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Dinwiddie updates "homegrown" teacher program; two students sign letters of intent
Summary
The district provided an update on its Homegrown Program that supports Dinwiddie High School seniors who plan to pursue teaching and return to the district; staff reported progress from cohort 1, introduced cohort 2 members and two new inductees who signed letters of intent to pursue educator roles locally.
Dinwiddie County Public Schools presented an update on its Homegrown Program, a local initiative to identify Dinwiddie High School seniors who intend to pursue careers in education and to create pathways encouraging them to return to the district as licensed teachers.
Staff summarized results from the first cohort: Morgan Tucker is nearing completion at Virginia Western, Skyler Lewis is studying at Longwood University while working at Angels at Play Daycare over the summer, and Scarlett Rainey is graduating from Sweet Briar College and plans to begin as an English teacher at Dinwiddie Middle School. Staff introduced members of cohort 2, including Malik Price (aspiring history teacher; plans to attend Virginia Commonwealth University) and Johanna Pacheco Samria (aspiring EL paraprofessional), and invited two new inductees to sign letters of intent. The program requires applicants to submit an application, a written recommendation from a Dinwiddie High School teacher, an essay on teaching motivation, and verification of acceptance into a teacher-licensure program.
Staff framed the program as a retention and local workforce strategy to address teacher shortages; the board congratulated the students and endorsed continuing the initiative. No formal board action was required beyond the presentation and recognition.
