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HCPS New Teacher Academy 2026 has ended
Register for Henrico County Public Schools’ 2026 New Teacher Academy.  All new teachers should report to their assigned school on Monday, August 10, 2026 and Friday, August 14, 2026. Sessions scheduled for Tuesday, August 11 - Thursday, August 13, 2026 will be held at Tucker High School. Specific schedules based on level, content, role, and experience will be found on this site. Directions for using the Sched website or mobile app can be found here.  
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Thursday, August 13
 

8:00am EDT

Introduction to HCPS
Thursday August 13, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
During this session, early learning preschool, early childhood exceptional education, elementary, and elementary exceptional education teachers and board substitutes will learn about important programs, special facets of HCPS, and who's who in HR.
Speakers
SA

Seza Aldrich

Human Resources Specialist, Department of Human Resources
CV

Courtney Via

Human Resources Specialist, Department of Human Resources
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Auditorium, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

8:00am EDT

Secondary General Education Teachers: HCPS Exceptional Education 101
Thursday August 13, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
During this session, secondary teachers and secondary board substitutes will attend a level-setting professional learning experience that helps general education teachers understand how exceptional education works in HCPS.

Speakers
CV

Courtney Valenti

Specialist, Exceptional Education
avatar for Maggie Walsh

Maggie Walsh

Ex Ed Specialist, CO
Maggie is a Secondary Exceptional Education Specialist
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Student Commons, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

8:00am EDT

Independent Work Time: Elementary School Librarians
Thursday August 13, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
New Elementary School Librarians will work at assigned school on preparing for the upcoming school year and completing SafeSchools modules.
Thursday August 13, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

8:00am EDT

School Librarians: Secondary School Librarians Summer Session
Thursday August 13, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
In this session, new secondary school librarians will receive tailored professional learning to learn about HCPS resources, processes, and expectations for librarians.
Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Hardin

Rebecca Hardin

Education Specialist of Library Services, Henrico County Public Schools
Thursday August 13, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Henrico High School 302 Azalea Avenue, Henrico, VA 23227

8:00am EDT

Independent Work Time: Secondary Exceptional Education Teachers
Thursday August 13, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Secondary Exceptional Education Teachers will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules and Schoology modules for New Teacher Academy.
Thursday August 13, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

8:00am EDT

Independent Work Time: Secondary Integrated Services Exceptional Education Teachers
Thursday August 13, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Secondary (middle and high school) Integrated Services Exceptional Education Teachers will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules and Schoology modules for New Teacher Academy.
Thursday August 13, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

9:00am EDT

1st Grade Instructing Multilingual Learners
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
During this session, first grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to use instructional strategies that make content clearer and more accessible for all students, especially multilingual learners.
Speakers
avatar for Christine Rockwell Molnar

Christine Rockwell Molnar

ESL Coach, Teaching & Learning
ER

Eniko Rumrill

ESL Coaches, Teaching & Learning
avatar for Elena Dimitri

Elena Dimitri

ESL Coach, Teaching & Learning

avatar for Kelly Potts

Kelly Potts

ESL Coach, Teaching & Learning

Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Room 1203, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

9:00am EDT

2nd Grade Supporting Gifted and Advanced Learners
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
During this session, second grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to recognize and serve high-potential K–5 students, navigate HCPS advanced academic resources, and collaborate with your Gifted Resource Teacher (GRT) to support advanced learners. 
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Koprowski

Lisa Koprowski

Gifted Learning Coach, Teaching & Learning -- Elementary
avatar for Kate Wershbale

Kate Wershbale

Gifted Learning Coach, Teaching & Learning -- Elementary
avatar for Shannon Wakefield

Shannon Wakefield

Divisional Gifted Coordinator, Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Room 1212, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

9:00am EDT

3rd Grade Social Studies
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
During this session, third grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to design, deliver, and assess Social Studies content to their students.
Speakers
avatar for Alissa Straus

Alissa Straus

Elementary Social Studies Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools


Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Room 1208, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

9:00am EDT

4th Grade Science
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
During this session, fourth grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to design, deliver, and assess science content to and for students.

