As of May 11, 2026, the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is accepting applications for the following vacancies:

• Principal – Deaf Department
• Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing – Science
• Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing – English
• Teacher of the Deaf Elementary
• Teacher of Multi Disabilities
• ASL/English Interpreter
• Residential Advisor – 3rd Shift
• Audiologist

To apply, please visit - https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?page=1&query=vsdb.

#VSDB #Careers #TogetherWeEmpower

3 days ago, VSDB
The VSDB logo is above the words "We are Hiring" underneath it is a blue banner that says "Updated 5/11/2026"
🎶✨ Take Me Home, Country Roads ✨🎶
Our Spring Concert, Country Roads, was a beautiful celebration of music, talent, and school spirit! From heartfelt performances to toe-tapping favorites, our students truly shined on stage.
A huge thank you to our amazing students, staff, and families for sharing your time, energy, and support to make this concert such a success. We are so proud of the hard work and passion our students brought to every note! 🎤🎻👏
We also want to thank our special guests Dr. Kate Maxlow, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Education, and Mr. Charles Schwab, Lions Club First Vice District Governor in District 24-L and his wife Mary Beth Schwab who is a Treasurer for Lions of Virginia Foundation, for taking the time to come watch our students perform!

#CountryRoads #SpringConcert #VSDBProud #StudentTalent #MusicBringsUsTogether

6 days ago, VSDB
Students performing on a stage with country decor in the background. There is a singer, a guitar player, a piano player, and an accordian player.
Students are performing on stage, while others are dancing at the base of the stage with someone in a full chicken costume.
A young student is on stage playing a green fiddle. Country decor is in the background.
students are performing on stage. In the foreground we can see a "chicken coop" in the backrgound there is country decor.
Students are performing on stage with country decor in the background.
A student is playing at the piano.
Mr. Charles Schwab, Mary Beth Schwab, Lindsay Burris, and Charity Reedy Warigon stand for a photo outside.
Lindsay Burris, Dr. Kate Maxlow, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Education, Julie Conner, and Charity Reedy Warigon stand outside at VSDB.
We have an exciting announcement! VSDB has officially received Full Accreditation from the Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf (CEASD). Last accredited by CEASD in 2012, VSDB is proud to reattain our accreditation status, reaffirming our commitment to accountability and credibility, quality education, student success, and continuous improvement. Thank you to all of our stakeholders, survey participants, feedback groups, and steering committee for your hard work and dedication. Your voices and commitment make a difference every day for our amazing students! Our commitment to growth, accountability, and creating spaces where students build identity, belonging, and leadership remains strong. We couldn’t be more proud to see our students continue to Grow, Do, and Become! [ID: group photo of the VSDB Accreditation Steering Committee on the porch of Main Hall: Lindsay Burris is in the center holding the certificate from CEASD.]
7 days ago, VSDB
six women standing on the porch of main hall. one is holding the CEASD certificate
closeup of CEASD certificate

🎬Behind the Scenes: Work Based Learning Video Production 🎬

Our students and staff have been hard at work preparing for this Friday, May 8th at our annual Work Study Breakfast – - a special event where we celebrate the accomplishments and growth of our students throughout the year!
At the breakfast, we’ll welcome our on-campus and off-campus work site supervisors for a morning of appreciation, breakfast, a guest speaker, and recognition of our amazing students as they receive certificates for their participation in the Work Study Program this year.
One of the highlights of the morning will be the premiere of our professionally produced end-of-year Work Study video, showcasing students in action throughout the school year, along with interviews featuring VSDB staff, community business partners, and students. The video will be released publicly at a later date!
A huge THANK YOU goes to Mike O’Neal of @huskyunicornmedia, who generously donated countless hours filming, directing, and editing this special project. We are incredibly grateful for his talent, creativity, and dedication in helping us capture our Work Based Learning program and the experiences of our students.
Feel free to check out Mike on Instagram: @huskyunicornmedia or on his Facebook page: Husky Unicorn Media
We’d also like to recognize Colin Ernest, who served as assistant producer during filming. 🎥👏
We can’t wait to celebrate the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our students and community partners!
#WorkBasedLearning #WorkStudy #CareerReadiness #StudentSuccess #VSDB #TogetherWeEmpower
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#1 Picture: Filming the general manager at Food Lion
#2 Picture: Behind the scenes in
#3 Picture: Filming at NuBeginning Farm: The Store
#4 Picture: Mike and Colin setting up for on campus interviews

