Andy BaanAndy Baan

Andy has proudly called Virginia Beach home for over 25 years. He is the father of two children educated in Virginia Beach Public Schools—one a recent graduate and another a current student. As a parent of a child with special needs, Andy understands intimately that children learn in different ways and succeed when taught to each student’s ability level. He believes schools must remain focused on academic excellence and student achievement—not personal political agendas.

Andy is a retired Navy Captain and his career was rooted in servant leadership and education. He was the commanding officer of multiple units throughout his naval career.

As a contractor, he worked as an educator—developing curriculum, planning and executing complex missions, and training future leaders. While overseas, he volunteered as a teacher of elementary school children, helping non-native French-speaking children learn the English language. In addition to his military service, Andy’s experience as an attorney, and cybersecurity consultant equips him with the knowledge required to help govern Virginia Beach Public. Schools—a $1.2 billion organization.

Andy will stop political indoctrination in classrooms and focus on learning with less "screen time" and more "teaching time."