Back-to-School Blessings: Support Our Local Teachers
Help local Hampton Roads teachers kick off the 2025–2026 school year with everything they need for a successful classroom.
92.9 The Wave is proud to support the incredible educators shaping young minds in our community. Teachers often reach into their own pockets to create the best possible environment for their students — and we want to help change that.
Choose a teacher below and help fulfill their Amazon Wish List. From classroom supplies to creative materials, every contribution helps make a difference.
According to recent data, the average teacher spends over $500 of their own money preparing for the school year. Together, we can help ease that burden and support the students of Hampton Roads.
Are You a Teacher in Hampton Roads?
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Meet the Teachers and View Their Wish Lists
Check out the wish lists from dedicated teachers across Hampton Roads. New lists will be added weekly, so check back often.
Angela Baker – Albert W. Patrick Elementary
Hello, my name is Angela Baker and I am a special education teacher in Hampton, Virginia. I teach a self-contained class for grades kindergarten through second. This is my second year teaching, and there is still a lot of things that I need for my kids. While we are doing academics, my kids learn more with visual and hands-on activities — so I try to incorporate that into the daily curriculum as much as possible so that they are enjoying themselves.
Alexis Singletary – Ella Fitzgerald Middle School
This will be my first full year teaching and I am very excited! I started as a long-term substitute teaching Business for 6–8th graders, and now I’m returning as the new Business teacher. I look forward to all that this year will bring as I help my students prepare for their next chapter.
Emily Sims – Burbank Elementary School
This is my 10th year as a School Counselor, 9th in Hampton City Schools. I’m the only School Counselor at a Title 1 school with a student population of approximately 400. I love finding good stories for students to learn from and reading them aloud, as well as finding hands-on items for deeper discovery. Between classroom lessons, small groups, individual sessions, and parent meetings — I stay busy!
Jillian Batchelor – Hickory High School
This is my “Sweet 16” of teaching! After 15 years in special education, I switched to Algebra I and Theatre Arts. I’ll be teaching freshmen in Algebra I, Drama I, and Adaptive Drama for students with special needs — focusing on academics and life skills. I hope these items help me create a warm, welcoming (and slightly humorous) classroom environment.
Kimberly Renner – Yorktown Middle School
This year, I’m returning to teaching after time away as a program manager. I’ll be teaching 6th and 7th grade English Language Arts, and I’m grateful for any contributions to help make our classroom a great space for learning.
Kristina Kearney – Samuel P. Langley Elementary
I will be entering my 8th year as a Kindergarten teacher and 12th year at this school. I’m always looking for new ways to keep my students engaged and excited about learning.
Michelle Bird – Hillpoint Elementary
This is my 14th year teaching in Suffolk, and I am so excited to start the new school year! I want to make this year the best for my 3rd graders, and your support is appreciated!
Tabitha Brady – Mack Benn Junior Elementary
I am in my 8th year teaching in a Special Education Self-contained class at a Title 1 Elementary School. I love my classroom babies and want them to thrive — the items on this list will help, including snacks since they stay with me until nearly 4pm each day.
