Category: Education

Virginia Commonwealth Extension-Prince William Unit Offers Financial Counseling to the Area’s Homeless

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA – Many people run into credit problems, but the homeless are perhaps more susceptible than others to having credit issues that disadvantage them in obtaining housing, transportation and other necessities. The Virginia Cooperative Extension-Prince William Unit (VCE) offers counseling to the homeless to help them begin establishing better credit under adverse circumstances. “We […]

by John Reid

PWCS appoints Catherine Porter-Lucas as associate superintendent for middle schools

Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) has appointed Catherine Porter-Lucas as associate superintendent for middle schools. Porter-Lucas fills a newly created role as a second associate superintendent for middle schools, joining William Bixby who also serves in the role. Porter-Lucas has been principal of Gainesville Middle School since 2014. In this role Porter-Lucas, in collaboration with Bixby, […]

by John Reid

Brittany Veney: Building An Empire

Brittany Veney is the owner of Veney Virtual Business Solutions, LLC, a website and brand design company helping small business owners create a cohesive brand and digital presence. Her passion is designing aesthetically pleasing and affordable websites that entrepreneurs can leverage to connect with their customers and grow their business. I sat down with Brittany […]

by Liletta Harlem

Governor Northam Announces Task Force on Culturally Inclusive School Meals and Calendars

Governor Ralph Northam today announced the formation of a task force charged with identifying best practices for implementing culturally and religiously inclusive school calendars and serving school meals that accommodate more dietary restrictions.  “When our school environments reflect the history, values, cultures, and traditions of the communities they serve our students are better positioned to […]

by John Reid

Tashena Gonzales: Turning Trial Into Triumph

Tashena Gonzales is a certified holistic wellness coach, mindfulness leader, self-development/success coach, & group coach. She got started about 5 years ago because she was sick and tired of being sick and tired with, hormone, allergy, skin, pain issues and more. Providing educational services and coaching to busy professionals, so they do not allow their […]

by Liletta Harlem