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John B. Dey Elementary School Modernization AIA Hard Hat tour
As the project progresses, HBA’s Lauren Perry led a tour for local architects and engineers. HBA teamed with AIA Hampton Roads as part of their “Hard Hat Tours” which allows licensed architects to continue their education by observing unique construction challenges faced by other local architects, and young aspiring architects to gain valuable first hand experience […]
John B. Dey Elementary School Design – Construction Progress Phase A
The Modernization of John B. Dey Elementary School is coming along nicely, and we are thrilled to see the building taking shape! In this first phase of construction, John B. Dey is getting a new Gymnasium and a new Cafeteria. These spaces are both much larger than their current space, which will allow for more space […]
Kellam High School highlighted during a EduTechGuys podcast
This is Chris Freeman, Kellam High School AP Environmental Science Teacher, talking about the Kellam HS design process and the role of his students and co-teachers in shaping the vision for the design of the school and the educational courtyards. He also talks about how the Kellam HS building design supports flexible learning environments, student […]
Virginia Beach Education Foundation celebrates 25 years
On November 2nd the Virginia Beach Education Foundation celebrated TGIF (Teacher Grants Improving Futures) as well as their 25th Anniversary at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Virginia Beach. This year the VBEF awarded a record $125,000 to 59 grant recipients. In their 25 years the VBEF has awarded more than $1.43 million […]
Thank You Teachers!
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! As a thank you to some of the wonderful teachers that HBA employees have had, we’re sharing testimonials of our favorite memories with teachers to “Thank a Teacher”. “My high school French teacher, Larissa Arist at North Harford High School, encouraged me and my friends to explore French beyond just learning […]
VBCPS wins VSBA Green Schools Challenge
**This text is taken verbatim from a VBCPS News Release (No. 030), originally published 12/03/14** Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) took home first place from the Virginia School Board Association’s (VSBA) Green Public Schools Challenge. VBCPS won in the category of school divisions with student populations of more than 10,000. In addition, VBCPS once […]
Grace Cope, CID
Grace Cope, Associate IIDA, has passed the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) examination. She is now qualified for Certification as an Interior Designer in the state of Virginia. Grace graduated with a BS/ Interior Design degree from Virginia Tech in 2011 and began working at HBA in 2009 through the HRACRE internship program. She […]
STEM Robotics Challenge
For the second year in a row, my son Matt participated in the STEM ROBOTICS CHALLENGE held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center on June 6, 2014. The STEM ROBOTICS CHALLENGE is an annual competition held by Virginia Beach City Schools for the purpose of furthering Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The annual competition had two […]