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Virginia Board Elects Michelle Ashton as President After Grace Creasy’s Resignation

Virginia Board of Education · January 8, 2026
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The Virginia Board of Education elected Michelle Ashton to finish the term of outgoing president Grace Creasy. The board also welcomed gubernatorial appointee Mark Carraway and approved routine agenda and minutes items.

The Virginia Board of Education on Jan. 8 elected Michelle Ashton to serve as board president through June 30, 2027, filling the vacancy created by Grace Creasy’s resignation.

Vice President Bill Hanson nominated Ashton at the start of the meeting and outlined her…

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