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Save the Date!
17th Annual VAFEPA Institute
October 15-17, 2012
The Hotel Roanoke &
Conference Center
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VAFEPA Board
Meetings for 2012
All meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of the month unless noted. Meetings are
held at 10:00 AM at the Fulghum Center, 4003 Cogbill Road, Richmond, VA, 23234.
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If you cannot make the drive to Richmond, Spiderphone directions are: For quick access go to:
https://www.spiderphone.com/46586211
(This link will help connect both your browser and telephone to the call)
OR, dial 1 (888) 550-5602 or +1 212-812-2800 and enter 4658 6211.
13 VAFEPA Retirees Recognized During the Sixteenth Annual Virginia Association of Federal Education Program Administrators (VAFEPA) 13 retirees were recognized. The educational contributions of a former colleague – Jack Davis, Title I, Program Coordinator for Buchanan County commenced the celebration. In memory of the late Jack Davis, former Title I Coordinator for Buchanan County, the following words of Margaret Mead were offered.
“Man’s most human
characteristics is not his ability to learn, which he shares
with many other species, but his ability to teach and store what
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State Leadership Award Recipients pictured with VAFEPA Leaders from left to right: Dorothy Tate, Gail S. Jones, Diane C. Watkins, Marymargaret Cardwell, and Ernestine Scott. Not pictured: Diane D. Washenberger.
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VAFEPA Members Visit Capitol Hill
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| “Visiting Capitol Hill” pictured left to right Linda Rector, Kelly Tobe, Gale Lee, Ernestine Scott, and Dorothy Tate. |
During the annual NAFEPA conference in Washington, D. C.
Virginia members visited representatives on Capitol Hill. The purpose of the
visits was to discuss federal programs in our districts and the implementation
of ESEA as well as to share success stories. This year we also expressed support
for Virginia’s waiver submitted to the federal government.
We missed seeing the Cherry blossoms, as they had already
bloomed, but we did see several members of Congress or their staffers. Our
visits included the offices of Representative Rob Whittman, Senator Jim Webb,
Representative Randy Forbes, Senator Mark Warner, Representative Frank Wolf,
Representative Scott Rigell, and Representative Eric Cantor. We were warmly
welcomed and happy to share the good things that are happening in federal
programs.
This endeavor would not have happened without the hard work
of some special folks. VAFEPA members extend many thanks to Chris Kelly,
Legislative and Archives Chairman, for arranging our visits to Capitol Hill. We
appreciate the numerous contacts made to our representatives as well as keeping
us informed with schedules, transportation, and dinner on The Hill. Also, many
thanks are extended to Pearson’s for sponsoring transportation for Virginia
colleagues to Capitol Hill and Cornerstone Government Affairs for hosting our
members during the Hill visits. It was a successful and rewarding day for all
involved!
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NAFEPA 2012 State Leadership Awards from
Virginia
The purpose of the State Leadership Award is to recognize members of NAFEPA who have assumed significant roles in the support and promotion of activities and goals of VAFEPA. Four very deserving members received this award during the NAFEPA Conference in Washington, D. C., March 25-28, 2012.
Gail S. Jones
Henrico
Gail Jones is the Federal Programs Administrative Coordinator in Henrico County Public Schools, and serves on the VAFEPA Board of Directors. Gail provides leadership and professional development in improving instruction and learning for all students to ensure every child receives a high quality education for a successful future.
Diane C. Watkins
Chesapeake Public Schools
Diane Watkins, Program Administrator for Federal Programs in Chesapeake, VA, has served as the secretary of VAFEPA for the past three years. During that time two Chesapeake Title I schools have been recognized as state Title I Distinguished Schools and one has received the National Title I Distinguished School Award.
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Marymargaret Cardwell
Amherst County Public Schools
Marymargaret Cardwell served on the NAFEPA board for two years. Marymargaret is an active member of VAFEPA having served as secretary, president elect, and president. She currently serves on the VAFEPA Board of Directors and is employed by Amherst Public Schools as Supervisor of Federal Programs, a position she has held for twenty years.
Diane D. Washenberger
Salem City Public Schools
Diane serves as a VAFEPA Board regional representative. She has supervised Title I for 12 years. During that time the two Title I schools in Salem became schoolwide programs and have been recognized as Title I Distinguished Schools for seven years. Salem City Schools has been recognized as a Title I Distinguished School Division for four years.
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