Copyright 2025

The components of this instructional framework were developed by the following curriculum development panelists:

Dr. Marcus Comer, Associate Professor, Virginia State University, Petersburg

Herbert Hoffeditz, Instructor, Broadway High School, Rockingham County Public Schools

Renee Hypes, Instructor, Gloucester High School, Gloucester County Public Schools

Dr. Jessica Jones, Instructor, Tunstall High School, Pittsylvania County High Schools

Holly McPhail, Herbarista, Apothec, Richmond

Dr. Anne Petersen, Director of STEM, Virginia Department of Education, Richmond

Breyon Pierce, Instructor, Surry County High School, Surry County Public Schools

Kaitlyn Sonifrank, Instructor, Riverheads High School, Augusta County Public Schools

Correlations to the Virginia Standards of Learning were reviewed and updated by the following:

Vickie L. Inge, Mathematics Committee Member, Virginia Mathematics and Science Coalition

Anne F. Markwith, New Teacher Mentor (Science), Gloucester County Public Schools

The framework was edited and produced by the CTE Resource Center:

Debi F. Coleman, Writer/Editor

Kevin P. Reilly, Administrative Coordinator

The development of this framework was overseen by the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education:

LaVeta Nutter, Specialist, Agricultural Education and Related Clusters

Karen M. Charney, Coordinator, Curriculum and Instruction

Kelly C. Davis, Associate Director, Curriculum, Instruction, and Innovation

Dr. J. Anthony Williams, Director

The CTE Resource Center is a grant project of the Virginia Department of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education, and is administered by Henrico County Public Schools, Department of Career and Technical Education.

The Virginia Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, political affiliation, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. The policy permits appropriate employment preferences for veterans and specifically prohibits discrimination against veterans. The following position has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the Department's non-discrimination policies:

Deputy Superintendent - Finance and Operations
Virginia Department of Education
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120
Phone: 804-225-2025

For further information on federal non-discrimination regulations, contact the Office for Civil Rights at OCR.DC@ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.