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2025 News Stories

Margaret Barr '25
Rediscovering a Passion for Teaching, One Student’s Journey to a Career in Education

An Elementary Education and Psychology double major, Margaret Barr ’25, did not initially consider studying education, and she was unsure whether William & Mary (W&M) would be a good fit. What changed her perspective about joining the Tribe was being able to connect with W&M student contacts.

Pat Popp Lifetime Achievement
William & Mary School of Education Celebrates Patricia Popp's Lifetime Achievement Award

In November 2024, Patricia Popp Ph.D. ’01 was honored with the Sandra Neese Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) in recognition of her unwavering support for students experiencing homelessness. Her efforts as the state coordinator for Project HOPE-Virginia, a role she assumed in 2003, have profoundly impacted the lives of countless children and families across the Commonwealth.