Terri Edmunds-Heard
Dr. Terri Edmunds-Heard was appointed assistant superintendent (interim) for the Department of Special Services in July 2023.
Previously, she was the executive principal for school improvement for Region 5 where she reviewed and monitored school achievement data, coached and developed principals, and served as an instructional leader and advocate for all students and schools. Prior to Region 5, she was an executive principal for Region 4.
Edmunds-Heard brings a wealth of experience to the Department of Special Services. She taught special education in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Davison County Public Schools, Fluvanna County Public Schools, Cabarrus County Public Schools, Richmond City, and Fairfax County Public Schools.
Edmunds-Heard's administrative experience includes school-based administrative duties in Charlotte-Mecklenburg and Fairfax County. She has served as a special education department chair and as the administrator over the school’s special education department.
A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s degree in special education, Dr. Edmunds-Heard earned her master’s degree in special education from Peabody College, Vanderbilt University, and her doctorate degree in educational leadership and policy studies degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.