ABOUT US

TIM MACK: President
 

Tim is a concerned citizen and father whose children matriculated through the Virginia Beach Public Schools. As a father, he knows the importance of quality education for each and every child in our community and putting students and families first. As an attorney, he also realizes the ominous changes taking place in education that is not only putting the interests of students secondary and diminishing quality but are also leading to the indoctrination of students rather than the development of healthy, happy, strong, independent, well-educated citizens our community and country need. He hopes to help build a grassroots movement to educate families, develop effective educational policies, and help those without a voice have a voice in restoring a quality, non-political education that truly puts students first. 

CONTACT:  president@studentsfirstva.com

BECKY HAY:  Operations Director

Becky works in benefits administration and is a mom of four children, three of whom have graduated from VBCPS schools. Becky has served in various volunteer capacities throughout her children's educational journeys, including as a board member of a charter school in Minnesota. A job opportunity for her husband brought their family to Virginia almost 10 years ago. As the daughter of a teacher who taught for more than 30 years, Becky values the partnerships between teachers, administration and parents, but fully believes that parents are the primary advocate in all things related to their children - including education.  Educational excellence as well as personal responsibility and accountability by all stakeholders in education are her top concerns, and she believes these are key in transforming our schools and communities.

CONTACT: info@studentsfirstva.com

VICTORIA MANNING: Vice President

Vicky is a mother who got involved in public education when policies that were being implemented negatively impacted her children. She is serving her second term as an elected Virginia Beach School Board member. Vicky has been a voice for transparency and an advocate for parents. Her husband is a retired military officer of 30 years and she takes very seriously the sacrifices that our military members have made and continue to make so that every American can continue to enjoy our freedom and liberty. She has been an avid volunteer in her community, serving in the Boy Scouts of America, leadership in her church, and volunteering in Virginia Beach Public Schools. She was also named volunteer of the year for her local wrestling club. As an avid distance runner and former triathlete, she knows what it takes to persevere and get to the finish line. 

Vicky is a graduate of Old Dominion University and is completing a Master's Degree in Law from Regent University.