The Halifax Education Association (HEA) is an affiliate of the Virginia Education Association (VEA) and the National Education Association (NEA), representing millions of school employees nationwide. Locally, the HEA is a professional organization concerned with advancing the cause of education for all individuals. We provide educational representation, job protection and member services directly to the employees of Halifax County Public Schools.
HEA 2025-2026 Leadership Team
Mary Knupp
HEA President
Sharisse Weaver
HEA Executive Vice President
Temeka Ferrell
HEA Vice President for Membership Development and Communications
Jocelyn Forest
HEA Vice President for Government Relations
Ruth Smith- Leigh
HEA Secretary
Cassandra Crump
HEA Treasurer
Virginia Education Association
8001 Franklin Farms Drive, Suite 200
Richmond, VA 23229
Tel: 804-648-5801 or 800-552-9554
Halifax Education Association
625 Piney Forest Rd Suite 301C Danville, VA 24540
Tel: 434-799-5498 Fax: 434-799-7441