We are committed to ensuring the experiences our students have in our school division are engaging, positive, and aligned with our mission, vision, and core values.
Vision: Inspiring and preparing the next generation to make a positive impact
Mission: To maximize the potential of every learner
Core Values: Excellence, Creativity, Courage, Honor, Optimism
Our instructional program rivals that of any school division in the country. Our students benefit from exceptionally talented and caring teachers, small class sizes, rigorous academic pathways, award winning career and technical education programs, rich co-curricular opportunities, and storied athletic programs, all in a personalized and supportive atmosphere. Niche.com ranks Goochland County Public Schools as the #1 school division "in the Richmond area." View our pupil/teacher ratio here.
Assistant Superintendent of Instruction
Stephen Geyer, Ed.D.
Division-wide Instructional Programming
sgeyer@glnd.k12.va.us | (804) 556-5609
Director of Exceptional Education
Sarah Franklin-Murray
Special Education, Preschool, English for Speakers of Other Languages, Student Services
sfranklinmurray@glnd.k12.va.us | (804) 556-5622
Director of Career and Technical Education & STEM
Bruce Watson, M.Ed.
Career and Technical Education, STEM Education, Work-Based Learning
bwatson@glnd.k12.va.us | (804) 556-5613
Coordinator of Technology Integration & Innovation
Matthew Caratachea, Ph.D.
Instructional Technology, Computer Science, School Libraries, Professional Learning, Virtual Learning
mcaratachea@glnd.k12.va.us | (804) 556-5623
Division Coordinator of Student Programming
Christin East, Ed.D.
Work-Based Learning, Summer Programming, Adult Education, Federal Grants Management, Policy, Student Attendance (Elementary & Secondary), Student Discipline
ceast@glnd.k12.va.us | (804) 556-5642
Coordinator of Student Advancement
Beth Fowler, Ed.D.
Gifted Programming, Advance College Academy, Dual Enrollment, Governor's Schools, Equity
bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us | (804) 556-5610
Division Coordinator of Assessment & Evaluation
Stacey Rainbolt, Ed.D.
Student Assessments
srainbolt@glnd.k12.va.us | (804) 363-0010
Instructional Information