Speakers
avatar for Meryl Butler

Meryl Butler

Science Coach, Elementary Teaching & Learning
I am the Division K-5 Science Instructional Coach for Henrico Schools, and I am an adjunct professor at Randolph Macon College. I am a certified EMT, and I ride on a volunteer basis right now because I have two dino tots (4yo and 3yo).

I'm originally from Jamestown, New York (home... Read More →
avatar for Karen Hues

Karen Hues

Elementary Science Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Room 1205, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

9:00am EDT

Kindergarten Mathematics Part 1
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
During this session Kindergarten educators and board substitutes will learn how to design, deliver, and assess math content for students.
Speakers
avatar for Dee Bowles

Dee Bowles

Division Math Coordinator, HCPS -- Elementary Teaching & Learning
KP

Kelly Parker

Elementary Math Specialist, Elementary Teaching and Learning
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Room 1211, Tucker High School

9:00am EDT

FACE: Partnering with Families & the Community: All Secondary Teachers & All School Counselors
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
During this session, all secondary educators, all new school counselors, and substitutes (serving as the teacher of record) will learn practical strategies for building positive relationships with students' families and leveraging supports from the community.
Speakers
avatar for Seth Knight

Seth Knight

Specialist, Division Family and Community Engagement
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Student Commons, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

9:00am EDT

5th Grade Math
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 10:50am EDT
During this session, fifth grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to design, deliver, and assess Math content to their students.
Speakers
avatar for Peronica M. Carter

Peronica M. Carter

Division Math Coordinator, HCPS -- Elementary Teaching & Learning

KP

Kelly Parker

Elementary Math Specialist, Elementary Teaching and Learning
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 10:50am EDT
Room 1204, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

9:00am EDT

Early Childhood Special Education: Classroom Management
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
In this session, ECSE teachers will learn about proactive behavior interventions, essential classroom routines and expectations, as well as the emotional support and organizations components of CLASS observations.
Speakers
KD

Kelly DuBose

Early Childhood Special Education Specialist
DM

Danielle McManus

ECSE Lead Teacher, Department of Exceptional Education
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Room 2101, Tucker High School

9:00am EDT

Early Learning Preschool Fundamentals Part 1
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
During this morning session, all new early learning preschool educators will learn about important fundamentals to the early learning childhood preschool program.
Speakers
avatar for Katie Taylor

Katie Taylor

Education Specialist for Preschool, Federal Programs
avatar for Jaime Brinkman

Jaime Brinkman

Instructional Development Coordinator
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Community Room, Tucker High School

9:00am EDT

ExEd: Introduction to Exceptional Education: Elementary
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
During this session, exceptional education teachers who serve in elementary schools will learn about the VA IEP platform, case management and providing specially designed instruction.
Speakers
LT

Laura Tully

Exceptional Education Specialist, Exceptional Education

Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Room 2103, Tucker High School

9:00am EDT

ExEd: Nuts and Bolts for Elementary ExEd Integrated Services Educators
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
During this session, elementary integrated services teachers will learn about the Unique Learning platform and how assistive technology works in HCPS.
Speakers
KH

Kristin Herman

Exceptional Education Specialist, Exceptional Education
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Room 2102, Tucker High School

9:00am EDT

LIEP Instruction Grades K - 12 Part 3
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
During this session, all LIEP educators will learn part 3 about how to design, deliver, and assess ELD standards for their students.
Speakers
avatar for Deirdre Cox

Deirdre Cox

ESL Division Coordinator
AH

Alexa Haynie

ESL Division Coordinator
avatar for Sarah Modrak

Sarah Modrak

LIEP/ESL Education Specialist, Teaching & Learning
ESL Specialist, Coordinator or Coach
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Room 1106-1107, Tucker High School

9:00am EDT

Occupational Therapist / Physical Therapist (Related Service Providers) Session
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
In this session, new occupational therapists / physical therapists (related service providers) will learn HCPS-exceptional education specific practices, procedures for OT/PT personnel to help support staff in student participation, and available resources within the school district.
Speakers
GS

Ginger Sanderson

Department Chair for Speech and Language, Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Dr. Catherine Gilliam

Dr. Catherine Gilliam

Occupational Therapist, Department of Exceptional Education
avatar for Nadine Mignardi

