HCPS New Teacher Academy 2025: Full Schedule

Register for Henrico County Public Schools’ 2025 New Teacher Academy. All new teachers should report to their assigned school on Monday, August 4, 2025 and Friday, August 8, 2025. Sessions scheduled for Tuesday, August 5 - Thursday, August 7, 2025 will be held at Tucker High School. Specific schedules based on level, content, role, and experience will be found on this site. Directions for using the Sched website or mobile app can be found here.

11:15am EDT

Grades 6-12: Instructional Technology: ActivPanels Adventures

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT

Room 2114, Tucker High School

Dive into the world of ActivPanels, interactive classroom displays designed to enhance student engagement. This hands-on session in front of the ActivPanel is highly recommended for teachers who will have an ActivPanel in their classroom. Learn how to effectively use this powerful tool to create dynamic and interactive lessons, boosting student participation and learning outcomes.

Speakers

Becky Lambert

ILC, HCPS

Becky is the Innovative Learning Coach and a former Spanish teacher at Deep Run H.S.

Andrea Lund

Innovative Learning Coach, HCPS Innovative Learning

Innovative Learning Coach at Tucker High School in Henrico County Public Schools

Melissa Woltz

Innovative Learning Coach, Hermitage High School

Sponsors

Department of Innovation

Jon Gregori

Education Specialist, Innovative Learning, Department of Innovative Learning

Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT
Room 2114, Tucker High School

K-12, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Exceptional Education, New School Counselors, Integrated Services, Gifted, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Performing Arts | K-8 Gifted, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Exceptional Education, New School Counselors, Integrated Services, Gifted, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Performing Arts | Secondary, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Exceptional Education, New School Counselors, Integrated Services, Gifted, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Performing Arts | New School Counselors, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Exceptional Education, New School Counselors, Integrated Services, Gifted, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Performing Arts | New School Librarians, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Exceptional Education, New School Counselors, Integrated Services, Gifted, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Performing Arts

11:15am EDT

Grades 6-12: Instructional Technology: ActivPanels Adventures

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT

Room 2115, Tucker High School

Speakers

Becky Lambert

ILC, HCPS

Becky is the Innovative Learning Coach and a former Spanish teacher at Deep Run H.S.

Andrea Lund

Innovative Learning Coach, HCPS Innovative Learning

Innovative Learning Coach at Tucker High School in Henrico County Public Schools

Melissa Woltz

Innovative Learning Coach, Hermitage High School

Sponsors

Department of Innovation

Jon Gregori

Education Specialist, Innovative Learning, Department of Innovative Learning

Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT
Room 2115, Tucker High School

11:15am EDT

Grades 6-12: Instructional Technology: ActivPanels Adventures

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT

Room 2113, Tucker High School

Speakers

Becky Lambert

ILC, HCPS

Becky is the Innovative Learning Coach and a former Spanish teacher at Deep Run H.S.

Andrea Lund

Innovative Learning Coach, HCPS Innovative Learning

Innovative Learning Coach at Tucker High School in Henrico County Public Schools

Melissa Woltz

Innovative Learning Coach, Hermitage High School

Sponsors

Department of Innovation

Jon Gregori

Education Specialist, Innovative Learning, Department of Innovative Learning

Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT
Room 2113, Tucker High School

11:15am EDT

Grades 6-12: Instructional Technology: Adobe & Canva Creations

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT

Room 2103, Tucker High School

Unleash your creativity with Adobe Express and Canva Edu, two powerful tools for enhancing teacher efficiency and providing students with choice in demonstrating their learning. Explore how these platforms support creative teaching methods and offer generative AI features accessible to both teachers and students. This session is perfect for educators looking to incorporate alternative formats and innovative technologies into their teaching strategies.

Speakers

Kavetta Anderson

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools

Julexus Hyman

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools

Former English Language Arts teacher, currently the Innovative Learning Coach at Elko Middle School. I am passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences for students, and dedicated to supporting teachers bring innovate practices into their instruction!

Sponsors

Department of Innovation

Jon Gregori

Education Specialist, Innovative Learning, Department of Innovative Learning

Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT
Room 2103, Tucker High School

11:15am EDT

Grades 6-12: Instructional Technology: Generative AI Journey

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT

Room 2111, Tucker High School

Embark on a Generative AI Journey to explore the transformative potential of AI in education. Learn how to effectively use the division's recommended Gen AI tool, Copilot, to enhance your teaching strategies, automate tasks, and personalize learning experiences. This session is ideal for educators eager to integrate cutting-edge AI technology into their classrooms.

