Ten years ago, we lost our relentless leader, Walter Segaloff. Walter not only founded An Achievable Dream, but he also started a movement of change in Newport News. He saw a need to improve his community’s lives, and over 31 years later, his vision still lives. Those who have shared his dream since 1992 can… Read more »

“Once I understood the goal, mission and impact of An Achievable Dream, I knew it would be a dream!” — Crystal Tyler, Achievable Dream Middle and High at Lynnhaven, Virginia Beach Teachers provide students with the blueprint for their futures at An Achievable Dream. Teachers foster academic and social development in students and prepare them… Read more »

Smithfield Foods has pledged millions of dollars in funding to organizations improving access to education to help break down structural inequalities in our communities. Their philanthropic initiatives provide educational opportunities to employees, their families, and the community. We are grateful for our longstanding partnership with Smithfield Foods. Their support over the years has made an… Read more »

An Achievable Dream would like to congratulate our president and CEO, Dr. Lee Vreeland on being featured in the 2023 Inside Business Power List. Inside Business creates its annual Power List to recognize the leaders who have the most influence in shaping Hampton Roads, whether they are the decision-makers or those working behind the scenes. … Read more »

CLEMSON, S.C. — Charles and Susan Barker of Virginia Beach, Virginia, are deeply committed to improving the lives of those in their community and believe that education holds the power to transform lives and make dreams become realities. When their daughter Alexis “Lexie” became a Clemson Tiger, they, too, joined the Clemson Family and looked… Read more »

An Achievable Dream puts a twist on traditional parent-teacher conferences. Teachers allow our Dreamers to take responsibility and ownership of their learning during student-led conferences. The conferences involve Dreamers in the goal-setting and assessment process and engage families in richer, more transparent conversations about their progress. At the beginning of the school year, students received… Read more »

As we continue our Profiles in Leadership series, highlighting a few of the many leaders making a difference and impacting our communities, we are pleased to feature The Honorable Jennifer Rouse, Councilwoman, City of Virginia Beach. As an educator, what is your perspective on creating equitable opportunities through education? Why is it important for children… Read more »

As we continue our Profiles in Leadership series, highlighting a few of the many leaders making a difference and impacting our communities, we are pleased to feature a longstanding partner of An Achievable Dream and friend of Walter Segaloff, John R. Lawson. In this special 30th anniversary edition, we had the opportunity to interview Mr…. Read more »

An Achievable Dream (AAD) is pleased to announce the appointment of the organization’s two newest board members, Bill Brundage of Ferguson Enterprises and Ryan A. Hanson of Williams Mullen. “As our organization continues to expand, we are pleased to welcome Bill and Ryan to our boards of directors,” said Dr. Lee Vreeland, AAD president and… Read more »

As we continue our Profiles in Leadership series, highlighting a few of the many leaders making a difference and impacting our communities, we are pleased to feature Portia Cameron, An Achievable Dream Class of 2003 alumna and Director of Student Affairs at Legends Charter School in Maryland. In your current role as director of student… Read more »

As we continue our alumni series, “Where Are They Now,” travel in time with us as we follow our graduates on their journeys and discover how An Achievable Dream positively impacted their lives. Also featured in this series are each graduating class’s sponsor to share their inspiration for supporting their class and a reflection from… Read more »

As we continue our alumni series, “Where Are They Now,” travel in time with us as we follow our graduates on their journeys and discover how An Achievable Dream positively impacted their lives. Also featured in this series are each graduating class’s sponsor to share their inspiration for supporting their class and a reflection from… Read more »

Shukita Massey is a Class of 2001 graduate of An Achievable Dream. After graduating from AAD, Shukita attended Mary Baldwin College and the College of William and Mary School of Law. Since graduating from law school, she has dedicated her career to public service in the Hampton Roads area, as a law clerk with the… Read more »

Dr. Vreeland: Can you share about your first experience with An Achievable Dream? What were your impressions or takeaways from that experience? Dr. Maxwell: During my first encounter with An Achievable Dream, I was preparing for my annual InTouch Basketball event to unite the police and the community. I met you and asked if New… Read more »

A Family Legacy, A Growing Dream As we expand An Achievable Dream’s program in Virginia Beach with the construction of An Achievable Dream Middle & High School at Lynnhaven, many members of the community are stepping up to support this new growth, and the students AAD will continue to serve by sponsoring a classroom or… Read more »

As we continue our Profiles in Leadership series, highlighting a few of the many leaders making a difference and impacting our communities, we are pleased to feature Reverend Tyrone Nelson, pastor of Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church in Richmond. We had the opportunity to interview Reverend Nelson on his first encounter with AAD, the challenges… Read more »

In January, we celebrated our fearless leader, Dr. Lee Vreeland’s 25th anniversary with An Achievable Dream! We are so grateful for her leadership, wisdom, humor, and grace. After holding nearly every leadership role within the organization, and starting her education career in our schools, she brings a unique perspective to the role of President/CEO of… Read more »

As we continue our alumni series, “Where Are They Now,” travel in time with us as we follow our graduates on their journeys and discover how An Achievable Dream positively impacted their lives. Also featured in this series are each graduating class’s sponsor to share their inspiration for supporting their class and a reflection from… Read more »