Nadine Mignardi

Occupational Therapist, Department of Exceptional Education
Occupational Therapy, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) & Special Education, Level 1 Certified Google Educator, alternative music, travel, camping.
CV

Courtney Valenti

Specialist, Exceptional Education
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Room 2104, Tucker High School

9:00am EDT

Health & Physical Education Instruction: Secondary
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
During this session, all Health and Physical Education educators and board substitutes who serve in secondary schools will learn about how to design, deliver, and asses health and physical education content for their elementary school students.
Speakers
avatar for Mark Brandenburger

Mark Brandenburger

Curriculum Specialist, Health/Physical/Driver Education, Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Room 2114, Tucker High School

9:00am EDT

Speech and Language Session
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
In this session, new speech and language pathologists will learning HCPS-specific practices regarding speech and language services, compliance, and procedures as well as available resources within the school district.
Speakers
BA

Brittany Allen

Lead Speech and Language Pathologist, Henrico County Public Schools
EB

Ellen Baker

Lead Speech and Language Patholgist, Henrico County Public Schools
KD

Kimberly Didra

Lead Speech and Language Pathologist, Henrico County Public Schools
KF

Katie Ford

Lead Speech and Language Pathologist, Henrico County Public Schools
GS

Ginger Sanderson

Department Chair for Speech and Language, Henrico County Public Schools
CV

Courtney Valenti

Specialist, Exceptional Education
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Room 2105, Tucker High School

9:00am EDT

Independent Work Time: Health & PE Teachers: Elementary
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
All Elementary Health and PE Teachers will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules and Schoology modules for New Teacher Academy.
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

9:00am EDT

Independent Work Time: Gifted Teachers
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
New Gifted Teachers will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules  for New Teacher Academy.
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

10:00am EDT

2nd Grade Instructing Multilingual Learners
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
During this session, second grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to use instructional strategies that make content clearer and more accessible for all students, especially multilingual learners. 
Speakers
avatar for Elena Dimitri

Elena Dimitri

ESL Coach, Teaching & Learning

avatar for Christine Rockwell Molnar

Christine Rockwell Molnar

ESL Coach, Teaching & Learning
ER

Eniko Rumrill

ESL Coaches, Teaching & Learning
avatar for Kelly Potts

Kelly Potts

ESL Coach, Teaching & Learning

Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Room 1212, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

10:00am EDT

3rd Grade Supporting Gifted and Advanced Learners
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
During this session, second grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to recognize and serve high-potential K–5 students, navigate HCPS advanced academic resources, and collaborate with your Gifted Resource Teacher (GRT) to support advanced learners.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Koprowski

Lisa Koprowski

Gifted Learning Coach, Teaching & Learning -- Elementary
avatar for Kate Wershbale

Kate Wershbale

Gifted Learning Coach, Teaching & Learning -- Elementary
avatar for Shannon Wakefield

Shannon Wakefield

Divisional Gifted Coordinator, Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Room 1208, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

10:00am EDT

4th Grade Social Studies
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
During this session, fourth grade educators and board substitutes will learn  how to design, deliver, and assess Social Studies content to their students.
Speakers
avatar for Alissa Straus

Alissa Straus

Elementary Social Studies Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools


Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Room 1205, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

10:00am EDT

Kindergarten Science
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
During this session, Kindergarten educators and board substitutes will learn how to design, deliver, and assess science content to their students.
Speakers
avatar for Meryl Butler

Meryl Butler

Science Coach, Elementary Teaching & Learning
I am the Division K-5 Science Instructional Coach for Henrico Schools, and I am an adjunct professor at Randolph Macon College. I am a certified EMT, and I ride on a volunteer basis right now because I have two dino tots (4yo and 3yo).

