Career and Technical Education provides students with the foundational knowledge to jumpstart their careers while preparing them for continuing education. Students who complete a CTE program graduate with more than just a diploma. Many graduate with not only a skill-set that prepares them for the world of work but also a nationally recognized certification or state license. CTE courses enable students to develop industry contacts to build resumes that can be used for future employment programs in apprenticeships, two- and four-year colleges and private career schools. The programs we offer at CTE help strengthen academic achievement, enhance leadership and employable skills, and provide hands-on applications of academic concepts. Many offer the opportunity to gain college credit while in high school. In short, taking a Career and Technical Education program while in high school is a decision that “pays” as you prepare for the future.

1910 East Parham Road, Henrico VA, 23228
804-261-9441
mrbeaton@henrico.k12.va.us

Beverly serves as a liaison to the business community, building meaningful stakeholder relationships and partnering with others to offer work-based learning opportunities while preparing students for success after high school. Some of those opportunities include job shadowing, business tours, work experiences and events such as the Life Ready Expo, CTE Career Rodeo and Letter-of-Intent Signing Day. Beverly, a respected career and technical education advocate and community volunteer, served for eight years on the Henrico County School Board, representing the Brookland District. She is a “panther proud” Hermitage High School alumna and a lifelong resident of Glen Allen.

804-261-9451
blcocke@henrico.k12.va.us

Education Specialist
Business and Marketing
804-261-9443
fpbray@henrico.k12.va.us

Meet our educational specialist for business and marketing, Fahryka Bray. Fahryka supports teachers and students in the program areas of business and Information technology education, and marketing education. She has more than 15 years in education and achieved certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. She believes CTE offers an array of career skills and postsecondary options for all students.  She is a graduate of Virginia Union University and George Washington University.

Educational Specialist
Family and Consumer Sciences/EFE
804-328-6254
(Springer Preschool Academy)
lfmason@henrico.k12.va.us

LaRhonda attended Virginia State University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in home economics and business, and a master's in career and technical education. She has an endorsement in educational leadership from VCU and also earned an educational specialist degree.  She has served as an HCPS assistant principal and principal.
She has been an HCPS family and consumer sciences educational specialist since 2012. LaRhonda loves watching her children play their respective sports on the collegiate level and the AAU circuit.

K-12 Career Exploration Specialist
804-261-9442
eghurley@henrico.k12.va.us

Work-Based Learning Coordinator

pmlahrman@henrico.k12.va.us

ACE Center at Highland Springs Career Development Facilitator

ACE Center at Hermitage Career Development Facilitator