Title: Acknowledgements and Copyright
Course: Independent Living (22904-36)

Independent Living

Copyright 2026

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

Dr. Stephen Day, Director, Center for Economic Education, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond

Dr. Martha Eagle, Professional Studies Specialist, Longwood University, Farmville

Robert Gamlowski, Instructor, Tunstall High School, Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Jacqueline Herrmann, Instructor, Deep Run High School, Henrico County Public Schools

Katharine Jackson, Instructor, C.D. Hylton High School, Prince William County Public Schools

Melinda Preston, Instructor, Pocahontas Middle School, Henrico County Public Schools

Karen Roberts, Instructor, Manor High School, Portsmouth Public Schools

Kirsten Taylor, Instructor, Kempsville High School, Virginia Beach Public Schools

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

Cari M. Marks, English Instructor, State Operated Programs

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

Kathleen Buchanan, Virginia FCCLA Membership and Adviser Development Coordinator, reviewed and updated the CTSO correlations.

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

Leanne P. Forbes, 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:

Heather M. Jones, Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences

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.

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:

Director of Human Resources
Virginia Department of Education
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120
Phone: 804-225-2021

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