05/29/2026
🏆 Virginia is Back at It Again! 🏆
We are incredibly proud to celebrate our Virginia team for receiving the 2026 Making the Difference Award!
This recognition was presented by Matt Olson with DARS and Principal Miller of SECEP Chesapeake, and it reflects the tremendous impact being made every day by two exceptional leaders: Michelle and Loria.
Together, Michelle and Loria have built and managed outstanding Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) and Work Experience Services throughout Virginia. They are constantly evaluating, improving, and strengthening services to ensure students receive the highest quality support and opportunities for success.
What makes them truly special is that they lead with both their hearts and their minds. They are deeply committed not only to the students and families we serve, but also to the contractors, educators, employers, and community partners who help make these programs possible. Their dedication, initiative, and unwavering belief in the potential of every student have helped create life-changing opportunities across the Commonwealth.
We could not be more proud of the work they do, the relationships they build, and the difference they make every single day.
Congratulations, Michelle and Loria, on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉
Please join us in celebrating their hard work, leadership, and commitment to changing lives.
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