VSBA: School Board News

VSBA School Board News Podcast, Episode 67 – A Discussion on JLARC's 2023 Study on Virginia K-12 Funding 11.10.2024 27:41 ↓

In this episode, VSBA Executive Director Gina Patterson is joined by Rodney Jordan, VSBA Task Force on Students and Schools in Challenging Environments Co-Chair and Douglas Brown, VSBA At-Large Member and Task Force Member for Students and Schools in Challenging Environments. During the episode, Gina and guests discuss JLARC's 2023 study on Virginia's K-12 Funding Formula and how school divisions...

VSBA School Board News Podcast, Episode 66 – Interview with 2024 Virginia Superintendent of the Year 24.09.2024 22:36 ↓

Listen to Episode 66 of the Virginia School Board News Podcast. In this episode, VSBA Executive Director Gina Patterson is joined by Doug Straley, Virginia's 2024 Superintendent of the Year. Gina and Doug talk more about Doug's administrative journey in education and how he has made his own impact in Louisa County Public Schools.

VSBA School Board News Podcast, Episode 65 – Interview with 2025 Virginia Teacher of the Year 26.08.2024 18:40 ↓

Listen to Episode 65 of the Virginia School Board News Podcast. In this episode, VSBA Executive Director Gina Patterson is joined by Avanti Yamamoto, Virginia's 2025 Teacher of the Year. Gina and Avanti talk more about Avanti's journey to becoming a teacher and her innovative teaching methods, and the challenges she's faced as a mathematics teacher.

VSBA School Board News Podcast, Episode 64 – Amherst Express Mobile Lab 17.07.2024 10:35 ↓

Listen to Episode 64 of the Virginia School Board News Podcast. In this episode, VSBA Executive Director Gina Patterson is joined by Craig Maddox, Supervisor of Career and Technical Education, ITRTs, and Library/Media for Amherst County Public Schools. Gina and Craig discuss Amherst's exciting initiative, the "Amherst Express Mobile Lab for Exploring Career Pathways."

VSBA School Board News Podcast, Episode 61 – Media Relations for School Boards 16.05.2024 17:42 ↓

Listen to Episode 61 of the Virginia School Board News Podcast. In this episode, VSBA Executive Director Gina Patterson is joined by Barbara Hunter, Executive Director at the National School Public Relations Association. Gina and Barbara discuss tips to help school board members effectively communicate with the media.

VSBA School Board News Podcast, Episode 60 - Let's Talk Curriculum with Hampton City Schools 10.04.2024 18:08 ↓

Listen to Episode 60 of the Virginia School Board News Podcast. In this episode, VSBA Executive Director Gina Patterson is joined by Hampton City Public Schools Chief of Staff and Deputy Superintendent, Dr. John Caggiano, and their Chief Academic Officer, Dr. James Harris. Gina and guests discuss the rewriting of Hampton City Schools' curriculum and how their new approach on education has impacted...

VSBA: School Board News Podcast, Episode 46 - School Board Appreciation Month 14.02.2023 26:07 ↓

VSBA Executive Director Gina Patterson interviews Kathleen Beane, Michael Lake, and Amy McClure. They discuss School Board Appreciation Month and their experiences as school board members.

VSBA: School Board News Podcast, Episode 45 - A Conversation with the 2023 VSBA President, David Woodard 14.12.2022 7:50 ↓

VSBA Executive Director Gina Patterson interviews 2023 VSBA President David Woordard. They discuss his start in serving on the school board in Tazewell County, the VSBA mission, and his hopes for the future as VSBA president.