Future Educators Academy: August 2026 Updates

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FEA Faculty & Dean Win Awards at Annual Recognition Celebration

Future Educators Academy (FEA) faculty received the Collaboration Award at 91影视鈥檚 annual Faculty Awards and Recognition Ceremony in May.

Nine people stand in a line on a stage at a 91影视 event, each of the eight in front holding a framed "Collaboration Award" certificate.
FEA faculty wins Collaboration Award.

Additionally, Dr. Nicole Munday, dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, received the 2026 Distinguished Administrator Award! She was nominated by multiple faculty and staff members who had these things to share about her:

鈥淪he operates with transparency and a can-do attitude, helping navigate challenging situations or to brainstorm solutions in a collaborative and transparent way; she also embodies a wealth of integrity; Nicole weighs decisions in a measured way, and she always shares her rationale and considers feedback as a working piece of her deliberations; Nicole鈥檚 leadership is a steadying influence that helps those working under her maintain their composure and follow by example; she provides insightful suggestions for how to improve processes while still protecting faculty鈥檚 time and main focus on teaching; she truly relies on her faculty鈥檚 knowledge and expertise, and she is often a voice speaking up on college committees and workgroups to consider the faculty鈥檚 point of view鈥�.

Three women stand smiling together on a stage at a 91影视 event, with one woman in the middle, Nicole Munday, holding a small glass award. She wears a red blazer over a white top with jeans. To her left is a woman with curly blonde hair in a navy top and cream pants, and to her right is a woman with gray-brown hair wearing a royal blue dress and teal earrings. Behind them is a wooden podium with a partial 91影视 sign, a tall floral arrangement with blue and white flowers, and a Virginia state flag.
Dr. Nicole Munday (center) with Dr. Kimberly Blosser, president. (left) and Dr. Johanna Weiss, vice president of academics and student services (right).

Dr. Munday, we are so proud of what you do for us and the college every day!

New Student Orientation

On May 19, the FEA welcomed incoming students and their families to New Student Orientation. Hosted by returning FEA seniors, the event marked the beginning of these students’ journey toward simultaneously earning both an Associate of Science Degree in Education and a high school diploma.

A large room full of attendees seated at round tables with navy tablecloths, watching a presentation at a 91影视 event. On the projector screen, a slide reads "Congratulations! You are a college student!" with a Venn diagram showing "High School," "Dual Enrollment," and "College" overlapping circles. A woman, Lori K., stands at a podium near the screen presenting. 91影视 and Future Educators Academy banners are visible in the background, along with American and Virginia state flags. Attendees have papers, water bottles, and popcorn on their tables.
FEA juniors and parents attending orientation.

The evening introduced students and families to the academic expectations of college coursework, FEA policies and procedures, practicum requirements, student support services, and program logistics. Current FEA seniors, Skyla and Derek, shared their experiences and offered words of encouragement to the incoming class.

Four smiling people pose at a 91影视 Future Educators Academy welcome table in a hallway. Two young women stand on the left side of the table, one in a gray floral top and one in a black polka-dot blouse, while two young men in matching navy polo shirts sit behind the table. The table is covered with a navy blue tablecloth reading "91影视 Future Educators Academy," and holds stacks of blue folders, a mug of pens, and papers. A sign behind them reads "Welcome Future Educators," and a 91影视 digital display is visible in the background.
FEA seniors represent at New Student Orientation.

Parents and students then participated in separate sessions. Parents met with FEA Director Lori Killough, who offered encouragement and practical guidance on supporting their students as they transition into the responsibilities and expectations of college while still in high school. New and returning FEA students took part in team-building activities led by FEA Professor Jennifer Strickler.

The evening concluded with optional campus tours, and students and families left excited to begin classes on Aug. 17.

FEA Students and Professor Join the 20th Anniversary Celebration for the Luray-Page County Center

On June 11, FEA seniors and Page County residents, Emilee and Sophia, along with FEA professor Jennifer Strickler, a Page County resident, participated in and were recognized at the 20th anniversary celebration. 

Four women stand in a lobby beneath a "Welcome" sign at a 91影视 campus, near a colorful painted mural and a floral arrangement. A woman in a cream dress speaks into a microphone stand while holding a folder, addressing two young women, one in a black-and-white polka-dot top and black skirt, and the other in a coral top and jeans. A fourth woman in a floral skirt and white top gestures toward the two younger women. Glass entrance doors and a reception desk are visible in the background.
FEA Seniors, Emilee and Sophia (center), with President Blosser (left) and Professor Strickler (right).
Four smiling women pose together in a hallway near an elevator and a "Health Sciences Lab" sign at a 91影视 event. From left to right: an older woman in a pastel plaid dress, a young woman in a coral top and jeans, a young woman in a white polka-dot blouse and black skirt, and a woman in a floral dress with a tan belt. In the background, a table with a blue-and-white checkered cloth holds food, and another attendee in a floral top is partially visible.
FEA Seniors, Emilee and Sophia (center),with Professor Strickler (right) and Page County resident, Kim Strickler (left).

As We Begin a New Academic Year, 91影视 Has a Lot to Offer 

There are many opportunities for students to get involved in campus happenings.  Be sure to check out the Student Life website for a calendar of events and more details! 

Also, don鈥檛 forget to explore all the support and resources that are here for you as a student. 

A Few Odds and Ends to Note for Back to School 

  • Attendance: We are required by the school systems to track and report attendance daily, and they take this seriously. Please email [email protected] with any attendance alterations (absences, early dismissals, late arrivals), no later than 8:00 a.m. the day of occurrence. For early dismissals/late arrivals, students will need to check in (or out) with the FEA Office (The Lodge, Rm. 325) before going elsewhere.  
    • Practicum Days:听If students are absent/leaving early/arriving late, please email听your听91影视听practicum instructor听(Professor Johnson or Professor Strickler),听your cooperating teacher at the elementary school, and听include听[email protected]听to notify them of听any changes听no later than 8:00 a.m.听that morning.听
  • Cell Phones:听鈥淣o Cell Phone Use鈥澨齩n campus.听Should emergencies arise, parents听should听contact the FEA office at (540) 868-7235.听
  • Snacks:听FEA听provides听a听snack听at no cost to FEA students,听but听it听may not always be what students want. We听also听have vending machines听in Cornerstone Hall;听however, students would need to听purchase听these items themselves.听Students may also want to听bring听a drink in听their FEA tumblers or fill听them听at the water filter stations听around听campus.听
  • Transportation: Waiver forms听must be听submitted听and approved if听a听student is not听using the public school听system听transportation听(even if only occasionally).听Please contact the FEA office if you need a form.听
  • If a student is struggling,听please reach out to Mrs. Killough sooner rather听than later, via email听at听[email protected] or phone听(540) 868-7235听so that we can connect you with the right resources.听

Important Dates for FEA

  • Aug. 17 鈥� First Day for FEA Students 
  • Aug. 24 鈥� Fall Semester Officially Begins 
  • Sept. 7 鈥� Labor Day Holiday 
  • Sept. 25 鈥� First Day of Practicums 
  • Oct. 13 鈥� Field Trip to Belle Grove (Juniors) 
  • Nov. 2 鈥� Virtual Day for FEA 
  • Nov. 25-27: Thanksgiving Holiday/Closed 
  • Dec. 14-Jan.15 鈥� Students Continue in Practicums on the Days their School is in Session 
  • Jan. 19 鈥� FEA Spring 2027 Semester Begins