Ex Officio
Bridget Mariano
Coordinator, Virginia Beach Education Foundation
Bridget Mariano
Throughout my 20+ years in education, I’ve seen the transformative power of connection, purpose, and challenge. I accepted the position of VBEF Coordinator to help build a community that empowers students and educators, fosters authentic learning experiences, and leaves a lasting, positive impact—ensuring all who engage with us are better for it.
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.
Kathleen J. Brown
VBCPS School Board Chairperson
Kathleen J. Brown
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.
Quick Links
Contact Info
- (757) 263-1069
- 641 Carriage Hill Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
- vbedfound@gmail.com
- TAX ID: 54-1637620
- 501(c)(3) Organization, EIN 54-1637620
