Friday, July 1, 2022 launched An Achievable Dream’s 30th year in operation. It is also the birthday of AAD’s late founder, Walter Segaloff. Walter was a visionary. A leader. Someone who knew how to inspire and rally supporters behind a cause worth believing in. His greatest dream and accomplishment? The founding of An Achievable Dream.
Through 30 years of change, growth, milestones, achievements, setbacks and victories, the program has continued to fulfil Walter’s vision, even after his passing in 2013.
Today, we know Walter would be joining us in celebration of this remarkable milestone—30 years! We also celebrate and honor Walter on his birthday. His leadership and tireless dedication to bringing equity to education and helping make the world a better place—one child at a time—inspires us every day to continue the work.
As we kick off our 30th year with A Day to Dream Virtual Giving Day, Dream Week (7 days of surprises!), and many more celebrations to come, we do so with gratitude for the man who started it all.
Together, let’s celebrate 30 Years of Dreams!
6:00 pm | Cocktail Attire
Join us as we commemorate this special occasion and step into the next chapter of our story, together.
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30th Anniversary Premier Sponsors
Petters Family Foundation
30th Anniversary Hope Sponsors
Dr. Denise R. Chamblee and Dr. Gary A. Tanner
David Family Foundation
Levin and Friedberg Families
The Spencer Family
Mr. and Mrs. F. Lewis Wood & First Team Automotive Group
30th Anniversary Leadership Sponsor
30th Anniversary Dream Sponsors
The DeCroix Family
30th Anniversary Vision Sponsors
Linda M. Hardee
30th Anniversary Inspiration Sponsors
Tim and Annabelle Stiffler
30th Anniversary Opportunity Sponsors
Ashdon Builders
Harvey Lindsey Commercial Real Estate
Wanda Austin
Hudgins Contracting Corp.
BDB Construction Corp.
Ashby Kilgore
The Beavers Family
Jay and Jodi Klebanoff
Joan and Bruce Berlin
Bishard Homes
Lawson
BRITE
Siobhan Miller
Kit and Melissa Chope
Old Point National Bank & Old Point Wealth Management
Dister, Inc.
Ann and Rusty Onhaizer
Kathy and Zach Edwards
PC&A Business Environments
John and Mary Ellen Frantz
Darren Reed
Marvin and Claire Friedberg
TechArk
Fulton Bank
Kelly and Keith Till
Gromelski and Associates, Inc.
Troutman Pepper
Craig and Sue Grube
Mrs. Kathleen Hickey Wallis and Dr. James Wallis
Hampton Roads ENT~Allergy
Wegmans
Harbor Group International
Dwight and Barbara West
Williams Mullen Law Firm
Timeline
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AAD Begins
An Achievable Dream began as a summer and after-school tennis and tutoring program for 95 rising third-grade students. -
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Inaugural Tennis Ball
An Achievable Dream held its inaugural Tennis Ball in partnership with the Virginia Peninsula Rotary Club on November 13, 1993, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center. -
Dunbar-Erwin Elementary
An Achievable Dream Academy opened at Dunbar-Erwin Elementary School for 400 children in grades 3-5. -
Dunbar-Erwin Elementary School Expanded
An Achievable Dream Dunbar-Erwin Elementary School expanded to include grades 6-8 and continued to focus on college preparation and career readiness for students. -
Family Engagement and Relationships
School administration at An Achievable Dream Dunbar-Erwin Elementary School began setting a precedent for parent and family engagement and relationships – by sending parents and guardians […] -
Reader’s Digest American Heroes in Education Award
Walter Segaloff, founder of An Achievable Dream and Jacob Wilson, III, principal of An Achievable Dunbar-Erwin Elementary School were awarded the Reader’s Digest American Heroes in […] -
Jackie Chan Visited
Actor and filmmaker Jackie Chan visited the students at An Achievable Dream Academy. -
National School of Character
An Achievable Dream was recognized as a National School of Character by Character.org. -
An Achievable Dream Programming
An Achievable Dream Academy became a year-round school. Kindergarten through second-grade students zoned for Dunbar-Erwin Elementary School participated in An Achievable Dream programming. -
First Class Graduated
The first class of An Achievable Dream graduated from the AAD program at Heritage High School. -
Partnered with Newport News Parks and Recreation
An Achievable Dream partnered with Newport News Parks and Recreation to open a tennis center in downtown Newport News for its students and the surrounding community. -
Closed Gap on SOL Tests
An Achievable Dream students closed the achievement gap on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests by scoring equal to or higher than students from other regional public […] -
Virginia Standards of Accreditation
An Achievable Dream Academy became fully accredited under Virginia Standards of Accreditation at the start of standardized testing in Virginia. -
The Mutual of America Community Partnership Award
The Mutual of America Community Partnership Award was awarded to An Achievable Dream and its partners, Newport News Public Schools, City of Newport News, U.S. Army […] -
U.S. Senator John Warner
U.S. Senator John Warner visited the students at An Achievable Dream Academy. -
Organization of the Year
An Achievable Dream was recognized as the 2005 United Stated Tennis Association (USTA) Organization of the Year. -
Briarfield Elementary School
The Newport News Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Marcus Newsome approached Walter Segaloff with a request to take over operations of Briarfield Elementary School with the AAD […] -
An Achievable Dream Middle and High School
After renovations were completed at the former Briarfield Elementary School (with construction partner W.M. Jordan Company), An Achievable Dream Middle and High School opened its doors. -
The Early Show
An Achievable Dream was featured on The Early Show on the CBS network. -
“No-Show” Tennis Ball
An Achievable Dream held its first and only “no-show” Tennis Ball in response to the 2009 economic climate. -
Anti-Bullying Pledge
Nearly 480 students at An Achievable Dream Middle and High School signed an “Anti-Bullying Pledge” during “Black Out Bullying” week, which emphasized practicing kindness toward one […] -
Graduating High School
Forty-two seniors became members of the first graduating class from An Achievable Dream High School. -
Aubrey Layne, Jr.
