Cherish Reale, a Spanish Teacher at St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School in Woodbridge, was one of two teachers awarded a Catholic Teacher Award by the Catholic Business Network of Prince William County. Teachers are nominated for this award by their principal and are selected based on the following criteria: demonstrated impact on student learning and success, engagement of students and creativity in teaching, proven leadership skills, and commitment to serving others.
Reale uses innovative strategies to engage with students and create a positive learning environment. A lifelong learner herself, Reale participates in multiple Professional Learning Communities and seeks research proven teaching methods to both use in her classroom and to share with other teachers she mentors.
