Noelle M. Gabriel, MD
Dr. Gabriel is a Norfolk native, Norfolk Public Schools graduate, and CHKD Pediatrician who has spent her life in service to children and their families as both an educator and a physician in the CHKD Emergency Department and Tidewater Children’s Associates. She takes care of children and their families from all backgrounds at their greatest time of need. Her decisions affect the lives and futures of the children in her care. As former school board chairwoman and current vice-chair, she has a proven record as the voice of change on the Norfolk School Board, and the NPS aircraft carrier is turning around because of her proven leadership and fortitude of character.
Dr. Gabriel is highly regarded by her colleagues as a compassionate, insightful leader. She continues to strongly support the students and teachers in Norfolk, and will continue to be a part of the new crop of spirited leaders pushing for quality change and accountability in Norfolk Public Schools.
"Noelle truly knows the student, parent, and teacher perspective of what Norfolk Public Schools is & needs. Once a student of NPS (yes in my classroom, I am proud to say) and as a daughter of a teacher of NPS, Noelle brings a unique perspective and knowledge base of the Norfolk community." - Rebecca Gardner, 2006 Teacher of the Year, Granby High School I.B. Program Coordinator
Background
“Growing up in Roosevelt Gardens, canoeing with my summer campers on Willoughby Bay, volunteering at the Greek Festival, and working at CHKD has built life-long, lasting connections in Norfolk.” - Noelle Gabriel, MD
Dr. Noelle M. Gabriel is a highly regarded, board-certified pediatrician at Tidewater Children’s Associates and in the Emergency Department at the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters. She earned her Medical Doctorate from Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed her pediatric residency at CHKD. Prior to attending medical school, Dr. Gabriel Earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology & Chemistry from Old Dominion University where she now serves on the Advisory Board to the College of Sciences. Prior to graduating ODU, Dr. Gabriel was awarded the prestigious Kaufman Award, the university’s top-honor, awarded to a graduating senior "who has exerted an exceptional and constructive influence on the university, its students or the community by demonstrating the highest qualities of leadership and service."
Dr. Noelle Gabriel was recognized by Inside Business as one of the Top 40 Under 40 in 2016, and honored as one of the YWCA’s 2017 Women of Distinction. Dr. Gabriel continues in her service to families and children, not only through her medical practice, but also as the former Vice-Chair, and current Chairwoman of the Norfolk School Board, elected by her peers for her integrity, her diplomacy, and her leadership. She also serves on the Steering Committee of Minus 9 to 5 an EVMS initiative supporting children from conception to age five and she’s an active member of the Norfolk Cosmopolitan Club.
Dr. Gabriel is happily married and a mother of four beautiful children attending Norfolk Public Schools. She’s a graduate of Norfolk’s own Granby High School and attended Azalea Gardens Middle and Little Creek Elementary Schools. She’s a Norfolk native, raised in this fine city and educated through a wonderful public school experience. Her parents are first-generation Greek Americans and her family is very active at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Christian Cathedral on Granby Street.Many have described Dr. Noelle Gabriel as a bright, compassionate leader of the highest integrity, recognized as a compact force of will and determination to care for and serve children and families in her hometown, of Norfolk, VA and Greater Hampton Roads.
