Bridget Mariano is a chemistry teacher and computer resource specialist, Kempsville High School, Virginia Beach Public Schools (Virginia). B.S. (Cum Laude - Biology and Chemistry) Old Dominion University. Before coming to Kempsville High School, Mrs. Mariano taught in the Math/Science Magnet Academy at Ocean Lakes High School, where she was selected as Teacher of the Year in 2010. She has made numerous presentations on modeling and simulation, both in her school district and outside, including at the MODSIM World Expo (Virginia Beach) and at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (Orlando). She is a National Board Certified Teacher with specialty endorsements in Adolescent and Young Adult Science Education. Outside of school, Mrs. Mariano enjoys time with her husband, Jon, and four children, Amber, Alexander, Carlie, and Chloe.