Speakers

Matt Cross

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools

Eric Hoefler

Instructional Technology Resource Teacher, HCPS Instructional Technology

Nick Lapres

Sponsors

Department of Innovation

Jon Gregori

Education Specialist, Innovative Learning, Department of Innovative Learning

Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT
Room 2111, Tucker High School

11:15am EDT

Grades 6-12: Instructional Technology: Generative AI Journey

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT

Room 2112, Tucker High School

Speakers

Matt Cross

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools

Eric Hoefler

Instructional Technology Resource Teacher, HCPS Instructional Technology

Nick Lapres

Sponsors

Department of Innovation

Jon Gregori

Education Specialist, Innovative Learning, Department of Innovative Learning

Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT
Room 2112, Tucker High School

11:15am EDT

Grades 6-12: Instructional Technology: Google Greatness

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT

Room 2110, Tucker High School

Discover the full potential of Google for Education by diving into the functionalities of Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and more to streamline your educational workflow. Learn how Google tools integrate seamlessly with Schoology and other digital tools to enhance collaboration, organization, and efficiency in your teaching.

Speakers

Alyson Carroll

Jeff Rew

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools

Carrie Simmons

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools

Innovative Learning Coach for Henrico County Public Schools; National Board-Certified Teacher, MS Library Science (Longwood University)

Sponsors

Department of Innovation

Jon Gregori

Education Specialist, Innovative Learning, Department of Innovative Learning

Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT
Room 2110, Tucker High School

11:15am EDT

Grades 6-12: Instructional Technology: Google Greatness

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT

Room 2109, Tucker High School

Speakers

Alyson Carroll

Jeff Rew

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools

Carrie Simmons

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools

Innovative Learning Coach for Henrico County Public Schools; National Board-Certified Teacher, MS Library Science (Longwood University)

Sponsors

Department of Innovation

Jon Gregori

Education Specialist, Innovative Learning, Department of Innovative Learning

Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT
Room 2109, Tucker High School

11:15am EDT

Grades 6-12: Instructional Technology: Google Slide Savvy

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT

Room 2108, Tucker High School

Enhance your teaching with Google Slides, a key component of the Aligned Curriculum and an excellent tool for building interactive digital activities. Discover tips and tricks for creating engaging presentations, interactive lessons, and collaborative projects that captivate and educate your students. Perfect for educators aiming to leverage Google Slides for maximum impact in their classrooms.

Click here to make a copy of the session presentation- https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1EsbLsUPognApwnLCmdOE7wzUXMTPljS8GxarklsBV-g/preview

Speakers

Amanda Coleman

Alex Travis

ILC, Henrico County Public Schools

Sponsors

Department of Innovation

Jon Gregori

Education Specialist, Innovative Learning, Department of Innovative Learning

Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT
Room 2108, Tucker High School

11:15am EDT

Grades 6-12: Instructional Technology: Nearpod Know-How

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT

Room 2102, Tucker High School

Unlock the power of Nearpod to gain real-time insights into student understanding through interactive lessons, videos, gamification, and activities. Learn how to create engaging and interactive content that keeps students involved and provides valuable feedback on their progress. Perfect for educators looking to enhance their teaching with dynamic and data-driven tools.

Speakers

Allison Boyd

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools

As a former high school art and design teacher and STEAM coach, I am now helping teachers with innovative learning strategies as an Innovative Learning Coach for our middle schoolers. I also love finding quirky vacation spots, dinosaurs and cat videos so any of those topics are fair... Read More →

Charlotte Mason

Innovative Learning Coach, Holman Middle School

Sponsors

Department of Innovation

Jon Gregori

Education Specialist, Innovative Learning, Department of Innovative Learning

Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT
Room 2102, Tucker High School

11:15am EDT

Grades 6-12: Instructional Technology: Schoology Secrets

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT

Room 2106, Tucker High School

Unlock the hidden potential of Schoology in this intermediate skills session that builds on your basic knowledge. Discover how to customize your Schoology environment, embed various resources, and seamlessly use connected applications like Google Drive. This session is perfect for educators looking to take their Schoology expertise to the next level and create a more engaging and efficient learning experience.

Speakers

Ashley Byers

ILC, Henrico County

Jessica Ciokan

Innovative Learning Coach, Freeman High School (Henrico County)

Sponsors

Department of Innovation

Jon Gregori

Education Specialist, Innovative Learning, Department of Innovative Learning

Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT
Room 2106, Tucker High School

11:15am EDT

Grades 6-12: Instructional Technology: Schoology Secrets

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT

Room 2107, Tucker High School

Speakers

Ashley Byers

ILC, Henrico County

Jessica Ciokan

Innovative Learning Coach, Freeman High School (Henrico County)

Sponsors

Department of Innovation

Jon Gregori

Education Specialist, Innovative Learning, Department of Innovative Learning

Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT
Room 2107, Tucker High School

11:15am EDT

Grades 6-12: Instructional Technology: Schoology Startup

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT

Room 2104, Tucker High School

Get up and running with Schoology! This session covers the basics of navigating the platform, setting up your courses, and utilizing key features to enhance student engagement and streamline your teaching workflow. Perfect for beginners looking to make the most of Schoology in their classrooms.