I'm originally from Jamestown, New York (home... Read More →
avatar for Karen Hues

Karen Hues

Elementary Science Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Room 1211, Tucker High School

10:00am EDT

New School Counselors: Introduction to Henrico Cares
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
During this session, new school counselors will be introduced to the overall Henrico Cares program. 
Speakers
avatar for Amy Johnson

Amy Johnson

Director, Student Support and Wellness
Amy Johnson serves as the director for the department of student support and wellness. 
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Room 1206, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

10:00am EDT

1st Grade Mathematics
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am EDT
During this session, 1st grade educators and board substitutes will learn designing, delivering, and assessing mathematics instruction.
Speakers
KP

Kelly Parker

Elementary Math Specialist, Elementary Teaching and Learning
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am EDT
Room 1203, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

10:00am EDT

CTE (Business, Marketing, Technology Education, Trade, Industrial, Health and Medical, Family and Consumer Sciences, and JROTC) Instruction for Middle and High School Part 2
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am EDT
During this session, all new Career and Technical education teachers will learn about how to design, deliver, and asses their content for students.
Speakers
avatar for Fahryka Bray

Fahryka Bray

Educational Specialist, HCPS
Business & Marketing Educational Specialist,
Henrico County Public Schools
Henrico County, Virginia
MF

Meagan Forster

Education Specialist for Health & Medical Occupations, Career and Technical Education
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am EDT
Rooms 2106, 2107, 2108, & 2109, Tucker High School

10:00am EDT

Independent Work Time: Performing Arts Grades K-12
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
All Performing Arts Educators will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules for New Teacher Academy.
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

10:00am EDT

Independent Work Time: Visual Arts Grades K-12
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
All Visual Arts Educators will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules for New Teacher Academy.
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

10:00am EDT

Independent Work Time: Secondary English Language Arts Teachers: Year 1 Experience
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Year 1 Secondary English Language Arts Teachers will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules and Schoology modules for New Teacher Academy.
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

10:00am EDT

Independent Work Time: Secondary English Language Arts Teachers: Year 2+ Experience
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Year 2+ Experienced Secondary English Language Arts Teachers will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules and Schoology modules for New Teacher Academy.
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

10:00am EDT

Independent Work Time: Secondary Mathematics Teachers: Year 1 Experience
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Year 1 Secondary Mathematics Teachers will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules and Schoology modules for New Teacher Academy.
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

10:00am EDT

Independent Work Time: Secondary Mathematics Teachers: Year 2+ Experience
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Year 2+ Experienced Secondary Mathematics Teachers will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules and Schoology modules for New Teacher Academy.
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

10:00am EDT

Independent Work Time: Secondary Science Teachers: Year 1 Experience
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Year 1 Secondary Science Teachers will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules and Schoology modules for New Teacher Academy.
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

10:00am EDT

Independent Work Time: Secondary Science Teachers: Year 2+ Experience
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Year 2+ Experienced Secondary Science Teachers will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules and Schoology modules for New Teacher Academy.
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

10:00am EDT

Independent Work Time: Secondary Social Studies Teachers: Year 1 Experience
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Year 1 Secondary Social Studies Teachers will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules and Schoology modules for New Teacher Academy.
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

10:00am EDT

Independent Work Time: Secondary Social Studies Teachers: Year 2+ Experience
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Year 2+ Experienced Secondary Social Studies Teachers will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules and Schoology modules for New Teacher Academy.
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

10:00am EDT

Independent Work Time: Secondary World Languages Teachers: Year 1 Experience
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Year 1 Secondary World Languages Teachers will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules and Schoology modules for New Teacher Academy.
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

10:00am EDT

Independent Work Time: Secondary World Languages Teachers: Year 2+ Experience
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Year 2+ Experienced Secondary World Languages Teachers will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules and Schoology modules for New Teacher Academy.
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

11:00am EDT

2nd Grade Mathematics Part 1
Thursday August 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
During this session, 2nd grade educators and board substitutes will learn about designing, delivering, and assessing mathematics.
Speakers
MJ

Melissa J. Fleck

Division Math Coordinator, HCPS -- Elementary Teaching & Learning
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Room 1212, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

11:00am EDT

3rd Grade Instructing Multilingual Learners
Thursday August 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
During this session, third grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to use instructional strategies that make content clearer and more accessible for all students, especially multilingual learners.
Speakers
avatar for Christine Rockwell Molnar

