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New Henrico Schools’ Superintendent Amy Cashwell will hold five informal meet-and-greet sessions in August, at which citizens may visit and talk with her. Cashwell will host one event in each of the county's five magisterial districts.
The sessions will be held:
• Aug. 13 from 3-4 p.m.: Twin Hickory Area Library (5001 Twin Hickory Road);
• Aug. 16 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.: Varina Area Library (1875 New Market Road);
• Aug. 20 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.: Fairfield Area Library (1001 N. Laburnum Ave.);
• Aug. 21 from 5-6 p.m.: Libbie Mill Library (2100 Libbie Lake E. Street);
• Aug. 22 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.: Tuckahoe Area Library (1901 Starling Drive).
In addition to the informal meet-and-greet sessions, Cashwell will hold a series of town hall meetings in late September and early October. Those will feature a short presentation as well as a chance to ask questions and share ideas.
Cashwell began work as Henrico’s superintendent July 1. She was selected by the Henrico School Board after a search that included extensive public involvement.
In her previous position as chief academic officer for Virginia Beach Schools’ Department of Teaching and Learning, Cashwell oversaw a number of departments, including those dealing with instruction, instructional technology, student support services, exceptional education, and opportunity and achievement. She joined Virginia Beach Schools in 1998 as a teacher before becoming an assistant principal and principal. She assumed her role as chief academic officer in 2013.
Cashwell is an alumna of Longwood University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies and education. She earned a master’s degree in education administration and supervision from The George Washington University. Cashwell also earned a doctorate from George Washington, in education administration and policy studies. She is a Virginia Beach native.
