VaSCL Executive Board and Officers
May 1, 2026 - July 1, 2027
The Executive Board is responsible for the overall governance of the organization. The Executive Board is composed of both superintendents (the four VaSCL Officers and two-at large superintendents) and five representatives of the VaSCL Steering Committee, as approved during the annual meeting of superintendents.
The Executive Board meets quarterly, under the direction of the VaSCL Officers and in coordination with the VaSCL Executive Director. The meeting agendas serve to address issues of importance to members and provide strategic direction for the organization. Meetings may also feature presentations by leaders in the field on the latest educational research and collaborative projects with local school divisions.
Board Members and Officers
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Steering Committee Rep:
Stephen GeyerGoochland County, Chair -
Superintendent Rep:
Doug StraleyLouisa County, Vice-Chair
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Superintendent Rep:
Rebecca WaltersLexington City -
Superintendent Rep:
Brian NicholsNew Kent County
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Superintendent Rep:
Jamie SoltisRoanoke Country -
Superintendent Rep:
Jason Van HeukelumWinchester City
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Superintendent Rep:
Andrea WhitmarshGreene County
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Steering Committee Rep:
Shannon FuhrmanAlleghany-Highlands Country -
Steering Committee Rep:
Autumn NaborsCaroline Country -
Steering Committee Rep:
Steve CastleHanover Country -
Steering Committee Rep:
Cedric HairstonPittsylvania Country
VaSCL Chair
May 1, 2026 - July 1, 2027

Dr. Stephen Geyer
Assistant Superintendent, Goochland County Public Schools
Stephen Geyer, Ed.D., Virginia School Consortium for Learning Chair, is the proud assistant superintendent of instruction for Goochland County Public Schools. He has served the Goochland community in this role for thirteen years. Prior to his current post, Dr. Geyer was an elementary principal in Clarke County for eleven years, and an English teacher and athletic coach in Greene County prior to that. Dr. Geyer’s professional recognitions include VaSCD's Curriculum Leader of the Year and James Madison University’s Distinguished Alumni Award for the School of Education.
Dr. Geyer lives in Goochland with his wife and two children. He says, “I am blessed to serve our school-community as the division’s instructional leader, and I’m happy to support students and educators across the Commonwealth when and where I’m able.” During his free time, he likes to exercise, be outdoors, and spend time with his family.
For more information about VaSCL, contact Chair Dr. Stephen Geyer at
Executive Board Meeting Schedule
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September 16, 2026:
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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November 10, 2026:Virtual Meeting (zoom link to be sent)
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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February 23, 2027:Virtual Meeting (zoom link to be sent)
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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May 11, 2026:Virtual Meeting (zoom link to be sent)
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Zoom Links will be sent via email to all Executive Board Members.
Please contact Pam Moran (
