Special Education Advisory Committee

The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) advises the local school division of unmet needs and assists the division in formulating plans for improving the performance of children with disabilities in the division’s school and the community.

We seek to promote educational excellence for students with disabilities by encouraging collaborative partnerships, supporting an inclusive educational environment, and highlighting recommended best practices that will prepare students for productive citizenship.

Throughout the year, the HCPS SEAC conducts public meetings. The SEAC encourages and welcomes public comment during the public meetings from individuals or organizations about suggestions, concerns, or experiences regarding the education of students with disabilities. Written public comment is also welcomed and may be sent to Diane Brown, director of special education.

Application

The SEAC of Hanover County Public Schools is always looking for interested parents and community members to join in its mission of promoting educational excellence for students with disabilities. 

For more information about SEAC, or if you would like to talk about becoming a member, please refer to the SEAC contacts listed below.

SEAC Contacts

• Diane Brown, Director of Special Education
• Annie McGreen, Chairperson
• Vice Chair - Vacant
• Alayzia Coney, Secretary

The HCPS SEAC members for 2026–2027 are:
Crystal Adkins, Catherine Ambrosino, Ida Barksdale, Kelley Brown, Alayzia Coney, Heather Crawford, Monica Dabney, Elizabeth Edens, Cynthia Edwards, Hank Foley, Nia Gibson, Torrie Goodman, Maureen Grady, Nicholas Hoare, Holly Jackson-Conrad, Preston Main, Anne-Marie McGreen, Libby Phillips, Alexandria Rodell, Kristy Shaffer, Anne "Katie" Smith, Jennifer Trumbower, Terese Urban, and Kimberly Witcher     

The consultants for the HCPS SEAC for 2026–2027 are:
Sarah Billups, Candice Bowler, Diane Brown, Jaime Hanks, Jennifer Housden, Tom McIntyre, Dr. William Sroufe, Robert Staley, Katy Wilde, and Kristina Williams-Pugh    

SEAC Advisory Committee Meetings

Location:

• Central Office, John M. Gandy Building
  200 Berkley Street
  Ashland, VA 23005

Please visit BoardDocs, a web-based tool for publishing meeting agendas, minutes, and support documents, and select "Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)" on the top right of the page. 

2026–2027 Meeting Calendar