Alumni

Welcome from our Director

Dr. Gerard Lawson smiles for the camera. he stands in front of greenery, wearing a dark blue suit with a light blue button down shirt and a blue tie with red stripes

Our Alumni are our inspiration. You embody Virginia Tech’s Core Values and our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). As Hokies, we are called into action through service to others, educational excellence, applied research, and advocacy. Together, we are striving to make the world a better place.

As a graduate of the Virginia Tech School of Education, you are part of an esteemed group of more than 20,000 alumni. Individually and collectively, you are contributing to the fields of education, counseling and mental health, and higher education, serving in a range of public, private, and non-profit organizations.

The VT School of Education prides itself on its world-class faculty, innovative programs, and rigorous research that place equity and excellence at the fore of all we do. You advance and promote the work of our School through your ongoing commitment to the education and well-being of children and youth, families and communities, and individuals across the life-span.

We would love to learn more about your many contributions and hope you’ll update your Alumni Profile so we may stay in touch with you. Perhaps you’d like to recognize a fellow alum, an SOE faculty or staff member, or nominate yourself for an alumni award? Or maybe you would like to share a story for our alumni newsletter or social media outlets? Whatever the case may be, we hope you’ll stay in touch and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn where we share current events and the accomplishments of our faculty, students, staff, and alumni. If you’re not already receiving it, please subscribe to our SOE Alumni Newsletter.

We hope you’ll join us in reimaging the future and making a difference in the lives of people each and every day! #HokieEducators #ThisIsHome

Sincerely,

Dr. Gerard Lawson,
Professor and Interim Director, Virginia Tech School of Education

Alumni News

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Alumna named Principal of the Year by the Washington Post , article
The Washington Post named Virginia Tech School of Education graduate Liza Burrell-Aldana the 2023 Principal of the Year.
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Dean’s Roundtable Challenge prioritizes donor participation , article
The Dean's Roundtable Challenge, worth $100,000, will be unlocked once the college reaches 1,350 donors.
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The Stigma is Real: Alumna Seeks to Break Down Barriers in the Mental Health Field , article
For Bethany Lackey, there is nothing more important than breaking down stigmas and barriers within the mental health field with her ultimate goal to increase accessibility for all.
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With National Science Foundation appointment, alumnus seeks to reach STEM’s ‘missing millions’ , article
In his new role with the National Science foundation, alumnus James L. Moore III is using the skills he learned in the VT SOE's counselor education program to reach STEM's "missing millions."
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VT School of Education alumna and social justice advocate leads the way , article
Aware of the seriousness of her role as the first Latina Principal in RCPS, Russ cares deeply about empowering students, showing them what they, too, can achieve.
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Class of 2024 ring namesake and sponsor named , article
Brandy Faulkner, the Gloria D. Smith Professor of Black Studies, has been named class sponsor for the Class of 2024.