Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)

The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) meetings are open to the public. SEAC meetings are held at S.H. Clarke Academy Room 2 (2801 Turnpike Road, Portsmouth) at 5:30 p.m. on the following dates:

  • October 15, 2024

  • February 18, 2025

  • March 18, 2025

  • June  17, 2025 *meeting time noon

Parents of students with disabilities are highly encouraged to participate!

2024-2025 SEAC Members:
Shirley Edwards, Chairperson
Glory Buyrn, Vice-Chairperson 
Sherri-Fay, Secretary
Vanginette Benton, Committee Member
Timiko Blackman-Winn, Committee Member

Consultants:
Pamela Battle-Hardy, Director of Special Education
Quianna Futrell-School Board Representative
Tomara Carmon-Rogers, Special Education Administrator
Jeanette P. Akujuobi, School Social Work Department Head

Parent Resource Specialist:
Faith Mitchell

“Virginia school divisions are required to have a special education advisory committee. The purpose of the committee is to provide an opportunity for parents and other school board appointees to have a voice in the way that school divisions provide services to students with disabilities. Local SEAC members are appointed by local school boards. The committees provide reports and recommendations to their school boards.” - VDOE Website