Christine Rockwell Molnar

ESL Coach, Teaching & Learning
ER

Eniko Rumrill

ESL Coaches, Teaching & Learning
avatar for Elena Dimitri

Elena Dimitri

ESL Coach, Teaching & Learning

avatar for Kelly Potts

Kelly Potts

ESL Coach, Teaching & Learning

Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Room 1208, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

11:00am EDT

4th Grade Supporting Gifted and Advanced Learners
Thursday August 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
During this session, fourth grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to recognize and serve high-potential K–5 students, navigate HCPS advanced academic resources, and collaborate with your Gifted Resource Teacher (GRT) to support advanced learners.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Koprowski

Lisa Koprowski

Gifted Learning Coach, Teaching & Learning -- Elementary
avatar for Kate Wershbale

Kate Wershbale

Gifted Learning Coach, Teaching & Learning -- Elementary
avatar for Shannon Wakefield

Shannon Wakefield

Divisional Gifted Coordinator, Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Room 1205, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

11:00am EDT

5th Grade Science
Thursday August 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
During this session, fifth grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to about how to design, deliver, and assess science content to and for students.

Speakers
avatar for Meryl Butler

Meryl Butler

Science Coach, Elementary Teaching & Learning
I am the Division K-5 Science Instructional Coach for Henrico Schools, and I am an adjunct professor at Randolph Macon College. I am a certified EMT, and I ride on a volunteer basis right now because I have two dino tots (4yo and 3yo).

I'm originally from Jamestown, New York (home... Read More →
avatar for Karen Hues

Karen Hues

Elementary Science Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Room 1204, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

11:00am EDT

Kindergarten Social Studies
Thursday August 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
During this session, Kindergarten educators and board substitutes will learn how to design, deliver, and assess social studies content.

Speakers
avatar for Alissa Straus

Alissa Straus

Elementary Social Studies Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools


Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Room 1211, Tucker High School

11:00am EDT

Independent Work Time: School Counselors
Thursday August 13, 2026 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
All new school counselors will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules.
Thursday August 13, 2026 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

11:50am EDT

1:00pm EDT

Early Learning Preschool Fundamentals Part 2
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
During this afternoon session, early learning preschool educators will learn about important fundamentals to the early learning childhood preschool program.
Speakers
avatar for Katie Taylor

Katie Taylor

Education Specialist for Preschool, Federal Programs
avatar for Jaime Brinkman

Jaime Brinkman

Instructional Development Coordinator
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Community Room, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

1st Grade Science
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
During this session, first grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to design, deliver, and assess science content.

Speakers
avatar for Meryl Butler

Meryl Butler

Science Coach, Elementary Teaching & Learning
I am the Division K-5 Science Instructional Coach for Henrico Schools, and I am an adjunct professor at Randolph Macon College. I am a certified EMT, and I ride on a volunteer basis right now because I have two dino tots (4yo and 3yo).

I'm originally from Jamestown, New York (home... Read More →
avatar for Karen Hues

Karen Hues

Elementary Science Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Room 1203, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

1:00pm EDT

2nd Grade Mathematics Part 2
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
During this session, second grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to design, deliver, and asses Math content to their students.
Speakers
MJ

Melissa J. Fleck

Division Math Coordinator, HCPS -- Elementary Teaching & Learning
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Room 1212, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

1:00pm EDT

4th Grade Instructing Multilingual Learners
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
During this session, fourth grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to use instructional strategies that make content clearer and more accessible for all students, especially multilingual learners.
Speakers
avatar for Christine Rockwell Molnar

Christine Rockwell Molnar

ESL Coach, Teaching & Learning
ER

Eniko Rumrill

ESL Coaches, Teaching & Learning
avatar for Elena Dimitri

Elena Dimitri

ESL Coach, Teaching & Learning

avatar for Kelly Potts

Kelly Potts

ESL Coach, Teaching & Learning

Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Room 1205, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

1:00pm EDT

5th Grade Social Studies
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
During this session, fifth grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to design, deliver, and assess Social Studies content to their students.
Speakers
avatar for Alissa Straus

Alissa Straus

Elementary Social Studies Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools


Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Room 1204, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

