WVIA is proud to support families, educators, and students through a wide variety of programs and events. Our team of certified educators consists of Chief Education, Grants and Corporate Relations Officer Vicki Austin, Director Alissa Swarts, and Program Manager Teresa Sabecky.

Our mission is to:

• Prepare children for success in school and life, and encourage parents to take an active role in their children’s education with PBS KIDS programming and educational content and experiences.
• Engage students in learning through our Enhanced Scholar Program, which includes Artist of the Week, Scholastic Scrimmage, PBS Kids in the Classroom, and the Great Teachers Essay Contest.
• Introduce young adults to careers and the 21st century business world via our Careers that Work resources
• Provide educators with high-quality classroom resources including those available through PBS LearningMedia, as well as professional development opportunities.

For further information, or to learn more about our programs, please email us at education@wvia.org.