8 days ago, VSDB
A sliver of a person is shown standing in a grocery store while the camerman is recording them.
Three monitors are set up. Two dispaly editing software, one has a clip of the film on it.
Students and staff are gathered in a grocery store and are signing to each other. There is a camera man recording everything, and a man holding a light stick tpwards to group.
Peeople are setting up filming equipment - one person is plugging in a charger while the other sets up a lighting rig.
Earlier this month, VSDB hosted DARS Day in partnership with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)! Regional Counselors of the Deaf (RCDs) visited campus to share information about services that support our Deaf students as they transition to adulthood. Students ages 14 and up had the opportunity to meet with their RCDs from their home regions, ask questions, and begin building important connections for their future. Events like this play a vital role in helping students prepare for life after high school and connect with the supports they need to succeed. To learn more about the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), go to: https://dars.virginia.gov/ #VSDB #TransitionServices #DARS #PreETS #WorkBasedLearning #CareerReadiness #DeafEducation #StudentSuccess #FutureReady #VocationalRehabilitation #TogetherWeEmpower
14 days ago, VSDB
Students sit around a table looking at a speaker
students are sitting around a table while having a conversation
students make funny faces and pose with peace signs
students mingle in a room while a power point slide is projected.
As of April 27th, 2026, the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is accepting applications for the following vacancies.

• Principal – Deaf Department
• Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing – Science
• Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing – English
• Teacher of the Deaf Elementary
• Teacher of Multi Disabilities
• ASL/English Interpreter
• Residential Advisor – 3rd Shift
• Housekeeping Worker
To apply, please visit - https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?page=1&query=vsdb.

#VSDB #Careers #TogetherWeEmpower
17 days ago, VSDB
VSDB's logo is above the words "We are hiring. Updated 4/27/2026".

A group of VSDB staff and fellow classmates went to Eastern Mennonite University to support recent VSDB graduate, Carina Groll, at her Jazz Ensemble Concert. Carina was known for her outstanding piano skills throughout her time at VSDB. She and the group dazzled everyone with a variety of jazz pieces spanning the world. We were so proud to support her and wish her continued success in everything she continues to do after VSDB!

20 days ago, VSDB
a group of VSDB students with VSDB Alum and EMU student, Carina. Left to right - Gladys, Morris. Carina, Charlotte, Amiyah, Mikayla, and Macy. Carina has a big smile and is wearing a sunshine headband.
🎶 Take me home… to our Spring Concert!

Get ready for a toe-tappin’, exciting evening as our talented students bring you "Country Road"! From uplifting melodies to show-stopping performances, this is a night you won’t want to miss. 🎤✨

Join us as we celebrate the season with music, joy, and a whole lot of school spirit.

📅 May 7th, 2026
📍Healy Auditorium
⏰ 1pm

Grab your boots (optional) and come cheer on our amazing performers!

#SpringConcert #CountryRoad #VSDBP #TogetherWeEmpower
22 days ago, VSDB
A guitar is in the background of the words " Country Road. May 7th, 2026. Healy Auditorium. 1PM"
Several students from our Deaf Department recently presented at Virginia's Poetry Out Loud competition, held at the Wayne Theater. Check out the video (linked to start at the welcoming message from VSDB's Interim Superintendent, Charity Warigon at 42:45) https://www.youtube.com/live/E8n5pb53xRE?si=slTK8rTKMICJeDT8&t=2565. Several students present their ASL Personification Poems after Superintendent Warigon, and several others present again at 1:23:36 https://www.youtube.com/live/E8n5pb53xRE?si=j-RaBuAJbnFQSKL8&t=5016. Thank you to all of our students who presented in this! Great job!
23 days ago, VSDB
Poetry out loud image. collage-type design of Wayne Theater logo, Poetry Out Loud logo, a neon outline of the state of VA with the word Virginia extended from it, National Endowment for the Arts logo,and gold accents.
As of April 21st, 2026, the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is accepting applications for the following vacancies:

• Principal – Deaf Department
• Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing – Science
• Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing – English
• Teacher of the Deaf Elementary
• Teacher of Multi Disabilities
• ASL/English Interpreter
• Speech Language Pathologist
• Housekeeping Worker
To apply, please visit - https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?page=1&query=vsdb.

