Jared Cotton’s Legacy in Chesapeake Schools | Virginia Beach News

After eight transformative years as superintendent of Chesapeake schools, Jared Cotton is stepping down—but not before leaving behind a legacy of resilience, innovation, and community trust. He led the district through the pandemic, expanded career and technical education, rolled out laptops for every student, and built a new career center—all while earning state superintendent of the year honors in 2019. With a 30-year education career that included teaching, IT, and leadership across diverse districts, Cotton championed pathways to success, spotlighting community colleges and earning a doctorate from George Washington. He’s staying on briefly to ensure a smooth transition, and will soon join the University of Virginia to shape a statewide education consortium. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6313a5334938f609