Sierrah Chavis

Mrs. Chavis has over 10 years of experience in education. She has worked in different educational settings but her passion for youth and helping the underserved or the “underdog” see their full potential remains consistent throughout her work in advocating for people with disabilities, DEI, and domestic violence victims and survivors. She currently serves as the Director of Education with United Way of South Hampton Roads. She has a master’s degree in Special Education and School Leadership and Administration from Old Dominion University. Mrs. Chavis is 2x best selling published author and has written for several educational publications, blogs, and articles. Mrs. Chavis has presented at several conferences, women empowerment events, and radio. She has received several awards including the Diversity Champion award from Old Dominion University, the Impact Leadership award from the Virginia Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (VASCD), the Teacher of the Year award from the Virginia Council for Learning Disabilities, and most recently National Teacher of the Year from the Council of Learning Disabilities. She enjoys cooking, writing, and volunteering her time in the community with her three daughters.