An Achievable Dream’s Boards of Directors appointed Aubrey Layne, Jr. as president, succeeding Walter Segaloff after his retirement. -
Seatack Elementary School
An Achievable Dream partnered with Virginia Beach City Public Schools and began plans for the program’s first expansion beyond Newport News beginning with Seatack Elementary School. -
2013 Virginian of the Year
The Virginia Press Association named Walter Segaloff as its 2013 Virginian of the Year. -
Walter S. Segaloff Passed
On August 8, 2013, An Achievable Dream founder, Walter S. Segaloff, passed away unexpectedly. Nearly 500 family, friends, AAD staff, students and families, and community members […] -
Kathy Edwards
Kathy Edwards, former chief operating officer of AAD, was appointed president and CEO, succeeding Aubrey Layne after his appointment as secretary of transportation in the administration […] -
Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy
Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy began programming for students in grades K-2 in July, with a summer intersession. -
Dedication of the Founder’s Hope Wall
On December 9, 2015, An Achievable Dream remembered Walter Segaloff during the dedication of the Founder’s Hope Wall and the Walter S. Segaloff campus at An […] -
2016 Beach Ball
Partners and friends of An Achievable Dream gathered to celebrate the 2016 Beach Ball. -
Expansion Plans
In continuation of the partnership with Virginia Beach City Public Schools, An Achievable Dream and VBCPS initiated expansion plans for middle school students to attend AAD […] -
Lynnhaven Middle School
An Achievable Dream began its program at Lynnhaven Middle School with the first day of summer intersession on July 9, 2018. -
Dr. Lee Vreeland
Following the retirement of Kathy Edwards, Dr. Lee Vreeland, former vice president of academics, was appointed president and CEO of An Achievable Dream. Dr. Vreeland, who […] -
Pharrell Williams Visited
Ten-time Grammy Award-winning artist Pharrell Williams brought the Something in the Water festival to Virginia Beach, partnering with AAD as one of the beneficiaries of the […] -
A Night to Dream
The inaugural A Night to Dream was held on February 7, 2020 at the Historic Cavalier Hotel. AAD alumnus Lieutenant Commander Franklin Roberson delivered the keynote […] -
Virginia Beach City Public Schools Approved
The Virginia Beach City Public Schools school board approved funding for a dedicated high school building to house An Achievable Dream Middle and High School at […] -
Transition to Virtual Learning
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, when all Virginia schools were required to close for a minimum of two weeks, An Achievable Dream successfully transitioned […] -
The Dreamers for Change Task Force
The Dreamers for Change Task Force was created in the summer of 2020 with a membership of staff, community members, and Dreamer alumni. The Task Force […] -
28th Annual Tennis Ball
The 28th Annual Tennis Ball, A Virtual Mask-eurade Event, was held virtually on November 14, 2020. Guests enjoyed the Tennis Ball during socially distanced watch parties […] -
2nd Annual A Night to Dream
The 2nd Annual A Night to Dream, a virtual speakeasy, was held on March 5, 2021 to benefit AAD Virginia Beach. Guests joined virtually and heard […] -
High School in Virginia Beach
With plans for a permanent building underway, An Achievable Dream expanded to high school in Virginia Beach with ninth grade students at An Achievable Dream Middle […] -
Fairfield Middle School Expanded
An Achievable Dream Certified Academy in Henrico County expanded to middle school with sixth-grade Dreamers at Fairfield Middle School. -
An Achievable Dream Broke Ground
An Achievable Dream broke ground on An Achievable Dream Middle and High School at Lynnhaven, projected to open in September 2023. -
Space at the Oak Avenue Complex
In partnership with Henrico County and Henrico County Public Schools, plans began for An Achievable Dream’s Middle and High School space at the Oak Avenue Complex […] -
Governor Youngkin
An Achievable Dream welcomed Governor and First Lady Youngkin and Governor Youngkin’s cabinet members and leadership team on a Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy tour. -
Community Project Funding
For the first time in a decade, Community Project Funding (formerly congressional earmarks) were made available and An Achievable Dream received significant Community Project Funding (CPF) […] -
30-Year Anniversary
An Achievable Dream celebrates its 30-year anniversary beginning July 1, 2022. As a family, we collectively celebrate all we have achieved together over thirty years, and […]
Through the Years: Stories of An Achievable Dream
Memories of An Achievable Dream