Outside of school, she is super close with her mom and sister and loves spoiling her two nieces.
She leaves us with a favorite Harry Potter quote from Albus Dumbledore: "It is our choices... that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities."
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Mrs. Sorce brings 26 years of experience teaching middle school orchestra in Chesapeake and is ready to strike a harmony in helping our students Build Excellence and Achieve Results this school year!
A Western Branch local where she lives with her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Sorce has been making music since she was just 4 years old when she first started playing the violin. In addition to the violin, she plays the viola, cello, bass, clarinet, and piano! Fun fact: during her very first year of teaching, she co-taught 6th grade orchestra right here at WBM!
She leaves us with a beautiful quote by Hans Christian Andersen: "Where words fail, music speaks."
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Having just completed her 38th year of teaching, Ms. Mallard brings a wealth of experience to our team as a Reading Specialist, ready to inspire students to Build Excellence and Achieve Results!
Ms. Mallard is a proud mom to two sons, Mitchell and Matthew, four brothers, and an adorable Labradoodle named Snoopy. Her passion for teaching has taken her all over the world, including living in Sicily, Italy, and teaching on the Sigonella Naval Base for Department of Defense Schools. An avid traveler and hiker, she spent last summer on a Viking River cruise in Europe and recently hiked the Azores Islands of Portugal!
She leaves us with an empowering reminder from Nelson Mandela: "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
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Having just completed her 38th year of teaching, Ms. Mallard brings a wealth of experience to our team as a Reading Specialist, ready to inspire students to Build Excellence and Achieve Results!
Ms. Mallard is a proud mom to two sons, Mitchell and Matthew, four brothers, and an adorable Labradoodle named Snoopy. Her passion for teaching has taken her all over the world, including living in Sicily, Italy, and teaching on the Sigonella Naval Base for Department of Defense Schools. An avid traveler and hiker, she spent last summer on a Viking River cruise in Europe and recently hiked the Azores Islands of Portugal!
She leaves us with an empowering reminder from Nelson Mandela: "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
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Bringing 12 years of science teaching experience and a background as a Marine Biologist, Mrs. Herrmann is ready to spark curiosity and help our students Build Excellence and Achieve Results this school year!
A local who grew up right in Suffolk, Mrs. Herrmann lives in Western Branch with her husband, Rickie, and her kids, Garrett and Claire. After spending five incredible years living in Japan and traveling across Asia to explore different cultures, her family loves camping, traveling, and hitting the beach whenever they can.
She leaves us with an inspiring quote by Marie Curie: "Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less."
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Welcome to BRUIN Country, Ms. Hughes! 🐾
Bringing years of math experience across grades 4 through 8, Ms. Hughes is ready to help our students Build Excellence and Achieve Results this school year!
When she isn't in the classroom making math click, you can find her hiking, skiing, listening to music, or hanging out with her family and her friendly Labrador, Elmer. A fun fact about Ms. Hughes: four years ago, she developed a rare tick-borne allergy to red meat and has been navigating it like a pro ever since.
She leaves us with her favorite Walt Whitman quote: "Keep your face toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you."
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All physicals must be uploaded in Arbiter in order to participate in conditioning and tryouts.
Aug 4: Paperwork day at 5:00 PM
Aug 4-19: Cheer conditioning (Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Aug 24-27: Tryout Week (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Aug 28: Tryouts at 5:00 PM
Bruins, get ready for Fall Sports August Conditioning. Check out the updated schedule for baseball, softball, football, cheer, and girls soccer. 🐻⚽💙💛 #BRUINPRIDE
Baseball: Aug 4-20, Tue/Wed/Thu, 5:30-7:30PM. ⚾
Softball: Aug 4-19, Mon/Wed, 6:30-8:30PM. 🥎
Football: Aug 4-20, Tue/Wed/Thu, 5-7PM. 🏈
Cheer: Aug 4-19, Tue/Wed, 5-7PM. 📣
Girls Soccer: Aug 4-20, Tue/Wed, 4-6PM ⚽️
Baseball: Aug 4-20, Tue/Wed/Thu, 5:30-7:30PM. ⚾
Softball: Aug 4-19, Mon/Wed, 6:30-8:30PM. 🥎
Football: Aug 4-20, Tue/Wed/Thu, 5-7PM. 🏈
Cheer: Aug 4-19, Tue/Wed, 5-7PM. 📣
Show that navy and gold pride! 💙💛 #BRUINPRIDE
Attention families of rising kindergartners and students new to the City of Chesapeake: If you haven’t completed enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year yet, please submit your registration by August 3, 2026.
Registering by this deadline guarantees bus transportation for your child on the first day of school! Enrollments completed after August 3, 2026, will still receive a bus assignment as soon as possible, but enrolling early helps us plan for a smooth start to the school year! 🚌
Register today:
Kindergarten: cpschools.com/kindergarten
New to Chesapeake Students (Grades 1-12): cpschools.com/enrollment
Know a new neighbor? Help us spread the word and tag them below 👇
Baseball: Aug 4-20, Tue/Wed/Thu, 5:30-7:30PM. ⚾
Softball: Aug 4-19, Mon/Wed, 6:30-8:30PM. 🥎
Football: Aug 4-20, Tue/Wed/Thu, 5-7PM. 🏈
Cheer: Aug 4-19, Tue/Wed, 5-7PM. 📣
Show that navy and gold pride! 💙💛 #BRUINPRIDE
Baseball: Aug 4-20, Tue/Wed/Thu, 5:30-7:30PM. ⚾
Softball: Aug 4-19, Mon/Wed, 6:30-8:30PM. 🥎
Football: Aug 4-20, Tue/Wed/Thu, 5-7PM. 🏈
Cheer: Aug 4-19, Tue/Wed, 5-7PM. 📣
Show that navy and gold pride! 💙💛 #BRUINPRIDE
We are hiring, and stories like Perry Hunt’s reflect the impact educators have in Chesapeake Public Schools. From iteach participant to Portlock Primary School Teacher of the Year, Perry’s journey highlights the opportunities available for individuals ready to step into education and make a difference. ✨
View Perry's story here and learn how you can join a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students. We are currently hiring reading specialists, media specialists, general education teachers (preK–5), special education teachers (K–12), and math teachers! Visit cpschools.com/careers to apply today! 🎉
