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HCPS New Teacher Academy 2026
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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.

Link to presentation.
Speakers
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: School Counselors
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
All new school counselors will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules.
Thursday August 13, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

8:00am EDT

Independent Work Time: Elementary School Librarians
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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 Librarian Summer Session
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
Rolfe Middle School 6901 Messer Rd Henrico. VA 23231

8:00am EDT

Independent Work Time: Secondary Exceptional Education Teachers
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
FILLING
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
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 Sarah Modrak

Sarah Modrak

LIEP/ESL Education Specialist, Teaching & Learning
ESL Specialist, Coordinator or Coach
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 Differentation
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
During this session, second grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to differentiate instruction to provide equitable learning experiences for all learners.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Jenna Conlee

Dr. Jenna Conlee

Gifted Specialist, Teaching & Learning, Gifted Programs
K-12 Gifted Specialist
avatar for Dr. Jessica Harris

Dr. Jessica Harris

Divisional Gifted Coordinator, Teaching & Learning, Gifted Programs
Secondary Gifted Coordinator
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
During this session Kindergarten educators and board substitutes will learn how to design, deliver, and assess math content for students.
Speakers
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
During this session, all secondary content teachers (English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Languages), all Visual Arts Teachers, all Performing Arts Teachers, and board substitutes 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
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 10:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
During this session, fifth grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to design, deliver, and assess Math content to their students.
Speakers
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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 Jaime Brinkman

Jaime Brinkman

Instructional Development Coordinator
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Rooms 1201, 1202, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

9:00am EDT

ExEd: Introduction to Exceptional Education: Elementary
FULL
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Limited Capacity full
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
KP

Kristin Pepper

Education Specialist, Department of Exceptional Education, Henrico County Public Schools
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
During this session, elementary integrated services teachers will learn about the Unique Learning platform and how assistive technology works in HCPS.
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Room 2102, Tucker High School

9:00am EDT

LIEP Instruction Grades K-12 Part 3
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
During this session, LIEP educators and board substitutes will will engage in part 2 of learning how to design, deliver, and assess ELD standards for their students.
Speakers
DC

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
AP

Allyn Pritchard

Divisional English as a Second Language Coordinator, Henrico County Public Schools
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
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.
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Room 2104, Tucker High School

9:00am EDT

Health & Physical Education Instruction: Secondary
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Room 2105, Tucker High School

9:00am EDT

Independent Work Time: Health & PE Teachers: Elementary
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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 Sarah Modrak

Sarah Modrak

LIEP/ESL Education Specialist, Teaching & Learning
ESL Specialist, Coordinator or Coach
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 Differentation
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
During this session, third grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to differentiate instruction to provide equitable learning experiences for all learners.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Jenna Conlee

Dr. Jenna Conlee

Gifted Specialist, Teaching & Learning, Gifted Programs
K-12 Gifted Specialist
avatar for Dr. Jessica Harris

Dr. Jessica Harris

Divisional Gifted Coordinator, Teaching & Learning, Gifted Programs
Secondary Gifted Coordinator
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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

1st Grade Mathematics
FILLING
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
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
FILLING
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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: Visual Arts
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
During this session, 2nd grade educators and board substitutes will learn about designing, delivering, and assessing mathematics.
Speakers
KP

Kelly Parker

Elementary Math Specialist, Elementary Teaching and 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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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 Sarah Modrak

Sarah Modrak

LIEP/ESL Education Specialist, Teaching & Learning
ESL Specialist, Coordinator or Coach
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 Differentation
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
During this session, fourth grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to differentiate instruction to provide equitable learning experiences for all learners.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Jenna Conlee

Dr. Jenna Conlee

Gifted Specialist, Teaching & Learning, Gifted Programs
K-12 Gifted Specialist
avatar for Dr. Jessica Harris

Dr. Jessica Harris

Divisional Gifted Coordinator, Teaching & Learning, Gifted Programs
Secondary Gifted Coordinator
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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

All New Librarian Summer Session
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
At this session, all new school librarians will receive professional learning pertinent for acclimating to the expectations, policies, practices, and procedures as it relates to HCPS Library Services.
Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Hardin

Rebecca Hardin

Education Specialist of Library Services, Henrico County Public Schools
Thursday August 13, 2026 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Tuckahoe Middle School 9000 Three Chopt Road Henrico, VA 23229

11:50am EDT

Lunch (on your own)
Thursday August 13, 2026 11:50am - 12:55pm EDT
Participants will get lunch on their own at this time.
Thursday August 13, 2026 11:50am - 12:55pm EDT
TBA

1:00pm EDT

1st Grade Science
FILLING
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
During this session, second grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to design, deliver, and asses Math content to their students.
Speakers
KP

Kelly Parker

Elementary Math Specialist, Elementary Teaching and 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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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 Sarah Modrak

Sarah Modrak

LIEP/ESL Education Specialist, Teaching & Learning
ESL Specialist, Coordinator or Coach
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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 Differentiation
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
During this session, Kindergarten educators and board substitutes will learn how to differentiate instruction to provide equitable learning experiences for all learners.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Jenna Conlee

Dr. Jenna Conlee

Gifted Specialist, Teaching & Learning, Gifted Programs
K-12 Gifted Specialist
avatar for Dr. Jessica Harris

Dr. Jessica Harris

Divisional Gifted Coordinator, Teaching & Learning, Gifted Programs
Secondary Gifted Coordinator
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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 2102, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

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

Jaime Brinkman

Instructional Development Coordinator
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Rooms 1201, 1202, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

1:00pm EDT

3rd Grade Mathematics
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
During this session, third grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to design, deliver, and assess Math content to their students.
Speakers
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: Elementary Exceptional Education Teachers
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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: LIEP Teachers
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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: Related Service Providers
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
FILLING
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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 Differentiation
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
During this session, fifth grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to differentiate instruction to provide equitable learning experiences for all learners.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Jenna Conlee

Dr. Jenna Conlee

Gifted Specialist, Teaching & Learning, Gifted Programs
K-12 Gifted Specialist
avatar for Dr. Jessica Harris

Dr. Jessica Harris

Divisional Gifted Coordinator, Teaching & Learning, Gifted Programs
Secondary Gifted Coordinator
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 Instructing Multilingual Learners
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
During this session, Kindergarten educators and board substitutes will learn more about designing, delivering, and assessing math content to and for students.
Speakers
KP

Kelly Parker

Elementary Math Specialist, Elementary Teaching and Learning
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Room 1211, Tucker High School

2:00pm EDT

4th Grade Mathematics
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
During this session, fourth grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to design, deliver, and assess Math content to their students.
Speakers
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: Organization
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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 2102, Tucker High School

3:00pm EDT

1st Grade Differentation
FILLING
Thursday August 13, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
During this session, first grade educators and board substitutes will learn how to differentiate instruction to provide equitable learning experiences for all learners.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Jenna Conlee

Dr. Jenna Conlee

Gifted Specialist, Teaching & Learning, Gifted Programs
K-12 Gifted Specialist
avatar for Dr. Jessica Harris

Dr. Jessica Harris

Divisional Gifted Coordinator, Teaching & Learning, Gifted Programs
Secondary Gifted Coordinator
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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 Sarah Modrak

Sarah Modrak

LIEP/ESL Education Specialist, Teaching & Learning
ESL Specialist, Coordinator or Coach
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
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
During this session Kindergarten educators and board substitutes will learn how to design, deliver, and assess math content for students.
Speakers
KP

Kelly Parker

Elementary Math Specialist, Elementary Teaching and Learning
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room 1211, Tucker High School
 


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