The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
John Hatchett is an experienced educator and coordinator with a robust background in engineering and mathematics. Currently serving as the Coordinator for the Academy for Engineering and Technology at The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research since August 2017, John also works as an Engineering Instructor at Danville Community College and as a Coaching Fellow at District C, both since August 2019. Prior experience includes roles as Faculty-in-Residence at Virginia State University and Assistant Director of AET at New College Institute, alongside teaching mathematics at Franklin County and Henry County Public Schools. John holds both a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech, earned in 2008 and 2003, respectively.
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) serves as a regional catalyst for economic transformation. Core focus areas include research that provides a clear path to commercialization, advanced learning opportunities where education meets experience, and economic development through conferencing and a partnership with the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance. It is located in scenic and historic Pittsylvania County on the VA/NC state line, within a short drive of Roanoke, Greensboro and Raleigh. Footprint served: counties of Patrick, Franklin, Henry, Pittsylvania, Halifax and Mecklenburg along with the cities of Martinsville and Danville The social media pages of the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) are limited public forums. IALR reserves the right to delete posts that include explicit language or content deemed to convey a nature of harassment or that pose or incite harm.