1:00pm EDT

Kindergarten Supporting Gifted and Advanced Learners
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
During this session, educators will learn how to recognize and serve high-potential K–5 students, navigate HCPS advanced academic resources, and collaborate with your Gifted Resource Teacher (GRT) to support advanced learners.  
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Koprowski

Lisa Koprowski

Gifted Learning Coach, Teaching & Learning -- Elementary
avatar for Kate Wershbale

Kate Wershbale

Gifted Learning Coach, Teaching & Learning -- Elementary
avatar for Shannon Wakefield

Shannon Wakefield

Divisional Gifted Coordinator, Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Room 1211, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

Early Childhood Special Education: Increasing Communication Skills
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
In this session, ECSE teachers will learn about integrating low and high tech AAC, the language modeling components of CLASS observations. 
Speakers
KD

Kelly DuBose

Early Childhood Special Education Specialist
DM

Danielle McManus

ECSE Lead Teacher, Department of Exceptional Education
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Room 2101, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

3rd Grade Mathematics
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
During this session, third grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to design, deliver, and assess Math content to their students.
Speakers
avatar for Sallie Havey

Sallie Havey

Division Math Coordinator, HCPS -- Elementary Teaching & Learning
Division Math Coordinator (Elementary)
KP

Kelly Parker

Elementary Math Specialist, Elementary Teaching and Learning
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Room 1208, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

1:00pm EDT

Independent Work Time: LIEP Teachers
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Year 1 LIEP Teachers will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules and Schoology modules for New Teacher Academy.
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

1:00pm EDT

Independent Work Time: Elementary Exceptional Education Teachers
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Elementary Exceptional Education Teachers will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules and Schoology modules for New Teacher Academy.
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

1:00pm EDT

Independent Work Time: Elementary Integrated Services Exceptional Education Teachers
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Elementary Integrated Services Exceptional Education Teachers will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules and Schoology modules for New Teacher Academy.
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

1:00pm EDT

Independent Work Time: Related Service Providers
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
New Related Service Providers will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules for New Teacher Academy.
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

1:00pm EDT

Independent Work Time: CTE (Business, Marketing, Technology Education, Trade, Industrial, Health and Medical, Family and Consumer Sciences, and JROTC) Middle and High School Teachers
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
All new middle and high school CTE (Business, Marketing, Technology Education, Trade, Industrial, Health and Medical, Family and Consumer Sciences, and JROTC) Teachers will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules and Schoology modules for New Teacher Academy.
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

1:00pm EDT

Independent Work Time: Health and PE Teachers: Secondary
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
All Secondary Health and PE Teachers will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules and Schoology modules for New Teacher Academy.
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

1:00pm EDT

Independent Work Time: Speech and Language Pathologists
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
New Speech and Language Pathologists will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules and Schoology modules for New Teacher Academy.
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

2:00pm EDT

1st Grade Social Studies
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
During this session, first grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to design, deliver, and asses Social Studies content to their students.
Speakers
avatar for Alissa Straus

Alissa Straus

Elementary Social Studies Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools


Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Room 1203, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

2:00pm EDT

2nd Grade Science
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
During this session, second grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to design, deliver, and assess science content.

Speakers
avatar for Meryl Butler

Meryl Butler

Science Coach, Elementary Teaching & Learning
I am the Division K-5 Science Instructional Coach for Henrico Schools, and I am an adjunct professor at Randolph Macon College. I am a certified EMT, and I ride on a volunteer basis right now because I have two dino tots (4yo and 3yo).

I'm originally from Jamestown, New York (home... Read More →
avatar for Karen Hues

Karen Hues

Elementary Science Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Room 1212, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

2:00pm EDT

5th Grade Supporting Gifted and Advanced Learners
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
During this session, educators will learn how to recognize and serve high-potential K–5 students, navigate HCPS advanced academic resources, and collaborate with your Gifted Resource Teacher (GRT) to support advanced learners.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Koprowski

Lisa Koprowski

Gifted Learning Coach, Teaching & Learning -- Elementary
avatar for Kate Wershbale

Kate Wershbale

Gifted Learning Coach, Teaching & Learning -- Elementary
avatar for Shannon Wakefield

Shannon Wakefield

Divisional Gifted Coordinator, Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Room 1204, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