#VSDB #Careers #TogetherWeEmpower
23 days ago, VSDB
VSDB's crest is above the words "we are hiring. Updated 4/21/2026".
We are pleased to announce that Julie Conner has been appointed as Principal of the Blind Department at the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind. This is part of the structural change we are bringing to leadership at VSDB, transitioning from one principal and an assistant principal serving the entire school to two dedicated principals with expertise in their respective departments. Julie has the leadership qualities and knowledge of the educational needs of students who are blind or visually impaired that will serve the Blind Department well. Julie brings 15 years of dedicated service to VSDB, including the past two years in leadership as Assistant Principal. She has also served for many years as a Special Education Facilitator, supporting both students and staff and playing a key role in the development of the Independent Living Apartment program. Throughout her time at VSDB, Julie has demonstrated a strong commitment to the school’s students, staff, and families. She has consistently fostered collaboration and helped advance programs and initiatives that support student success across the school community. Julie has an extensive background in special education. She began her career teaching students with disabilities in a public elementary school and has held several teaching roles during her time at VSDB, including working with students with Multiple Disabilities and those of transition age. She earned her endorsement as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired and continued instructing various classes in the Blind Department and served as the department’s lead teacher. These experiences have shaped her leadership approach, emphasizing collaboration, meaningful instruction, and continuous improvement to meet the needs of all students. As VSDB continues to grow, Julie is excited to step into this new role and values continued collaboration among departments to provide the highest-quality education for students who are blind or visually impaired, Deaf, and DeafBlind. In her new position, she will continue to support schoolwide initiatives that promote growth while providing strong leadership, support, and structure within the Blind Department. Please join us in congratulating Julie on her appointment and in supporting this next chapter of leadership at VSDB. Additionally, VSDB is still searching for a Principal for the Deaf Department. Please share the posting with those who may be interested https://www.vsdb.k12.va.us/page/careers.
28 days ago, VSDB
Headshot of Julie Conner wearing a black sweater over a black and white striped shirt

As of April 14, 2026, the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is accepting applications for the following vacancies.

• Principal – Deaf Department
• Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing – Science
• Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing – English
• Teacher of the Deaf Elementary
• Teacher of Multi Disabilities
• ASL/English Interpreter
• Speech Language Pathologist
• Art Teacher

To apply, please visit - https://www.vsdb.k12.va.us/page/careers

#VSDB #Careers #TogetherWeEmpower

30 days ago, VSDB
VSDB's logo appears above the words "We are hiring"
Supporting Your Blind or Visually Impaired Child at Home with the Expanded Core Curriculum - a virtual workshop provided by VSDB 's Sarah Whittington, TVI.

Join us for an informative parent presentation focused on how to support the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) at home for students with visual impairments.

Wednesday, April 22, from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm via Zoom. Register at: https://bit.ly/ecc_intro. If you are unable to join us live, but would like to receive the recording, please register so the recording can be sent to you.

This session will provide a brief overview of the nine ECC areas and offer practical, easy-to-implement ideas to help your child build essential skills in everyday routines.
Learn simple strategies to strengthen independence, self-advocacy, organization, social skills, daily living skills, and more — all within your home environment.

This presentation serves as an introduction and preview to a more in-depth ECC workshop series that will be offered next school year. Whether you are new to the ECC or looking for fresh ideas, this session will provide helpful tools and a roadmap for supporting your child’s growth.

We hope you’ll join us!

For more information, please contact Julie Saum at julie.saum@vsdb.k12.va.us or 540-480-6156.
about 1 month ago, VSDB
flyer for event. all text included in the post. Image of a person's legs and feet while walking with a cane.

🌟 Work Study Wednesday: Ride with Pride! 🌟

We’re thrilled to partner with Ride with Pride, Augusta County’s premier destination for equine-assisted therapies. They provide a nurturing space for individuals aged 4 and up with intellectual, physical, or emotional challenges. Their programs are designed to unlock potential, offering paths to empowerment and healing. 🐴

While our students aren’t riding, they’re gaining hands-on work experience by supporting the facility with day-to-day tasks—cleaning feed bowls, maintaining stalls, and grooming horses. They’re loving the chance to contribute, build responsibility, practice teamwork, and, of course, spend time with the horses! 

