
Join aspiring educators from across Virginia for an inspiring, high-energy weekend at the Richmond Marriott Short Pump in Glen Allen, VA, April 11–12, 2026! Whether you’re just beginning your journey into teaching or preparing to step into your first classroom, this conference is your chance to learn, connect, and grow.
Dive into dynamic general sessions, engaging breakout workshops, and hands-on experiences designed especially for future educators. You’ll gain practical classroom skills, connect with education leaders, explore today’s most relevant topics in teaching, and build lasting relationships with peers who share your passion for making a difference.
Get inspired. Strengthen your skills. Take the next step toward your future in education.
Let’s learn, lead, and shape the future—together
Registration coming soon!
You’re on the way to success in education, one of the most important professions out there. You’ll have questions, you’ll need support, and you’ll be looking for resources. Student Virginia Education Association Aspiring Educators can fill in those gaps for you, and much more:
Connect with SVEA Aspiring Educators today and start getting the support and opportunities you need immediately!
COST
Annual dues are $30, plus your local chapter dues. Why so low? Because VEA-NEA members supplement the cost of the program to help you along your path to teaching.
President: Nyia McCall, Virginia State University
Vice-President: Lana Coffey, Virginia State University
Secretary: Isabella Quiñones, Old Dominion University
Diversity Rep: Bryanna Lightfoot, Virginia State University
Underclassman at Large: Karyn Spann-Hicks, Virginia State University
Region Reps:
Eastern: Carlisah Benbow, Old Dominion University
Southwest: Cheyenne Bowey, UVa-Wise
Valley: Rielly Narkiewicz, James Madison University
Central: Amber Williams, Virginia State University
According to a poll conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University, 66% of Virginians say public schools do not have enough funding to meet their needs.
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