Cline has 22 years of military service both in the National Guard and Navy. In the Navy, he spent most of his time assisting in clinical settings or providing medical help in the field. Following his service, Cline returned to education at Leesylvania Elementary, where he’s been teaching for almost 20 years.
In a PWCS release, Cline said he’ll be using the money to purchase new games for his students. He also said he loves watching his students develop skills and gain confidence.
“Once they actually accomplish that skill, it is amazing to watch them cheer themselves [on],” Cline said.
Margaret McGregor, Leesylvania Elementary’s principal, said Cline is more than a teacher in the school’s community.
“He is beyond a [gym] teacher. I look at him as a safety officer in the building too. He is so supportive of every activity we have in the school, and he is focused on health and wellness because that was his background in the military. It has really supported and helped our community as well,” MacGregor said.
Cline received the award at the Military Bowl on Dec. 28, 2024, in Annapolis, Md. when North Carolina State University played against East Carolina University. The grant is an initiative of te College Football Playoff Foundation, which provides grants to public school teachers with ties to the military or those who teach in the military.
Congratulations, Les!
