YAY DEREK PHIPPS! Derek Phipps, a drama teacher at Tuckahoe Middle School, is today's "Yay of the Day" honoree! Superintendent Amy Cashwell honored him recently at TMS.
YAYWORTHY:
Nominator Laura Lee said:
"He broadens his students’ horizons and goes above and beyond to expose them to the magical world of theater.
"He has taken a group of eighth grade students to New York for 10 years. Students not only see two Broadway shows, they attend workshops led by Broadway actors. Seeing a group of teenage girls and boys, who are normally a little self-conscious, enthusiastically learn a dance routine in front of their classmates is heartwarming and inspiring. They got out of their comfort zones and made lasting memories."
Thank you for all you do, Derek Phipps, to make a positive difference and move HCPS forward!
• No. 71 in a series. Read more at https://www.henricoschools.us/yay-of-the-day.