Author: Carolyn Clarke

Grace Corkran earns a Library of Congress certificate in Literary Braille Transcribing

Post author By Carolyn Clarke
Post date November 4, 2026

Grace Corkran, a teacher in Prince William County, is finishing her Master of Education in Special Education, concentrating in PK–12 Blindness and Visual Impairments Licensure. Alongside her graduate studies and work in the classroom, Corkran recently passed the rigorous National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) Braille Transcriber certification process through the Library of Congress.

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Eden Middleton Recognized with the 2026 VACMS First Timers Grant

Post author By Carolyn Clarke
Post date October 7, 2026

Eden Middleton is a graduate student in George Mason University’s Mathematics Specialists Leadership Program. She was recently recognized by the 2026 Virginia Council of Mathematics Specialists with the First Timers Grant, which provides $500 in travel funds to support attendance at the VACMS Annual Conference for educators who have never attended before.

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Jennifer Connell Recognized with the 2026 Virginia Mathematics Leadership Award

Post author By Carolyn Clarke
Post date October 7, 2026

Jennifer Connell is a graduate student in George Mason University’s Mathematics Specialists Leadership Program. She was recently recognized by the 2026 Virginia Council of Mathematics Specialists for the Virginia Mathematics Leadership Award. This award recognizes innovative leaders who drive instructional change and champion high-quality mathematics instruction, advocate for the role of math specialists, and elevate the professionalism of mathematics educators.

Tags CEHD, GMU, Mason, Math Specialist Leadership