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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.  
Venue: Room 1211, Tucker High School clear filter
Wednesday, August 12
 

9:00am EDT

Kindergarten Benchmark Training
FILLING
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
In this session, Kindergarten educators will learn to navigate and use the Kindergarten Benchmark resources and materials.

Speakers
avatar for Katy Melgard

Katy Melgard

Division Reading Coordinator, Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Christina Saunders

Christina Saunders

Education Specialist - Elementary ELA, Henrico County Public Schools
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Room 1211, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

School Counselor Session: Secondary
LIMITED
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
During this session, school counselors will learn HCPS-specific content for maintaining a strong, student-centered school counseling program at the middle and high school levels.
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room 1211, Tucker High School
 
Thursday, August 13
 

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

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

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

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

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

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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