Local civic profile
Veleka S. Gatling
School Board member · Ward 2
Apparent incoming memberAn incoming role is separate from currently holding office. Check the official roster and result sources below for the transition.
Background and local role
Veleka S. Gatling’s education career spans more than 30 years, including classroom, principal, central-office and university roles. Her stated priorities include student achievement, teacher retention and financial stewardship. She is Norfolk’s apparent incoming Ward 2 School Board member in the unofficial November 3, 2026 returns reviewed November 4; certification and the transition remain pending.
Sources and official resources
- Norfolk current School Board roster
- Campaign biography
- Virginia ELECT unofficial November 3, 2026 results
Profile reviewed November 4, 2026.