Proud Principal of @FirstColonialHS| Student-focused| Leadership mentor| Adjunct| 2022 VASSP HS Principal of the Year| 2026 VDOE Principal of Distinction

Joined November 2012
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👏👏👏 @FirstColonialHS graduates are proudly crossing the stage and receiving their diplomas as family, friends, and educators enthusiastically cheer them on for this well-earned achievement! 🎓 #VBCPSGradWeek #VBCPSClassof2026 #VBCPSCelebrates #VBCPSProud #WeAreVBSchools
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🇺🇸 Congratulations to the First Colonial Patriots Class of 2026! As tassels turn and caps fly, may you move forward with confidence, purpose, and pride in all that you have accomplished and plan to accomplish! 🤩 #VBCPSGradWeek #VBCPSClassof2026 #VBCPSCelebrates #VBCPSProud #WeAreVBSchools @FirstColonialHS
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I am just fortunate to have had the opportunity to be a part of such a great community! #WeRFC
Book Day 📚Bow Tie Day 🎀Rubber Duck Day 🐤 Shoes-No-Socks Day 👞 Just a few of our secret staff spirit days celebrating a principal who made a lasting impact. Thanks for the laughs, leadership, and memories—we'll miss you! 💙💛 #WeRFC #ThankYouPrincipal @MianiD
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Book Day 📚Bow Tie Day 🎀Rubber Duck Day 🐤 Shoes-No-Socks Day 👞 Just a few of our secret staff spirit days celebrating a principal who made a lasting impact. Thanks for the laughs, leadership, and memories—we'll miss you! 💙💛 #WeRFC #ThankYouPrincipal @MianiD
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Celebrating our retirees for their years of dedication and service in our first ever Retirement Walk! 👏 Mrs. Mehle, Mrs. Buehler, Mrs. Barfield, and Mr. Scarborough, you will truly be missed! 🩵💛#WeRFC @vbschools
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More than 200 students recently came together for the @VBopportunity TIDE Coalition end-of-year event to celebrate the work they’ve done to strengthen belonging in their schools. 💙 Students shared projects, participated in learning sessions, and reflected on ways to create welcoming school communities for students and staff. Watch more → youtube.com/watch?v=l0AJQQU-… #WeAreVBSchools #FutureReadyStudentsAtVBCPS
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🎉 Virginia Beach City Public Schools recently celebrated hard work, perseverance, growth, and opportunity at a Career and Technical Education Signing Day and Future Teacher Award Recipients Ceremony. From skilled trades and industry careers to military service and the next generation of educators, nearly 300 students are turning passion into purpose this year and preparing to make a meaningful impact in our community and beyond. Congratulations to all of the honorees as they signed their letters of intent and contracts to take their next steps toward bright and successful futures! 🎓✨ #VBCPSProud #WeAreVBSchools #FutureReadyStudentsAtVBCPS
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We are so proud of 2026 Future Teacher Award winners Izzy G. and Jada M. from First Colonial! Their outstanding work interning at Alanton Elementary earned recognition from a review panel—and a recommendation to return to VBCPS as future teachers! 🍎👏
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The School Board recently recognized staff and community partners for outstanding achievements: • Dr. Admon Alexander, @VBFACE1 – 2026 Constantino Community Impact Award • Meredith Snyder, @paeseagulls – National Art Education Association Southeastern Region Elementary Art Educator • @bayportcu – Virginia School Board Association 2026 Honor Roll Congratulations on these well-deserved recognitions! 👏 #WeAreVBSchools #VBCPSProud
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🎉 VBCPS has named its 2026 Model Partners, recognizing outstanding school-community collaborations that support student success, wellness, and growth. More than 1,700 partners support our schools each year, and these honorees represent excellence in action. #ModelPartners
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Five VBCPS principals were recognized by the School Board as 2025–2026 Virginia Principals of Distinction. 👏 Micah DeLoatch (@TESSeagulls)  Stephanie Haus (@RosemontForest)  Dr. Mark Makovec (@Landstownms)  Dr. Daniel Miani (@FirstColonialHS)  Dr. Ryan Schubart (@PAHSCAVS) #WeAreVBSchools #VBCPSProud @VDOE_News
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We are #VBCPSProud to share that six VBCPS high schools have been named to the W!SE Top 100 High Schools list, a national ranking that recognizes top-performing schools in financial literacy and highlights excellence in personal finance education. 👏 Congratulations to @BHSMarlins, Cox High School, @FirstColonialHS, @grcollegiate, @OceanLakesHS, and @TallwoodLions! #WeAreVBSchools #VBCPSCelebrates @wisenewyork
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Congratulations to five VBCPS principals recognized as part of the inaugural 2025–2026 Virginia Principals of Distinction! 👏🎉 VBCPS had the largest number of principals selected among participating divisions across the state. This honor reflects their strong leadership in student achievement, instructional practices, and school culture. Stay tuned as we celebrate these five principals at next week’s School Board meeting. #WeAreVBSchools #VBCPSProud
VDOE Announces the 2025-2026 Virginia Principals of Distinction Recognizing the inaugural class of our state’s highly accomplished principals Read more: ow.ly/tM9V50YOJNG
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FCHS is purpled up for our military families! #WeRFC @vbschools
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From the deep sea to the chessboard. 🌊♞ FC is making waves in the latest VBCPS "The Core" blog post! Catch the highlights of our Oceanography classes and the March Madness Chess Tournament. #WeRFC @vbschools Full story: vbcpsblogs.com/core/first-co…

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Students across VBCPS stepped into the roles of international leaders during a Model EU simulation hosted by the @virginia_tech Center for European and Transatlantic Studies. Students applied classroom learning to real-world global issues. #WeAreVBSchools #FutureReadyStudentsAtVBCPS #ChartingTheCourseAtVBCP
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Luke H. battled Dr. Miani in the Chess March Madness final game for the win! #WeRFC @vbschools
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Shout out to our incredible art, teachers and talented student artist for bringing creativity, color and inspiration to our school every day. You make our halls come alive. #YouthArtMonth #WeRFC @vbschools
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Arrive Alive gave students a powerful look at the VBPD, VBFD, VBEMS, the Sherriff’s Dept, and our very own, Officer Loveless. Today, as students shared their experiences—you could hear a pin drop. #ArriveAlive #WeRFC @vbschools
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DECA had a busy weekend at the State Competition. Addison was recognized as District President. Bo, Cormac, Allie, and Addison placed in their tests and role plays. Addison and Allie are state finalists and are going to Atlanta in April! @FirstColonialHS
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