Brenda Pogge
Del. Brenda Pogge (R-96) has been appointed to serve on the Virginia Commission on Civics Education, a group tasked with educating students on the importance of citizen involvement in government.
The commission also encourages citizens to study local and state government and works to bring together organizations that conduct civics education.
“I believe strongly in the importance of an engaged and well-educated electorate,” Pogge said in a news release announcing the appointment. “Our Founding Fathers repeatedly noted that the preservation of freedom and the strength of our nation require a steadfast commitment to education. By promoting programs and educational initiatives that facilitate civics awareness, the Commission on Civics Education plays an active role in accomplishing this objective.”
The commission was founded in 2005 through a General Assembly bill. It also helps develop outreach programs to instruct students on representative democracy.
Pogge was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2008. She represents the 96th District, which includes parts of James City and York counties.