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Board of Education

Board Members

The Board of Education consists of nine members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. Members are appointed to serve a term of four years. No member shall be appointed to more than two consecutive four-year terms.

There are currently three vacancies on the Board of Education, to be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly.

	Daniel A. Gecker, President Appointed to unexpired term of Dr. Lorraine S. Lange – January 8, 2016 Unexpired term begins – September 21, 2015 Expiration of unexpired term – June 30, 2019 Appointed to first full term – July 17, 2019 Date of expiration – June 30, 2023 Daniel A. Gecker was appointed to the Board of Education by Governor Terry McAuliffe and reappointed to a four year term by Governor Ralph Northam. Mr. Gecker was elected by the Board to serve as its president in July 2017 and reelected in July 2019 and July 2021.  Mr. Gecker is a partner in Urban Development Associates LLC, specializing in historical rehabilitation and urban revitalization. He was a member of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors from 2008 to 2014, serving as chairman in 2010 and 2012. Mr. Gecker has dedicated many years to community involvement through organizations including the Orchard House School Board, the Greater Richmond Partnership Board, and Bridging RVA. Mr. Gecker is a graduate of Princeton University, where he received his degree in economics, the University of Southern California, where he received his masters of public administration, and William and Mary’s School of Law. He resides in Chesterfield County, where he and his wife raised four daughters.
	Dr. Tammy Mann, Vice President Appointed to first full term – July 17, 2019 Date of expiration – June 30, 2023 Tammy Mann was appointed to the Board of Education for a four year term in 2019 by Governor Ralph Northam. Dr. Mann was elected by the Board to serve as its vice president in 2022. Dr. Tammy Mann has worked at the intersection of research, practice and policy in early care and education for more than 25 years.  She has devoted her career to improving life outcomes for children, youth and families. Currently, Dr. Mann serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Campagna Center, a community-based nonprofit in Alexandria that provides cradle to career education and social development programs. Dr. Mann graduated Summa Cum Laude from Spelman College earning a BA Degree in Psychology; she completed graduate degrees (MA & PhD) in Clinical Psychology from Michigan State University. She resides in Fairfax County where she and her husband raised their two children, Joshua and Lauryn.
	Dr. Keisha Anderson Appointed to first full term – August 24, 2018 Date of Expiration – June 30, 2022 Keisha Anderson was appointed to the Board of Education for a four year in 2018 by Governor Ralph Northam. Dr. Keisha Anderson is the director of learning & development innovation for Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII). Dr. Anderson joined Newport News Shipbuilding in 1997 as an electrician in the company’s Apprentice School. After graduating from the advanced apprenticeship program as a production planner, she planned and scheduled for different specializations throughout the company, including carrier overhaul, new construction and facilities.  Since then, Dr. Anderson has served in positions, including supervisor of advanced apprentice programs, manager of The Apprentice School’s athletics program, manager of strategic projects, and manager of business services and admissions. Dr. Anderson earned a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership and management from Regent University. She also earned a master’s degree in human resource development from George Washington University and a doctorate degree in strategic leadership from Regent University. Dr. Anderson resides in Hampton with her wife and two sons.
	Pamela Davis-Vaught Appointed to first full term – July 17, 2019 Date of expiration – June 30, 2023 Pamela Davis-Vaught was appointed to the Board of Education for a four year term in 2019 by Governor Ralph Northam. Dr. Pamela Davis-Vaught is an elementary school principal in Bristol Virginia Public Schools. She has 27 years of experience as an educator in a variety of roles, serving rural and small schools in Southwest and Central Virginia. Dr. Davis-Vaught is an advocate for children and the particular needs of teachers in a challenged school environment. Dr. Davis-Vaught earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Family and Child Development, Master of Education (M.A.) in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and Doctorate from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She resides in Bristol with her husband.
	Dr. Francisco Durán Appointed to first full term – August 24, 2018 Date of Expiration – June 30, 2022 Francisco D. Durán was appointed to the Board of Education for a four-year term in 2018 by Governor Ralph Northam. Dr. Durán serves as Superintendent of Arlington County Public Schools.  Dr. Durán has a diverse background in education of twenty-seven years, beginning as a special education paraprofessional, and teaching Spanish, social studies, language arts. He’s also served in a variety of other positions such as an activities director, athletics director, assistant principal, principal, regional superintendent, a superintendent and Chief Equity Officer. As the first in his family to graduate from college, Dr. Durán knows the importance and power of an education. Dr. Durán earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Education from the University of New Mexico, a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Administration from San Francisco State University, and a Master of Education (M.Ed.) and Doctorate (Ed.D.) in Organization and Leadership from Teacher’s College, Columbia University.
	Anne B. Holton Appointed to first full term – February 17, 2017 Date of Expiration – June 30, 2021 Reappointed to second full term – July 1, 2021 Date of Expiration – June 30, 2025 Anne Holton was appointed to the Board of Education for a four year term in 2017 by Governor Terry McAuliffe.  She was reappointed for a second four year term in 2021 by Governor Ralph Northam. Anne Holton helped integrate Virginia's schools as a child when her father was Virginia's governor in the early 1970's and has been a champion for public education ever since. Ms. Holton served as Virginia’s Secretary of Education from 2013-2016. She served as First Lady of Virginia from 2006-2010, during which time she worked to reform the foster care system in Virginia. From 1998 to 2005, she served as a Judge on the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court for the City of Richmond, and was chief judge of the court from 2000 to 2003. Ms. Holton is a professor of education policy at George Mason University, where she served as Interim President in 2019-2020. Ms. Holton graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University and earned her J.D.  from Harvard Law School. Ms. Holton and her husband, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, live in Richmond, VA. They have three adult children, all of whom attended Richmond Public Schools.

 

 

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