VT School of Education

Congrats to Dr. David Hicks and SOE alumnae Sara Evers & Suzanne Shelborne on receiving the Exemplary Research in Social Studies Award from @NCSSNetwork! Their award-winning research is helping shape the future of social studies education. 👏 Read more: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Congrats to Brett Jones & Margaret Ellis on the Teaching Scholar Award! Their work has impacted 6,000+ students — boosting motivation, confidence, and grades in CS courses through research-driven teaching. #VT #SoTL #HigherEd

@Myers_ed_press Photo of Carol Mullen (right) at the author signing during #AERA2026

Are you going to be at #AERA2026? Be sure to stop by to see our very own Carol Mullen at the @Myers_ed_press book signing event on April 10th at 11 a.m.!

🏆 Big news! Donna Fortune has been named the 2026 Virginia English Journal Writing Award winner 🎉 Her article, “Windows into Refugee Lives,” was selected by @VATEnglish as the top contribution from 2025 — recognized for its insight, heart, and impact. #VirginiaTech #Education

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Carol Mullen, winner of the AERA Division A-2026 Excellence in Research Award! Dr. Mullen accepted the award earlier this month at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference.

AI is changing the classroom — and educators are adapting. In @NorthernVAMag, Dr. Amy Allen shares how AI can be used to build, not replace, student thinking. 🔗northernvirginiamag.com/family/educati… #AIinEducation #EdTech #VirginiaTech

🌍 Congrats to Dr. Brett Jones from our educational psychology program! He’s been selected by @WERA_EdResearch to lead a global research network on student motivation - already connecting 93 educators across 34 countries. 🔗 themusicmodel.com/irn/ #VirginiaTech #EdResearch

Congrats to Dr. Brett D. Jones on being named @VTGradSchool Faculty Mentor of the Month for March 2026! 🎉 A leader in educational psychology, his work on motivation and learning and his dedication to mentoring make a lasting impact. #VirginiaTech #Mentorship #HigherEd

After 12 years of service, President Tim Sands announced that he will be stepping down in the coming months. “Stewarding Virginia Tech as president has been the most fulfilling experience of my career,” Sands said. news.vt.edu/articles/2026/…

This group represented the SOE at the 23rd Teachers of Promise Institute - a statewide gathering of the best future educators for two days of learning, inspiration, and connection. The future of teaching in Virginia is in great hands! 🍎 #TeachersOfPromise #VirginiaTeachers

The Virginia Tech School of Education is once again ranked among the nation’s top 100 graduate education programs by @usnews 🎉 Even more: #25 in educational administration! Proud of our faculty + students driving impactful research. Learn more ⬇️ soe.vt.edu

We're saddened to share the news of Mark Sanders' passing, an emeritus professor who was a part of the Virginia Tech School of Education family for 30 years. Learn more about Mark's incredible life here: news.vt.edu/articles/2026/…

𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁. Hannah Racey, first-gen student & Dan Fleming Scholarship recipient, says scholarships made her degree possible. Help future educators this Giving Day - Feb. 18–19 (noon–noon)

ONE WEEK TO GO! 👏 Feb. 18-19 is your chance to support what you love most at Virginia Tech. #VTGivingDay is almost here. 💪 See you there ➡️ give.vt.edu/vtgivingday2026

Big Hokie congrats to Dr. Tracey Cameron (Ph.D. ’VT) on being named an @ACPA Diamond Honoree 🎓🧡 She credits her Hokie mentors for shaping how she leads and serves. #HokieNation #StudentAffairs

The secret behind Giving Day’s success? Hokies like you. 🫵🧡 Step up and be a leader by become a #VTGivingDay ambassador today to unlock exclusive gear! 🔗: give.vt.edu/vtgivingday2026

✨ Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Hannah Bayne of @VT_SOE Her research explores: 🧠 Empathy through a cultural lens 🤝 Integrating spirituality into behavioral health care Recently honored with the @ACACounselors Humanitarian & Caring Person Award 👏 #VTFaculty #CounselingResearch

🎉 SOE alum spotlight Dr. Jeffrey O. Smith (Ed.D. ’05) has been nominated to serve as Virginia’s next Secretary of Education. With decades of leadership in public education, he embodies Ut Prosim—That I May Serve. We’re proud to call him a #VTSOE alum.

We’re starting the new year with gratitude for the educators, counselors, and administrators serving Virginia and beyond. Your work strengthens communities and shapes lives every day. 💬 Reply or tag an educator you’re thankful for as we begin the year.