This is our first year partnering with Ride with Pride, and we’re excited to add them as one of our Work-Based Learning sites. Special thanks to Lynn McKeoun for making this connection possible.

Are you a local business interested in helping our students grow through real-world experiences? Contact us to explore partnership opportunities!

#RideWithPride #WorkBasedLearning #StudentSpotlight #EquestrianLife #StauntonVA #HandsOnLearning #SkillsForLife #Teamwork #CommunityPartners #EquineTherapy #VSDB #TogetherWeEmpower

about 1 month ago, VSDB
Students are washing platisc conatriners outside on the grass.
A student is smiling next to a large horse that is looking our of their stall.
A student is using a tool to clean out a horses hoof.
A student is mucking out a stall.
A teacher smiles at a black horse standing beside her.
A student is moving a wheelbarrow outside.
A brown horse is in a stall while a student pets their nose.
Today, VSDB is feeling lucky to have such incredible staff who bring joy, laughter, and heart to our school!

We saw one staff member dressed to impress for St. Patrick’s Day, and we just had to share his leprechaun costume—talk about bringing the spirit and style! 🍀

What makes YOU feel lucky? ✨

#StPatricksDay #VSDB #TogetherWeEmpower
about 2 months ago, VSDB
A Staff member with a long orange beard smiles in front of a board that has paper 4 leaf clovers on it and says "What makes you feel lucky". The man is in a green tophat, green coat, wearing a green tie, and has folden shoe buckles on his black loafers - it is a beautiful leprechaun costume.
We are looking forward to welcoming you at our Virtual Open House community input session tomorrow, Friday, March 13, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. Here is some preliminary information about the goals of this project: https://aptg.co/SHk_xP. Please remember to register at https://bit.ly/vsdb_main_hall to get the link to attend.
2 months ago, VSDB
information flyer about the goals of this renovation. PDF link in post is accessible with screen readers and zoom text.
Community Open House flyer. cream and burgundy color scheme. text and an image if a current hallway in main hall. text is included in the post caption.
Here are the upcoming games for the rest of the 2026 Boys Goal ball season!
2 months ago, Mikayla Freimuth
Graphic of the 2026 Boys Goalball schedule featuring games from March 11th to March 20-22 Patriotic red, white, and blue design with bold text and team logos.
Sunrise over VSDB — where every day begins with learning, community, and opportunity.

#TogetherWeEmpower #VSDB #Sunrise
2 months ago, VSDB
A bright orange sunrise begins in the distance. The sky is cloudy and tinged pink near the orange. The VSDB buildings are in the forefront with the lights from the building shining bight.
At Nu-Beginning Farm Store, teamwork is always on the menu!
Pictured left to right: Ronnie, Lucy, and Mari working together to wrap butter so it’s ready for the baker to use. It may seem like a small task, but it’s an important part of keeping the kitchen running smoothly – and the students take pride in their work!
Through VSDB’s Work-Based Learning experiences, students are building more than job skills. Along with food prep, cleaning, inventory, and organization, Ronnie, Lucy and Mari are developing critical soft skills like communication, teamwork, time management, and professionalism – skills that prepare them for employment. And, Patti, their job coach is there to support them every step of the way.
John and his team are exceptional supervisors, showing patience, compassion, and a commitment to teaching. We are so grateful for their partnership over the years and the meaningful opportunities they provide for our students!
If you’re a local business interested in becoming a Work-Based Learning partner, we’d love to connect!

#WorkBasedLearning #CommunityPartnership #StauntonVA #StudentSuccess #Teamwork #JobSkills #TogetherWeEmpower
2 months ago, VSDB
Three students are working with butter at a counter in a bakery.
A couple is smiling at the camera . They are in their store. The gentleman is in an apron.

Friendship was on the menu at our recent residential Friendship & Supper Party! Students enjoyed a fun evening of sharing a meal, playing games, and spending time together. Moments like these help make our residential community feel like home.

2 months ago, VSDB
girl dressed in pink and holding her hands in the shape of a heart
male and female student sitting at a table and smiling
two girls holding hands and dancing
two female students sitting together at a table. one is smiling and one is laughing
students and staff holding phone flashlights at a disco ball to see the light reflect around the room
students walking around chairs for a game of musical chairs
students racing to find a seat in a game of musical chairs
table decoration - crafted flowers in a jar with lights
students racing to find a seat during a game of musical chairs