J. Sanders Henderson III

J. Sanders Henderson III is a veteran of the Virginia public school system with over 30 years of experience as a teacher and coach in Carroll, Smyth, and Tazewell Counties. He previously served as the principal of Chilhowie Elementary School before retiring. Henderson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in physical education from Emory & Henry College in 1985 and holds a Master's Degree in educational leadership from Radford University. He has a long history with Emory & Henry College, where he has served as an Assistant Football Coach and is currently the Special Assistant for Athletic Fundraising. Henderson also serves on the Washington County School Board for the Jefferson District, where he was elected to his third term in November 2021 and served as Chairman for 2022.