Our Team

Mac R. Beaton, Director
Career and Technical Education provides students with the foundational knowledge to jumpstart their careers while preparing them for continuing education. Students who complete a CTE program graduate with more than just a diploma. Many graduate with not only a skill-set that prepares them for the world of work but also a nationally recognized certification or state license. CTE courses enable students to develop industry contacts to build resumes that can be used for future employment programs in apprenticeships, two- and four-year colleges and private career schools. The programs we offer at CTE help strengthen academic achievement, enhance leadership and employable skills, and provide hands-on applications of academic concepts. Many offer the opportunity to gain college credit while in high school. In short, taking a Career and Technical Education program while in high school is a decision that “pays” as you prepare for the future.

1910 East Parham Road, Henrico VA, 23228
804-261-9441
mrbeaton@henrico.k12.va.us

Dr. William J. Crowder Jr., Ph.D., Ed. D, Assistant Director
"B.J." serves as assistant director of workforce and career development for Henrico County Public Schools. he has more than 20 years of experience in education. Throughout his career, he has held various positions, including principal, associate principal, assistant principal, classroom teacher and athletic coach. B.J. is deeply committed to helping students uncover their passions and guiding them toward career paths, ensuring they graduate prepared to enroll in higher education, enlist in the military, and/or become employed in the workforce.

B.J. is a proud graduate of Henrico County Public Schools. He attended Sandston Elementary School, Fairfield Middle School and Highland Springs High School, where he is honored as a member of the school's Wall of Fame. He holds a Bachelor of Science in information systems from Virginia Commonwealth University, an educational specialist degree in administration and supervision from The George Washington University, and a Doctor of Education in educational leadership from Liberty University. In addition, B.J. earned a master’s degree in ministry and a Ph.D. in clinical pastoral counseling.

An active member of his community, B.J. serves as Rotary District 7600 assistant governor and is a past president of the Sandston Rotary Club. He also serves on the board of directors for Mechanicsville Little League, where he coaches baseball, and has previously served on the boards of the Chickahominy YMCA and Jacob’s Chance. As an ordained minister, B.J. has served in various roles in local churches over the past 20 years.

B.J. and his wife, Julia, who is also an educator, reside in Hanover County with their three children: William, Joseph and Henry.

804-261-9450 
wjcrowder@henrico.k12.va.us

Beverly L. Cocke, Administrative Coordinator of Workforce and Career Development
Beverly serves as a liaison to the business community, building meaningful stakeholder relationships and partnering with others to offer work-based learning opportunities while preparing students for success after high school. Some of those opportunities include job shadowing, business tours, work experiences and events such as the Life Ready Expo, CTE Career Rodeo and Letter-of-Intent Signing Day. Beverly, a respected career and technical education advocate and community volunteer, served for eight years on the Henrico County School Board, representing the Brookland District. She is a “panther proud” Hermitage High School alumna and a lifelong resident of Glen Allen.

804-261-9451
blcocke@henrico.k12.va.us