It's been a minute fam. We sat down recently for a podcast update on life and to gear up for another Teacher Tour. You can learn more on this year's "Virginia Lottery Teacher Tour" with Georgetown Cupcake at www.realfundc.com/teachers

Parklawn Elementary students in Alexandria, Virginia were ready for us. They created Tommy and Kelly portraits as past of a lesson on drawing. Things got creative in regard to like “where ears go” and the fun assignment brought smiles to our faces. Ms Z and the crew at Parklawn enjoyed Virginia Lottery scratchers and Georgetown Cupcakes.

At Rosa Park Elementary in Prince William County the motto “Be Kind” can be heard, felt and seen from every direction. Ms. Sue the Principal talked about the school’s mission of kindness and how they’ve sent hundreds of signs across the country to keep kind. We visited with Virginia Lottery Scratchers, swag and Georgetown Cupcakes as eager teachers readied for a much deserved holiday break and/or long winter’s nap.

Tommy and Kelly reposting an interview with legendary reporter Pat Collins from December in 2020 and discussing his book release "News Man". The beloved veteran DC TV reporter known for his quirky reporting will end his 30+ year career NBC4. Collins reported mostly on local crime but also known for his snow reports with the famous wooden yardstick.

Emerick Elementary in Loudoun County is full of fun and festive energy. We visited just before winter break on holiday sweater day. On top of Virginia Lottery ticket scratching and Georgetown Cupcake snacking we learned about the mischievous elf trying to replace the Eagle as the school’s mascot.

All the students at KW Barrett Elementary in Arlington, Virginia were buzzing. They knew something the teachers didn’t. It’s the first time a principal pulled off such an elaborate Virginia Lottery and Georgetown Cupcake caper. Heard how they did it…

Sometimes tours play the same cities two years in a we were thrilled to once again visit McLean High School! They had the most entries, and we loved learning about the extra special classes that McLean offers students. Laser printer anyone? The Virginia Lottery Teacher Tour is bringing scratchers and swag and cheer to awesome educators all around Northern Virginia. We love showing up with Georgetown Cupcakes as well to say thank you. RealFunDC.com/Teachers

There’s educational excellence and heart at Luther Jackson Middle School in Falls Church, Virginia. We brought the Virginia Lottery Teacher Tour to surprise the fantastic staff, with not only scratchers, and swag, and delicious Georgetown cupcakes … we were also thrilled to help stock there, PTA run food pantry with the help of Wegman's. If you want to support the Luther Jackson food pantry, check out more info… jacksonmspta.org/ljms-food-pantry

Dorthy Hamm Middle School in Arlington, VA is architecturally stunning. The school’s place in Virginia history civil rights history and the incredible educators who brings to life its values are in a league of their own. We were so excited to visit Dorothy Hamm to learn about it's significance and celebrate their staff with Virginia Lottery and Georgetown Cupcake on the teacher tour. Check out all of our Teacher Tour stops at realfundc.com/teachers

Island Creek Elementary in Alexandria, VA has a lucky streak and such positive energy. Perhaps there was something in the water …

When you walk through the halls of Franconia Elementary in Northern Virginia you notice blocks painted in wildly creative ways. That’s because the school community gets to give their space an artsy vibe. The Penguins bring so much pride to education. We visited them to honor Ms Allen a very special teacher and shoutout a staff that’s been making a difference for years.