Candace Wilkerson

Candace Wilkerson began their work experience as an Elementary School Teacher in Prince William County Public Schools in 1993. Candace continued teaching in different school districts, including Henrico County School District and Goochland County Public Schools, until 2009. From 2009 to 2011, Candace worked as an Assistant Principal in Louisa County Public Schools before becoming the Principal of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in 2011. Currently, they hold the position of Director of Elementary Education in Henrico County Public Schools since July 2020.

Candace Wilkerson holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from Virginia State University, which they earned from 1988 to 1992. Candace then pursued a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction at George Mason University, completing it from 1995 to 1997. Later, in 2007 to 2009, they obtained a Post Master's Certificate in Educational Leadership and Administration, General from Virginia Commonwealth University. Additionally, they have a Post Graduate Professional License, but further details about its institution, month, and year of obtaining are not available.