Speakers

Jeremy Booher

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico High School

Patty Hassan

Henrico County Public Schools, HCPS Instructional Technology

John Mills

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools

Sponsors

Department of Innovation

Jon Gregori

Education Specialist, Innovative Learning, Department of Innovative Learning

Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT
Room 2104, Tucker High School

11:15am EDT

Grades 6-12: Instructional Technology: Schoology Startup

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT

Room 2105, Tucker High School

Speakers

Jeremy Booher

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico High School

Patty Hassan

Henrico County Public Schools, HCPS Instructional Technology

John Mills

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools

Sponsors

Department of Innovation

Jon Gregori

Education Specialist, Innovative Learning, Department of Innovative Learning

Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT
Room 2105, Tucker High School

11:15am EDT

Grades 6-12: Instructional Technology: WeVideo Wizardry

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT

Room 2101, Tucker High School

Transform your classroom with WeVideo, a versatile video creation tool that enhances student engagement and creativity. Learn how to create captivating video content, integrate multimedia projects into your curriculum, and utilize WeVideo's intuitive features to support student learning. Perfect for educators looking to add a dynamic, visual element to their teaching toolkit.

Speakers

Amanda Kinsler

Associate Principal, Nuckols Farm Elementary School

Danielle Sommers

Innovative Learning Coach, Hungary Creek Middle School

Sponsors

Department of Innovation

Jon Gregori

Education Specialist, Innovative Learning, Department of Innovative Learning

Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools

Monday March 17, 2025 11:15am - 11:55am EDT
Room 2101, Tucker High School

11:50am EDT

Lunch (on your own)

Tuesday March 18, 2025 11:50am - 12:55pm EDT

TBA

Participants will get lunch on their own at this time.

Tuesday March 18, 2025 11:50am - 12:55pm EDT
TBA

Elementary, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education | Secondary, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education | New School Social Workers, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education | K-12, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education | K-8 Gifted, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education | Early Learning Preschool, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education

11:50am EDT

Lunch (on your own)

Wednesday March 19, 2025 11:50am - 12:55pm EDT

TBA

Participants will get lunch on their own at this time.

Wednesday March 19, 2025 11:50am - 12:55pm EDT
TBA

8:00am EDT

Opening Ceremony of New Teacher Academy

Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am EDT

Auditorium, Tucker High School

During this session, new instructional staff hires will be welcomed to HCPS and HCPS Communications will showcase highlights of what makes HCPS special. Dr. Cashwell will give special greetings.

Speakers

Mrs. Marcie Shea

Chair, HCPS School Board

Cean Gilliland

Amy Cashwell

Superintendent, Henrico County Public Schools

Sponsors

Department of Communications

Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am EDT
Auditorium, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

1:00pm EDT

Learner-Centered Community Rotation: Grades 6-12: Year 2+ Experience

Tuesday August 5, 2025 1:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

Auditorium, Lecture Hall 2, Rooms 1207-1208; Tucker High School

During this session, experienced secondary educators will participants in three rotations that include a review of the classroom behavior management approach of CHAMPS (1208-1209), SEL-integration (Lecture Hall 2), and culturally responsive education (Auditorium).

Speakers

Denise Clary

Specialist, School Quality

Kyle McCollum

Education Specialist, Office of Equity, Diversity, and Opportunity

Taren Meekins

Coordinator, Professional Learning and Leadership, Henrico County Public Schools

Sponsors

Department of Professional Learning and Leadership

Department of Student Support and Wellness

Division of Equity, Diversity, & Opportunity

Tuesday August 5, 2025 1:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Auditorium, Lecture Hall 2, Rooms 1207-1208; Tucker High School

K-8 Gifted, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Exceptional Education, Performing Arts, Gifted, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages | K-12, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Exceptional Education, Performing Arts, Gifted, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages | Secondary, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Exceptional Education, Performing Arts, Gifted, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages | New School Counselors, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Exceptional Education, Performing Arts, Gifted, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages | New School Librarians, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Exceptional Education, Performing Arts, Gifted, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages

8:00am EDT

Introduction to HCPS

Wednesday August 6, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT

Auditorium, Tucker High School

Welcome to the HCPS HR sessions!
We look forward to the start of an amazing school year and are especially excited for you as you begin your new journey with us. We also look forward to working alongside you as we achieve great things for your students and the community together. Please remember that we are always happy to help and support you, and we are just a phone call away. Welcome to Henrico—always a great place to work and learn!

Speakers