Wade is a fourth-generation Virginia public schools teacher and the son of two lifelong elementary school teachers; teaching is in his blood. He believes that school should offer a dynamic recipe of imagination, sharing, and discovery that inspires teachers to teach the way students learn.
Wade Whitehead
Roanoke, VA | Years Taught: 1994 – Present
Additional Recognition
- 2013 • Most Inspiring Teacher, The Roanoker Magazine
- 2011 • Super Teacher Award, Virginia Lottery
- 2003 • Teacher of the Year, Roanoke Sam’s Club
- 2003 • Shining Apple Award, The Roanoker Magazine
- 2002 • Teacher of the Year, Southwest Virginia Forum on Education
- 2002 • McGlothlin Award for Teaching Excellence, McGlothlin Foundation
- 2001 • Best of the City, City Magazine
- 2001 • USA Today Teacher Award
- 2000 • National Educator Award, The Milken Foundation
- 2000 • Teacher of the Year, Roanoke City Public Schools
- 2000 • Shining Star, Roanoke City Council
- 1999 • National Board Certification, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards