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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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Tuesday, August 11
 

8:00am EDT

Opening Ceremony of New Teacher Academy
Tuesday August 11, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EDT
During this session, new instructional staff hires will be welcomed to HCPS and HCPS Communications will showcase highlights of what makes HCPS special. Dr. Cashwell, the superintendent, will give special greetings.
Speakers
AC

Amy Cashwell

Superintendent, Henrico County Public Schools
MM

Mr. Madison Irving

Chair, HCPS School Board
Sponsors
Tuesday August 11, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EDT
Auditorium, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294
  New School Librarians, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services, Gifted, Performing Arts, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade |   Early Childhood Special Education, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services, Gifted, Performing Arts, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade |   Early Learning Preschool, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services, Gifted, Performing Arts, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade |   Elementary, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services, Gifted, Performing Arts, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade |   K-8 Gifted, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services, Gifted, Performing Arts, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade |   New School Counselors, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services, Gifted, Performing Arts, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade |   New School Social Workers, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services, Gifted, Performing Arts, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade |   Secondary, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services, Gifted, Performing Arts, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade |   Speech and Language, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services, Gifted, Performing Arts, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade |   Related Service Providers, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services, Gifted, Performing Arts, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade

9:00am EDT

Learner-Centered: CHAMPS: Year 1 Experience Teachers & CTE Teachers
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
During this session, Year 1 secondary educators will engage in practical strategies for creating a learner-centered classroom community using the classroom behavior management approach of CHAMPS.
Speakers
avatar for Drew Baker

Drew Baker

Education Specialist, Henrico County
PLL Specialist
Sponsors
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Student Commons, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

9:00am EDT

Learner-Centered Community Rotation: Grades 6-12: Year 2+ Experience Teachers, ExEd Teachers, LIEP Teachers, Librarians, & School Counselors
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
During this session, experienced secondary educators will participants in three rotations that include a review of the classroom behavior management approach of CHAMPS (2207-2208), SEL-integration (2109-2110), and culturally responsive education (1208-1209).
Speakers
avatar for Jasmine Bates

Jasmine Bates

Education Specialist, Division of Empowerment, Development, & Opportunity
Jasmine Bates is an Educational Specialist in the Division of Empowerment, Development, and Opportunity and is also a proud graduate of Henrico County Public Schools. With more than 20 years of experience in education, she has served in a variety of roles, including English Teacher... Read More →
avatar for JaNee Boston

JaNee Boston

MTSS Coordinator, Central Office- MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports)
MTSS Coordinator- Tier 1
avatar for Taren Meekins

Taren Meekins

Coordinator, Professional Learning and Leadership, HCPS Professional Learning and Leadership

Sponsors
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Rooms 1208-1209, Rooms 2109-2110, and Room 2207-2208

11:50am EDT

Lunch (provided)
Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:50am - 12:55pm EDT
Lunch will be provided for all participants during this time.
Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:50am - 12:55pm EDT
Student Commons, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294
  Elementary, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services |   Secondary, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services |   New School Social Workers, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services |   K-8 Gifted, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services |   Early Learning Preschool, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services |   Early Childhood Special Education, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services |   New School Counselors, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services |   New School Librarians, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services |   Related Service Providers, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services |   Speech and Language, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services

1:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: AI in Education: Smart Tools, Smart Choices
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Understand responsible Generative AI use within HCPS. We'll cover district ethical guidelines, the 'When Can I Use AI?' student framework, and models for responsible integration. Learn practical AI strategies to boost efficiency and instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Julexus Cappell Hyman

Julexus Cappell Hyman

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools
Former English Language Arts teacher, currently the Innovative Learning Coach at Elko Middle School. I am passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences for students, and dedicated to supporting teachers bring innovate practices into their instruction!
NL

Nick Lapres

Innovative Learning Coach, Fairfield Middle School
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Room 2109, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: AI in Education: Smart Tools, Smart Choices
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Understand responsible Generative AI use within HCPS. We'll cover district ethical guidelines, the 'When Can I Use AI?' student framework, and models for responsible integration. Learn practical AI strategies to boost efficiency and instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Eric Hoefler

Eric Hoefler

Innovative Learning Coach, HCPS Instructional Technology
avatar for John Mills

John Mills

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Room 2110, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Beyond Basics: Elevating Engagement in Schoology
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Do you have experience with Schoology? Learn how to level up your content by personalizing your course, embedding media, and using release conditions for enrichment and remediation. We’ll also explore advanced features of the Google Assignments LTI, including using Originality Reports as part of your feedback loop.
Speakers
avatar for Patty Hassan

Patty Hassan

Innovative Learning Coach @ Brookland Middle School, Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Becky Lambert

Becky Lambert

Innovative Learning Coach, HCPS
Becky is the Innovative Learning Coach and a former Spanish teacher at Deep Run H.S.
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Room 2107, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Communicate with Families Like A Pro
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Strengthen your home-to-school connection with tools like Schoology, Google tools, and more. You’ll leave with templates and strategies for newsletters, updates, and parent outreach—plus ways to work smarter with AI.
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Ciokan

Jessica Ciokan

Innovative Learning Coach, Freeman High School (Henrico County)
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Danielle Sommers

Danielle Sommers

Innovative Learning Coach, Hungary Creek Middle School

Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Room 2112, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Feedback that Fuels Growth: Digital Assessment Tools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Effective feedback drives student growth and reflection. In this session, you'll explore how to give and guide feedback using digital tools to support both teacher and student feedback loops. Learn how to design opportunities for student self-assessment and reflection.
Speakers
avatar for Eric Hoefler

Eric Hoefler

Innovative Learning Coach, HCPS Instructional Technology
avatar for Charlotte Mason

Charlotte Mason

Innovative Learning Coach, Holman Middle School
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Room 2111, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Get Connected: Google & Clever for a Smooth Start
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Start strong with the tools you’ll use every day. In this session, you’ll learn how to access digital resources through Clever, the district’s single sign-on system, and build confidence using Google Drive, Docs, and Slides. You'll leave with practical strategies for organizing your files, sharing with students, and supporting learners in navigating their digital tools from the start.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Lund

Andrea Lund

Innovative Learning Coach, HCPS Innovative Learning
Innovative Learning Coach at Tucker High School in Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Shannon Szakal

Shannon Szakal

Innovative Learning Coach, Moody Middle School
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Room 2106, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Making Learning Visible: The ABCDs of Critical Thinking
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Critical thinking becomes visible when students engage in meaningful intellectual work. In this session, educators will design and learn to deliver student-centered strategies that guide higher-level thinking and complex problem-solving through the ABCDs: Analysis, Brainstorming, Connections, and Discourse. Using evidence-based practices like Socratic Seminars and Thinking Routines, you will create intentional opportunities for communication and collaboration. This session focuses on how teachers can assess learning by making the thinking process visible and facilitating student reflection, ensuring deep learning in a world where AI can generate products instantly.

Slides
Speakers
avatar for Jess Geraci

Jess Geraci

Innovative Learning Coach, Innovation
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Alex Travis

Alex Travis

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Room 2105, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: PowerTeacher & PTPro Gradebook
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
This session will share how to navigate the PowerTeacher and the PTPro Gradebook system to efficiently and effectively post student grades in a timely manner. We will cover the most common issues with teacher gradebooks. This session is geared toward Year 1 Teachers, board substitutes, and anyone else unfamiliar with PowerTeacher and PTPro Gradebook.
Speakers
avatar for Chad A Hall

Chad A Hall

SIS Manager, Student Information Systems (SIS)
LG

Libby Goldberg

Student Information System Specialist III, Student Information Systems
avatar for Heidi Jadlowski

Heidi Jadlowski

SIS Specialist III, HCPS Student Information Systems (SIS)
Sponsors
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
2003, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Schoology Foundations: Building Your Course
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Get ready to master Schoology! Learn how to organize folders, post assignments, communicate with students, and pull vetted resources from your Content Specialist Schoology Group. You’ll also preview where to access the Google Assignments LTI and how it can streamline grading and originality checks. 
Speakers
avatar for Jeremy Booher

Jeremy Booher

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico High School
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Room 2103, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Schoology Foundations: Building Your Course
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Get ready to master Schoology! Learn how to organize folders, post assignments, communicate with students, and pull vetted resources from your Content Specialist Schoology Group. You’ll also preview where to access the Google Assignments LTI and how it can streamline grading and originality checks. 
Speakers
AM

Amanda Marsh

Innovative Learning Coach, Tuckahoe Middle School
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Carrie Simmons

Carrie Simmons

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovative Learning Coach for Henrico County Public Schools; National Board-Certified Teacher, MS Library Science (Longwood University)
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Room 2102, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Tool Time: Digital Tools to Explore When You're Ready
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
There’s more to your digital toolbox than Schoology and Google! This session introduces you to priority products available to all teachers, including Canva, Adobe Express, WeVideo, Book Creator, Brisk, and Newsela Writing. You’ll get a high-level look at what each tool does, when it might be useful, and how it supports the Henrico Learner Profile. Leave with a digital resource guide you can reference anytime you're ready to go deeper.
Speakers
avatar for Allison Boyd

Allison Boyd

Innovative Learning Coach, Rolfe Middle School
As a former high school art and design teacher and STEAM coach, I am now helping teachers with innovative learning strategies as an Innovative Learning Coach for our middle schoolers. I also love finding quirky vacation spots, dinosaurs and cat videos so any of those topics are fair... Read More →
avatar for Melissa Glanden

Melissa Glanden

Innovative Learning Coach
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Room 2113, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Unlocking Your ActivPanel: Engaging Instruction at the Board
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Your ActivPanel isn’t stuck to the wall—and neither is your instruction! Learn how to navigate the panel interface, connect your laptop, and use built-in tools to model, annotate, and engage students in real time. We’ll also briefly explore how the rolling cart setup gives you the flexibility to position the panel in ways that best support your instructional flow.

Click here to access the activity cards you did during this session!
Speakers
avatar for Jeffrey Rew

Jeffrey Rew

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovative Learning Coach at Varina High School.
avatar for Amanda Coleman

Amanda Coleman

Innovative Learning Coach, Pocahontas Middle School
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Room 2114, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

Grades PreK-12: Missed Monday? Start Here To Get Digitally Ready
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Missed Monday’s session? Join us for a quick overview of the essential tools and people who will support your digital success this year. In this session, you’ll set up your HCPS laptop and learn how to access key systems like Clever, Schoology, and Google.
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Ciokan

Jessica Ciokan

Innovative Learning Coach, Freeman High School (Henrico County)
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Room 2004, Tucker High School

2:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: AI in Education: Smart Tools, Smart Choices
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Understand responsible Generative AI use within HCPS. We'll cover district ethical guidelines, the 'When Can I Use AI?' student framework, and models for responsible integration. Learn practical AI strategies to boost efficiency and instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Eric Hoefler

Eric Hoefler

Innovative Learning Coach, HCPS Instructional Technology
avatar for John Mills

John Mills

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Room 2110, Tucker High School

2:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: AI in Education: Smart Tools, Smart Choices
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Understand responsible Generative AI use within HCPS. We'll cover district ethical guidelines, the 'When Can I Use AI?' student framework, and models for responsible integration. Learn practical AI strategies to boost efficiency and instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Julexus Cappell Hyman

Julexus Cappell Hyman

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools
Former English Language Arts teacher, currently the Innovative Learning Coach at Elko Middle School. I am passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences for students, and dedicated to supporting teachers bring innovate practices into their instruction!
NL

Nick Lapres

Innovative Learning Coach, Fairfield Middle School
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Room 2109, Tucker High School

2:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Beyond Basics: Elevating Engagement in Schoology
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Do you have experience with Schoology? Learn how to level up your content by personalizing your course, embedding media, and using release conditions for enrichment and remediation. We’ll also explore advanced features of the Google Assignments LTI, including using Originality Reports as part of your feedback loop.
Speakers
avatar for Patty Hassan

Patty Hassan

Innovative Learning Coach @ Brookland Middle School, Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Becky Lambert

Becky Lambert

Innovative Learning Coach, HCPS
Becky is the Innovative Learning Coach and a former Spanish teacher at Deep Run H.S.
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Room 2107, Tucker High School

2:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Communicate with Families Like A Pro
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Strengthen your home-to-school connection with tools like Schoology, Google tools, and more. You’ll leave with templates and strategies for newsletters, updates, and parent outreach—plus ways to work smarter with AI.
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Ciokan

Jessica Ciokan

Innovative Learning Coach, Freeman High School (Henrico County)
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Danielle Sommers

Danielle Sommers

Innovative Learning Coach, Hungary Creek Middle School

Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Room 2112, Tucker High School

2:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Feedback that Fuels Growth: Digital Assessment Tools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Effective feedback drives student growth and reflection. In this session, you'll explore how to give and guide feedback using digital tools to support both teacher and student feedback loops. Learn how to design opportunities for student self-assessment and reflection.
Speakers
avatar for Eric Hoefler

Eric Hoefler

Innovative Learning Coach, HCPS Instructional Technology
avatar for Charlotte Mason

Charlotte Mason

Innovative Learning Coach, Holman Middle School
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Room 2111, Tucker High School

2:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Get Connected: Google & Clever for a Smooth Start
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Start strong with the tools you’ll use every day. In this session, you’ll learn how to access digital resources through Clever, the district’s single sign-on system, and build confidence using Google Drive, Docs, and Slides. You'll leave with practical strategies for organizing your files, sharing with students, and supporting learners in navigating their digital tools from the start.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Lund

Andrea Lund

Innovative Learning Coach, HCPS Innovative Learning
Innovative Learning Coach at Tucker High School in Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Shannon Szakal

Shannon Szakal

Innovative Learning Coach, Moody Middle School
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Room 2106, Tucker High School

2:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Making Learning Visible: The ABCDs of Critical Thinking
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Critical thinking becomes visible when students engage in meaningful intellectual work. In this session, educators will design and learn to deliver student-centered strategies that guide higher-level thinking and complex problem-solving through the ABCDs: Analysis, Brainstorming, Connections, and Discourse. Using evidence-based practices like Socratic Seminars and Thinking Routines, you will create intentional opportunities for communication and collaboration. This session focuses on how teachers can assess learning by making the thinking process visible and facilitating student reflection, ensuring deep learning in a world where AI can generate products instantly.

Slides
Speakers
avatar for Jess Geraci

Jess Geraci

Innovative Learning Coach, Innovation
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Alex Travis

Alex Travis

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Room 2105, Tucker High School

2:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: PowerTeacher & PTPro Gradebook
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
This session will share how to navigate the PowerTeacher and the PTPro Gradebook system to efficiently and effectively post student grades in a timely manner. We will cover the most common issues with teacher gradebooks. This session is geared toward Year 1 Teachers, board substitutes, and anyone else unfamiliar with PowerTeacher and PTPro Gradebook.
Speakers
avatar for Chad A Hall

Chad A Hall

SIS Manager, Student Information Systems (SIS)
LG

Libby Goldberg

Student Information System Specialist III, Student Information Systems
avatar for Heidi Jadlowski

Heidi Jadlowski

SIS Specialist III, HCPS Student Information Systems (SIS)
Sponsors
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
2003, Tucker High School

2:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Schoology Foundations: Building Your Course
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Get ready to master Schoology! Learn how to organize folders, post assignments, communicate with students, and pull vetted resources from your Content Specialist Schoology Group. You’ll also preview where to access the Google Assignments LTI and how it can streamline grading and originality checks. 
Speakers
AM

Amanda Marsh

Innovative Learning Coach, Tuckahoe Middle School
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Carrie Simmons

Carrie Simmons

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovative Learning Coach for Henrico County Public Schools; National Board-Certified Teacher, MS Library Science (Longwood University)
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Room 2102, Tucker High School

2:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Schoology Foundations: Building Your Course
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Get ready to master Schoology! Learn how to organize folders, post assignments, communicate with students, and pull vetted resources from your Content Specialist Schoology Group. You’ll also preview where to access the Google Assignments LTI and how it can streamline grading and originality checks. 
Speakers
avatar for Jeremy Booher

Jeremy Booher

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico High School
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Room 2103, Tucker High School

2:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Tool Time: Digital Tools to Explore When You're Ready
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
There’s more to your digital toolbox than Schoology and Google! This session introduces you to priority products available to all teachers, including Canva, Adobe Express, WeVideo, Book Creator, Brisk, and Newsela Writing. You’ll get a high-level look at what each tool does, when it might be useful, and how it supports the Henrico Learner Profile. Leave with a digital resource guide you can reference anytime you're ready to go deeper.
Speakers
avatar for Allison Boyd

Allison Boyd

Innovative Learning Coach, Rolfe Middle School
As a former high school art and design teacher and STEAM coach, I am now helping teachers with innovative learning strategies as an Innovative Learning Coach for our middle schoolers. I also love finding quirky vacation spots, dinosaurs and cat videos so any of those topics are fair... Read More →
avatar for Melissa Glanden

Melissa Glanden

Innovative Learning Coach
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Room 2113, Tucker High School

2:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Unlocking Your ActivPanel: Engaging Instruction at the Board
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Your ActivPanel isn’t stuck to the wall—and neither is your instruction! Learn how to navigate the panel interface, connect your laptop, and use built-in tools to model, annotate, and engage students in real time. We’ll also briefly explore how the rolling cart setup gives you the flexibility to position the panel in ways that best support your instructional flow.

Click here to access the activity cards you did during this session!
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Coleman

Amanda Coleman

Innovative Learning Coach, Pocahontas Middle School
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Jeffrey Rew

Jeffrey Rew

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovative Learning Coach at Varina High School.
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Room 2114, Tucker High School

3:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: AI in Education: Smart Tools, Smart Choices
Tuesday August 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Understand responsible Generative AI use within HCPS. We'll cover district ethical guidelines, the 'When Can I Use AI?' student framework, and models for responsible integration. Learn practical AI strategies to boost efficiency and instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Julexus Cappell Hyman

Julexus Cappell Hyman

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools
Former English Language Arts teacher, currently the Innovative Learning Coach at Elko Middle School. I am passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences for students, and dedicated to supporting teachers bring innovate practices into their instruction!
NL

Nick Lapres

Innovative Learning Coach, Fairfield Middle School
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room 2109, Tucker High School

3:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: AI in Education: Smart Tools, Smart Choices
Tuesday August 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Understand responsible Generative AI use within HCPS. We'll cover district ethical guidelines, the 'When Can I Use AI?' student framework, and models for responsible integration. Learn practical AI strategies to boost efficiency and instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Eric Hoefler

Eric Hoefler

Innovative Learning Coach, HCPS Instructional Technology
avatar for John Mills

John Mills

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room 2110, Tucker High School

3:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Beyond Basics: Elevating Engagement in Schoology
Tuesday August 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Do you have experience with Schoology? Learn how to level up your content by personalizing your course, embedding media, and using release conditions for enrichment and remediation. We’ll also explore advanced features of the Google Assignments LTI, including using Originality Reports as part of your feedback loop.
Speakers
avatar for Patty Hassan

Patty Hassan

Innovative Learning Coach @ Brookland Middle School, Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Becky Lambert

Becky Lambert

Innovative Learning Coach, HCPS
Becky is the Innovative Learning Coach and a former Spanish teacher at Deep Run H.S.
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room 2107, Tucker High School

3:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Communicate with Families Like A Pro
Tuesday August 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Strengthen your home-to-school connection with tools like Schoology, Google tools, and more. You’ll leave with templates and strategies for newsletters, updates, and parent outreach—plus ways to work smarter with AI.
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Ciokan

Jessica Ciokan

Innovative Learning Coach, Freeman High School (Henrico County)
avatar for Danielle Sommers

Danielle Sommers

Innovative Learning Coach, Hungary Creek Middle School

avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room 2112, Tucker High School

3:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Feedback that Fuels Growth: Digital Assessment Tools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Effective feedback drives student growth and reflection. In this session, you'll explore how to give and guide feedback using digital tools to support both teacher and student feedback loops. Learn how to design opportunities for student self-assessment and reflection.
Speakers
avatar for Eric Hoefler

Eric Hoefler

Innovative Learning Coach, HCPS Instructional Technology
avatar for Charlotte Mason

Charlotte Mason

Innovative Learning Coach, Holman Middle School
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room 2111, Tucker High School

3:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Get Connected: Google & Clever for a Smooth Start
Tuesday August 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Start strong with the tools you’ll use every day. In this session, you’ll learn how to access digital resources through Clever, the district’s single sign-on system, and build confidence using Google Drive, Docs, and Slides. You'll leave with practical strategies for organizing your files, sharing with students, and supporting learners in navigating their digital tools from the start.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Lund

Andrea Lund

Innovative Learning Coach, HCPS Innovative Learning
Innovative Learning Coach at Tucker High School in Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Shannon Szakal

Shannon Szakal

Innovative Learning Coach, Moody Middle School
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room 2106, Tucker High School

3:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Making Learning Visible: The ABCDs of Critical Thinking
Tuesday August 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Critical thinking becomes visible when students engage in meaningful intellectual work. In this session, educators will design and learn to deliver student-centered strategies that guide higher-level thinking and complex problem-solving through the ABCDs: Analysis, Brainstorming, Connections, and Discourse. Using evidence-based practices like Socratic Seminars and Thinking Routines, you will create intentional opportunities for communication and collaboration. This session focuses on how teachers can assess learning by making the thinking process visible and facilitating student reflection, ensuring deep learning in a world where AI can generate products instantly.

Slides
Speakers
avatar for Jess Geraci

Jess Geraci

Innovative Learning Coach, Innovation
avatar for Alex Travis

Alex Travis

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room 2105, Tucker High School

3:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: PowerTeacher & PTPro Gradebook
Tuesday August 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
This session will share how to navigate the PowerTeacher and the PTPro Gradebook system to efficiently and effectively post student grades in a timely manner. We will cover the most common issues with teacher gradebooks. This session is geared toward Year 1 Teachers, board substitutes, and anyone else unfamiliar with PowerTeacher and PTPro Gradebook.
Speakers
avatar for Chad A Hall

Chad A Hall

SIS Manager, Student Information Systems (SIS)
LG

Libby Goldberg

Student Information System Specialist III, Student Information Systems
avatar for Heidi Jadlowski

Heidi Jadlowski

SIS Specialist III, HCPS Student Information Systems (SIS)
Sponsors
Tuesday August 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
2003, Tucker High School

3:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Schoology Foundations: Building Your Course
Tuesday August 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Get ready to master Schoology! Learn how to organize folders, post assignments, communicate with students, and pull vetted resources from your Content Specialist Schoology Group. You’ll also preview where to access the Google Assignments LTI and how it can streamline grading and originality checks. 
Speakers
avatar for Jeremy Booher

Jeremy Booher

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico High School
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room 2103, Tucker High School

3:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Schoology Foundations: Building Your Course
Tuesday August 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Get ready to master Schoology! Learn how to organize folders, post assignments, communicate with students, and pull vetted resources from your Content Specialist Schoology Group. You’ll also preview where to access the Google Assignments LTI and how it can streamline grading and originality checks. 
Speakers
avatar for Carrie Simmons

Carrie Simmons

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovative Learning Coach for Henrico County Public Schools; National Board-Certified Teacher, MS Library Science (Longwood University)
AM

Amanda Marsh

Innovative Learning Coach, Tuckahoe Middle School
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room 2102, Tucker High School

3:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Tool Time: Digital Tools to Explore When You're Ready
Tuesday August 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
There’s more to your digital toolbox than Schoology and Google! This session introduces you to priority products available to all teachers, including Canva, Adobe Express, WeVideo, Book Creator, Brisk, and Newsela Writing. You’ll get a high-level look at what each tool does, when it might be useful, and how it supports the Henrico Learner Profile. Leave with a digital resource guide you can reference anytime you're ready to go deeper.
Speakers
avatar for Allison Boyd

Allison Boyd

Innovative Learning Coach, Rolfe Middle School
As a former high school art and design teacher and STEAM coach, I am now helping teachers with innovative learning strategies as an Innovative Learning Coach for our middle schoolers. I also love finding quirky vacation spots, dinosaurs and cat videos so any of those topics are fair... Read More →
avatar for Melissa Glanden

Melissa Glanden

Innovative Learning Coach
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room 2113, Tucker High School

3:00pm EDT

Grades 6-12: Unlocking Your ActivPanel: Engaging Instruction at the Board
Tuesday August 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Your ActivPanel isn’t stuck to the wall—and neither is your instruction! Learn how to navigate the panel interface, connect your laptop, and use built-in tools to model, annotate, and engage students in real time. We’ll also briefly explore how the rolling cart setup gives you the flexibility to position the panel in ways that best support your instructional flow.

Click here to access the activity cards you did during this session!
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Coleman

Amanda Coleman

Innovative Learning Coach, Pocahontas Middle School
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Jeffrey Rew

Jeffrey Rew

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovative Learning Coach at Varina High School.
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room 2114, Tucker High School
 
Wednesday, August 12
 

8:00am EDT

Introduction to HCPS: Secondary & All LIEP Teachers
Wednesday August 12, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Welcome to the HCPS HR sessions!  
We look forward to the start of an amazing school year and are especially excited for you as you begin your new journey with us. We also look forward to working alongside you as we achieve great things for your students and the community together. Please remember that we are always happy to help and support you, and we are just a phone call away. Welcome to Henrico—always a great place to work and learn!

