Derek Springer

Derek Springer
Vocational Counselor

The most inspirational person with a disability I have personally met is…
A high school buddy of mine who was born without legs and he never saw this as a disability.  In fact he was constantly one of the top wrestlers in his weight class throughout high school.

My proudest professional achievement is…
Leading 95% of my Algebra I students to a passing score on the Virginia standards of learning tests.

My proudest personal achievement is…
I raised over $4,700 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society while training for an Olympic distance triathlon.

I consider the day a success if…
I made a positive impact on someone.

On whether I prefer the beach or the mountains…
The beach – listening to the pounding surf is good medicine for the soul.

What is the best insight you have gained from a person with a disability….
It’s only a disability if you let it define you.

Three words someone would use to describe me are…
Compassionate – laid back – dependable

Profile

Derek joined The Choice Group in 2010, bringing with him diverse experience in sales, high school and special education, and customer service.  A high achiever, he consistently led his teams in productivity and challenged his students to succeed through creative approaches to academic and life lessons.

Education & Certification

Derek earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics from Hampden-Sydney College, and completed coursework in Education in the Teacher Licensure Program at the University of Richmond
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