
Waynesboro Public Schools names Moore, Burks to administrative positions
The Waynesboro School Board has appointed DeWayne Moore executive director of operations and Leola Burks director of special education for Waynesboro Public Schools.

The Waynesboro School Board has appointed DeWayne Moore executive director of operations and Leola Burks director of special education for Waynesboro Public Schools.

SEN stands for Special Education Needs, and for teachers suited for the job, it’s a rewarding career choice for more reasons than one.

Laura Beaudet, a junior psychology major, has aspirations for a career in special education. Through her pursuit of a Pathways minor in disabilities studies, she has learned a great deal about herself and the people around her.

Special education teacher Linda Hardee was already excited about sharing newly digitized versions of the Founding Father’s papers.

Del. Dickie Bell (R-Staunton), a retired special education teacher, encourages teachers to apply for the newly created Governor’s Teacher Cabinet. The Cabinet, comprised of teachers from across the Commonwealth, will advise the governor and Secretary of Education on policies related to the status of teaching in Virginia.
We wrote back in the summer about the appointment of a Waynesboro High School senior, Aidan Rodriguez, to the Virginia Student Advisory Board.
Voters in localities across the state, including the City of Staunton, will be asked on the Nov. 3 ballot to approve a 1 percent local sales tax to provide local money for new school construction and renovation projects.
Congressman Ben Cline recently tagged along with Secretary McMahon visiting Winchester schools, showing his support for MAGA education policies. The theme of the visit was “Returning Education to the States.”
Waynesboro is growing. Since 2010, the city’s population has increased by nearly 14 percent. Enrollment in Waynesboro Public Schools is trending upward.
The Blue Ridge Children’s Museum in Waynesboro opened its doors on Dec. 31, and later this week, will host a ribbon-cutting and celebration.
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