For the 16th time, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students.
Department of Teaching and Learning
Dr. Danielle Colucci, Chief Academic Officer
Robert Jamison, Executive Director of Student Support Services
Dr. Lorena Kelly, Executive Director of Elementary Teaching and Learning
Dr. Roni Myers-Daub, Executive Director of Programs for Exceptional Children
Thomas Quinn, Executive Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning
Laura Silverman, Director of Title 1
Adrian Day, Director of Student Services
Dr. Crystal L. Lewis-Wilkerson, Director of K-12 and Gifted Programs
Dr. Sharon Shewbridge, Director of Instructional Technology
Dr. Sara Lockett, Director of Technical and Career Education
Tania Sotomayor, Director of Compliance and Special Education
The Department of Teaching and Learning will provide a comprehensive continuum of rigorous, authentic curricula and assessments while supporting differentiated instruction focused on equity and excellence for 21st century learners. Through sound instructional leadership, every teacher utilizes high quality curriculum, that prepares all students to be productive citizens in the 21st century.