Mac Beaton has served as director of Career and Technical Education for Henrico County Public Schools Henrico since 2000. He started his career as an apprentice electrician at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard but has spent the last 38 years at Henrico County Schools as a teacher and education specialist, serving as director for the last 23 years. Mac received his B.S. degree from Virginia Tech and his Masters in Administration and Supervision from Virginia Commonwealth University. With the ever-changing world of education, Mac has been recognized with various awards for his progressive approach to workforce development. Most recently, he was recognized nationally for “The CTE Letter of Intent Signing Day” recognizing students leaving high school and entering the workforce much like the signing day for athletes.