Title: Acknowledgments and Copyright Information
Course: Introduction to Natural Resources and Ecology Systems (18504) > Section: ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

Copyright 2026

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

Dara Booher, Mentor Coordinator, Virginia Forage and Grassland Farmer Mentorship Program

Scot Ferguson, Extension Specialist, Virginia Cooperative Extension—Hanover County, Virginia Tech, Hanover

Brian Fisher, Instructor, Strasburg High School, Shenandoah County Public Schools

Erin Hannah, Instructor, Chancellor High School, Spotsylvania County Public Schools

Susan Hilleary, Instructor, Fauquier High School, Fauquier County Public Schools

Casey Kenealy, Instructor, Dan River High School, Pittsylvania County Public Schools

William Mays, Instructor, Amherst County High School, Amherst County Public Schools

Phillip McCroskey, Instructor, Abingdon High School, Washington County Public Schools

Justin Petrie, Instructor, Sherando High School, Frederick County Public Schools

Alan Webb, Instructor, Carroll County High School, Carroll County 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

Brett Sherfy, Mathematics Instructor, Montgomery County Public Schools

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

Nathan K. Pope, 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

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: 804-774-4280

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.