May 6, 2026
Eight seniors from Prince George High School will be able to return to their hometown and become educators in local schools through the district’s Future Teacher Pipeline program. This successful initiative enables aspiring teachers to come back to Prince George County and teach after finishing their post-secondary education.
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The week’s ongoing Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week celebrations across PGCPS’ campuses served as a backdrop for nearly a dozen soon-to-be graduating Royals to be celebrated for having completed the high school’s Future Teacher Pipeline program. During a special afternoon ceremony at Prince George High School, the latest cohort had the opportunity to take a seat and sign their letters of agreement with PGCPS, with each letter signed by division superintendent Dr. Wayne Lyle, affording them the opportunity to return home as teachers after successfully completing their respective college teaching programs.
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The Future Teacher Pipeline program is available to graduating seniors of Prince George High School who have completed the school’s Teachers for Tomorrow (VTFT) program, a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) initiative that recruits high school students into the teaching profession, passing the ParaPro Assessment, and either acceptance into a postsecondary college or university with the intentions of pursuing a degree in Education or an acceptance letter into an approved teacher education program at a higher learning institution.
Upon completion, eligible students receive and sign a letter of agreement, serving as an official employment offer as a teacher with the district, and are recognized before graduating from Prince George High School. Their employment would be contingent on district funding, availability of a teaching position in the licensed endorsement area, and timely fulfillment of employment requirements.
The Future Teacher Pipeline cohort members will also have opportunities to remain in touch with their hometown school district during their studies, as they can serve as substitute teachers in our schools during breaks and holidays, if they so choose. Additionally, they will also have opportunities to support the district's summer learning programs by working as a substitute teacher or intern.
This year’s cohort of students is as follows, with the college/university they will attend in the fall in parentheses: Hope Brockwell (Richard Bland College), Haleigh Coghill (Brightpoint Community College), Jordan Holmes (Brightpoint Community College), Madison Johnson (University of Mary Washington), Anna McDonald (Virginia State University), Semaiah Reed (Virginia Commonwealth University), Ariana Thomas (Hollins University), and Mary Westbrook (Virginia State University).
Developing the next generation of educators is one of the most important investments we can make in the future of our schools and our community,” Dr. Wayne Lyle, Superintendent of Prince George County Public Schools, said. “Through our incredibly successful Future Teacher Pipeline program, we are building a network of prospective teachers with roots in our community and a passion for teaching. When these Royals return to their hometown during their studies, and after they graduate from their teaching program, the impact they will have on their future students and classrooms will be lasting, hopefully inspiring another generation of teachers.”
An essential aspect of the district's Future Teacher Pipeline program is maintaining strong communication with each cohort as they complete their studies at colleges and universities. In addition to staying in touch about opportunities to support local schools during breaks, the cohort members also share updates throughout their educational journey.
Clarence (CJ) Thweatt - 2022 Future Teacher Pipeline Cohort
Part of the inaugural Future Teacher Pipeline cohort, Clarence (CJ) Thweatt is preparing to graduate from Old Dominion University with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. He is currently working through the interview process with PGCPS with a goal of serving as an educator in one of our schools.
Alexis Groves - 2025 Future Teacher Pipeline Cohort
Part of the largest cohort of Future Teacher Pipeline students, Alexis Groves is continuing her education and has become a part of the PGCPS community. She currently serves as a paraeducator at N.B. Clements Junior High School, where she was recognized in November 2025 with the district’s Compass Award for her commitment to her school community.
Caroline Glazier - 2025 Future Teacher Pipeline Cohort
Among the nearly two dozen students in the 2025 Future Teacher Pipeline cohort, Caroline Glazier has recently completed her first year at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia. Alongside her classroom-based courses and lectures, she has recently completed her kindergarten internship, an experience she thoroughly enjoyed.
For more information about teacher and administrator preparation in Virginia, visit the Virginia Department of Education's website at https://www.doe.virginia.gov.