Jay Lewter serves as Director of Communications for Chesapeake Public Schools, where he leads comprehensive internal and external communication strategies for the school district. With 27 years of experience in Chesapeake Public Schools, Mr. Lewter has served in a range of instructional and leadership roles. He began his career as a classroom teacher and later advanced into school administration, serving as both an assistant principal and principal. A lifelong resident and graduate of Chesapeake Public Schools, Mr. Lewter views his role as an ambassador for the division and is committed to fostering trust, transparency, and strong relationships with the community. He leads a highly-skilled team that supports strategic communications, media relations, crisis and emergency messaging, digital media, branding, and district publications for 40,000 students, 48 schools, and 3,000 employees.

Mr. Graham has 23 years of experience in education, all with Chesapeake Public Schools. He currently serves as a Digital Media Specialist for Broadcast Media in the Communications Department. Prior to this role, he taught middle school English, science, and history for nine years before becoming a Technology Integration Specialist, a position he held for 10 years. In 2021, he was named Great Bridge Middle School Teacher of the Year and also Chesapeake Public Schools Middle School Teacher of the Year. Throughout his career, Mr. Graham has led and supported numerous school and division-wide initiatives and has earned multiple awards from the National School Public Relations Association. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from Longwood University and a Master of Arts in Education, Curriculum and Instruction (Instructional Technology) from Virginia Tech.