Ex Officio

Debbie Hughes

Coordinator, Virginia Beach Education Foundation

Debbie Griffey Hughes

I'm a better person when I work for a cause. It inspires me to know that students benefit from the projects and activities that teachers are designing and we are funding. I want more people to reap the rewards of helping our students achieve success in whatever they do.

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Admon Alexander

Director of Family and Community Engagement, VBCPS

Admon Alexander

As the Director of Family and Community Engagement for VBCPS, joining the Virginia Beach Education Foundation is an exciting way to support the innovative initiatives that VBEF provides for students and teachers. Many of these initiatives focus on authentic learning opportunities that can provide teachers resources and assist students to reach their full potential.

Grant Baker

Grant Baker

Tara Campbell

Teacher, VBCPS

Tara Campbell

I am excited to have a seat on the Virginia Beach Education Foundation board to continue spreading knowledge about the value that PTA/PTSA organizations can bring to our local schools.

Paula Johnson

Principal, Landstown High School

Paula Johnson

Having served as an educator for over 32 years with VBCPS, it is an honor to work with VB Education Foundation to assist in supporting innovative learning for the whole child. The children are our future, and we must prepare them to be future-ready.

Mark Makovec

Principal, Landstown Middle School

Mark Makovec

As chair of the VBCPS Middle School League and liaison with VBEF, I see how I can better connect our schools’ educators to opportunities with the Education Foundation.

Kimberly Melnyk

VBCPS School Board Chairperson

Kimberly Melnyk

Dr. Donald E. Robertson, Jr

Superintendent, VBCPS

Dr. Donald E. Robertson, Jr

The VBEF is an extraordinary and necessary organization focused solely on providing support to educators in VBCPS so they can create engaging and authentic learning experiences.

Dr. TaShenna Wiggins

Principal, Lynnhaven Elementary School

Dr. TaShenna Wiggins

I would like to support students and staff to ensure their needs are met including academic, social, and emotional, and to continue creating future ready learners.

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