May 7 was a meaningful and productive day for the School Board Member Alliance (SBMA), filled with strong advocacy, public engagement, and a celebration of educational excellence across the Commonwealth. Here’s a quick recap of what your SBMA leadership and advisors were up to:

️ On the National Stage:
SBMA Legal Advisor Josh Hetzler appeared on Fox & Friends alongside Seth Wolfe, whose son is under investigation for questioning the presence of a biological girl in the boys' locker room. Mr. Hetzler is representing three students in this case through the Founding Freedoms Law Center, raising serious legal concerns about Title IX enforcement, student speech, and due process.
Watch the segment here: Fox News Interview

️ Advocating for Fairness in Girls’ Sports:
SBMA Board Member Dr. Meg Scalia Bryce spoke at the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Board meeting, urging the board to establish clear, enforceable regulations to ensure boys are not permitted to compete in girls’ sports under the new VHSL policy.
Watch Dr. Bryce’s remarks here: VHSL Meeting Comments

Celebrating Educational Excellence:
SBMA Executive Director Shelly Norden traveled to Richmond to attend the 2025 Virginia Teacher of the Year Ceremony. Congratulations to Matthew Neale of Hidden Valley High School and all the Regional Teachers of the Year. Your dedication continues to inspire our work to support high-quality education throughout Virginia!
Watch Mr. Neale’s remarks here: Teacher of the Year Speech

Thank you for standing with us as we work to uphold fairness, transparency, and academic excellence in public education.