Six former educators were inducted into the Chesterfield County Public Schools Hall of Fame during a May 1 ceremony, bringing the total membership to 30 since the program began in 2022.

The 2025 inductees include Katherine Baugher, theater teacher at Midlothian High; Bessie Cooper, principal of Bensley Elementary; Kathy Kitchen, assistant superintendent of business and finance; Catherine “Kitty” Neale, Spanish teacher at Bird High; Brad Peebles, who rose from biology teacher to principal of the Juvenile Detention Center; and Linda Wood, who served as a fourth-grade teacher, principal of Harrowgate Elementary and director of elementary education.

The Hall of Fame, a partnership between the school system and the Chesterfield Education Foundation, recognizes retirees and volunteers who have made significant contributions to the district.

Nominations for 2026 inductees are being accepted until Aug. 31 through an online form. A digital Hall of Fame featuring photos, biographies and videos of honorees is available at mychesterfieldschools.com. Photos of inductees are also displayed at the Thomas R. Fulghum Conference Center.