2:00pm EDT

Kindergarten and Early Learning PreSchool Instructing Multilingual Learners
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
During this session, Kindergarten and Early Learning PreSchool educators and board substitutes will learn more about designing, delivering, and assessing math content to and for students.
Speakers
avatar for Christine Rockwell Molnar

Christine Rockwell Molnar

ESL Coach, Teaching & Learning
ER

Eniko Rumrill

ESL Coaches, Teaching & Learning
avatar for Elena Dimitri

Elena Dimitri

ESL Coach, Teaching & Learning

avatar for Kelly Potts

Kelly Potts

ESL Coach, Teaching & Learning

Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Room 1211, Tucker High School

2:00pm EDT

4th Grade Mathematics
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
During this session, fourth grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to design, deliver, and assess Math content to their students.
Speakers
avatar for Carol M. Crabtree

Carol M. Crabtree

Division Math Coordinator, HCPS -- Elementary Teaching & Learning
KP

Kelly Parker

Elementary Math Specialist, Elementary Teaching and Learning
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room 1205, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

3:00pm EDT

Early Childhood Special Education: CLASS (Instructional Look Fors)
Thursday August 13, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
In this session, ECSE teachers will learn about practical methods of classroom data collection as well as discuss other special education related questions.
Speakers
KD

Kelly DuBose

Early Childhood Special Education Specialist
DM

Danielle McManus

ECSE Lead Teacher, Department of Exceptional Education
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room 2101, Tucker High School

3:00pm EDT

1st Grade Supporting Gifted and Advanced Learners
Thursday August 13, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
During this session, educators will learn how to recognize and serve high-potential K–5 students, navigate HCPS advanced academic resources, and collaborate with your Gifted Resource Teacher (GRT) to support advanced learners.  
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Koprowski

Lisa Koprowski

Gifted Learning Coach, Teaching & Learning -- Elementary
avatar for Kate Wershbale

Kate Wershbale

Gifted Learning Coach, Teaching & Learning -- Elementary
avatar for Shannon Wakefield

Shannon Wakefield

Divisional Gifted Coordinator, Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room 1203, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

3:00pm EDT

2nd Grade Social Studies
Thursday August 13, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
During this session, second grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to design, deliver, and asses Social Studies content to their students.
Speakers
avatar for Alissa Straus

Alissa Straus

Elementary Social Studies Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools


Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room 1212, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

3:00pm EDT

3rd Grade Science
Thursday August 13, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
During this session, third grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to design, deliver, and assess science contentt.

Speakers
avatar for Meryl Butler

Meryl Butler

Science Coach, Elementary Teaching & Learning
I am the Division K-5 Science Instructional Coach for Henrico Schools, and I am an adjunct professor at Randolph Macon College. I am a certified EMT, and I ride on a volunteer basis right now because I have two dino tots (4yo and 3yo).

I'm originally from Jamestown, New York (home... Read More →
avatar for Karen Hues

Karen Hues

Elementary Science Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room 1208, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

3:00pm EDT

5th Grade Instructing Multilingual Learners
Thursday August 13, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
During this session, fifth grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to use instructional strategies that make content clearer and more accessible for all students, especially multilingual learners.
Speakers
avatar for Christine Rockwell Molnar

Christine Rockwell Molnar

ESL Coach, Teaching & Learning
ER

Eniko Rumrill

ESL Coaches, Teaching & Learning
avatar for Elena Dimitri

Elena Dimitri

ESL Coach, Teaching & Learning

avatar for Kelly Potts

Kelly Potts

ESL Coach, Teaching & Learning

Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room 1204, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

3:00pm EDT

Kindergarten Mathematics Part 2
Thursday August 13, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
During this session Kindergarten educators and board substitutes will learn how to design, deliver, and assess math content for students.
Speakers
avatar for Dee Bowles

Dee Bowles

Division Math Coordinator, HCPS -- Elementary Teaching & Learning
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room 1211, Tucker High School

3:00pm EDT

Independent Work Time: Early Learning Preschool
Thursday August 13, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
New Early Learning Preschool educators will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules for New Teacher Academy.
Thursday August 13, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School
 


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