Speakers
AF

Amanda Fiel

Human Resources Specialist for Middle School Staffing, Department of Human Resources
avatar for Andrew Mey

Andrew Mey

Human Resources Specialist for High School Staffing, Department of Human Resources, Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
Wednesday August 12, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Auditorium, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

9:00am EDT

Learner-Centered: SEL: Year 1 Experience & CTE Teachers
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
During this session, year 1 secondary educators, year 1 arts teachers, CTE teachers, and board substitutes will learn practical strategies for integrating SEL into daily instruction to create a learner-centered environment.
Speakers
avatar for JaNee Boston

JaNee Boston

MTSS Coordinator, Central Office- MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports)
MTSS Coordinator- Tier 1
Sponsors
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Auditorium, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

9:00am EDT

Science Instruction for Middle & High School Educators: Year 2+ Experience
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
During this session, experienced Science educators will learn about how HCPS designs, delivers, and assesses Science content for middle and high school students.
Speakers
avatar for Sara Vogt

Sara Vogt

High School Science Instructional Coach, HCPS -- Secondary Teaching & Learning
avatar for Joanna Crabbe

Joanna Crabbe

Middle School Science Coach, Secondary Teaching and Learning
Middle School Science Coach
avatar for Rachael L. Toy

Rachael L. Toy

Education Specialist - Secondary Science, Secondary Teaching and Learning
Educational Specialist - Secondary Science
Sponsors
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Room 1110, Tucker High School

10:00am EDT

Learner-Centered: Culturally Responsive Education: Year 1 Experience & CTE Teachers
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
During this session, Year 1 secondary educators, Year arts teachers, all Career and Technical Education Teachers, and board substitutes will learn practical strategies for mindfully instructing through a culturally responsive lens.
Speakers
avatar for Jasmine Bates

Jasmine Bates

Education Specialist, Division of Empowerment, Development, & Opportunity
Jasmine Bates is an Educational Specialist in the Division of Empowerment, Development, and Opportunity and is also a proud graduate of Henrico County Public Schools. With more than 20 years of experience in education, she has served in a variety of roles, including English Teacher... Read More →
avatar for Kyle McCollum

Kyle McCollum

Education Specialist, Division of Empowerment, Development, & Opportunity
Sponsors
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Community Room, Tucker High School

11:00am EDT

Design and Deliver: Instructing Multilingual Learners: Year 1 Experience & CTE Teachers
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
During this session, Year 1 secondary educators, Year 1 arts teachers, secondary board substitutes, and career and technical educators 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
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Student Commons, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

11:00am EDT

Grades K-12: PowerTeacher & PTPro Gradebook LAB
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
This open lab session is designed for teachers who would like individualized, one-on-one support with PowerTeacher and PTPro Gradebook. Rather than formal training, participants can stop by to ask questions, receive guidance, and get hands-on assistance with navigating the system, entering grades, and managing gradebook tasks efficiently.
This session is ideal for Year 1 teachers, board substitutes, and anyone who is new to or would benefit from additional support using PowerTeacher and PTPro Gradebook. Come with your questions and work at your own pace while receiving personalized assistance.
Speakers
avatar for Heidi Jadlowski

Heidi Jadlowski

SIS Specialist III, HCPS Student Information Systems (SIS)
avatar for Chad A Hall

Chad A Hall

SIS Manager, Student Information Systems (SIS)
Sponsors
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
2003, Tucker High School

11:50am EDT

1:00pm EDT

Science Instruction for Middle & High School Educators: Year 1 Experience
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
During this session, Year 1 Science educators and board substitutes will learn about how to design, deliver, and assess Science content for middle and high school students.
Speakers
avatar for Sara Vogt

Sara Vogt

High School Science Instructional Coach, HCPS -- Secondary Teaching & Learning
avatar for Rachael L. Toy

Rachael L. Toy

Education Specialist - Secondary Science, Secondary Teaching and Learning
Educational Specialist - Secondary Science
avatar for Joanna Crabbe

Joanna Crabbe

Middle School Science Coach, Secondary Teaching and Learning
Middle School Science Coach
Sponsors
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room 1110, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

Independent Work Time: Secondary Science Teachers: Year 2+ Experience
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Year 2+ Experience Secondary Science Teachers will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules and Schoology modules for New Teacher Academy.
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School
 
Thursday, August 13
 

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

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

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

11:50am EDT

 


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