Beverly Cocke, admin coordinator of Workforce Development for Henrico County Public Schools, has been promoting career and technical education programming for two decades through her work at the school and district levels, as well as her eight-year service on the Henrico County School Board. Mrs. Cocke has worked tirelessly to break down outdated misconceptions and build bridges with businesses and community partners to create opportunities for internships, job shadowing, career exploration, and employment for students. She received her B.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University and her Master of Education from the University of Richmond.