Every child in Virginia deserves a strong start and a path to opportunity, no matter their zip code. As federal funding shrinks, the Commonwealth must step up to fill the gap and invest in our children.  Liz will champion fully funded public education, ensuring that teachers and students have the resources they need to succeed.

As your Delegate, Liz will support:

• Raising teacher pay to ensure schools can recruit and retain quality educators.

• Ensuring full funding for special education services so that students with disabilities are supported regardless of federal shortfalls

• Expanding career and technical education programs

• Increasing mental health support staff in schools to address the student mental health crisis

• Expanding before and after-school care to support working families

• Supporting programs and curricula development that equip the next generation with the skills needed to thrive in a changing economic landscape, including high-quality early childhood care and education.

Liz’s passion for education is rooted in both her academic training and her hands-on experience in the classroom. She earned a bachelor’s degree in History and International Studies from Virginia Tech and holds a master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction, a graduate certificate in non-profit management, and Master of Divinity from Wake Forest University School of Divinity. During her career as an educator, Liz taught and facilitated courses in a range of topics, from History and Civics, to Marine Science and service-learning. She has worked in both public and alternative education settings, and is a strong advocate for community-based, hands-on learning opportunities.