# Jared Cotton’s Legacy in Chesapeake Schools | Virginia Beach News

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Podcast: [Virginia Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/virginia-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560167)
Published: 2026-07-06T12:46:38+00:00
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After eight transformative years as superintendent of Chesapeake schools, Jared Cotton is stepping down—but not before leaving behind a legacy of resilience, innovation, and community trust. He led the district through the pandemic, expanded career and technical education, rolled out laptops for every student, and built a new career center—all while earning state superintendent of the year honors in 2019. With a 30-year education career that included teaching, IT, and leadership across diverse districts, Cotton championed pathways to success, spotlighting community colleges and earning a doctorate from George Washington. He’s staying on briefly to ensure a smooth transition, and will soon join the University of Virginia to shape a statewide education consortium. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6313a5334938f609

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