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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11:50am 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

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

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

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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