TEACHEROF THE YEAR

2019

Thursday, November 29, 20186:00 pm

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Resilience. Pride. Success

RICHMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FROM THE SCHOOL BOARD

Dear Teacher of the Year Nominees,

On behalf of the School Board of the City of Richmond, we want to congrat-ulate you on your nomination for Richmond Public Schools Teacher of the Year. We are thrilled to be here with you to celebrate this achievement and recognize all of your hard work.

Great teaching doesn’t just happen. It takes practice, as you work to master your craft and to continue to refine it year after year. It takes sacrifice, as you take time away from your family and friends to grade exams and pre-

pare lessons. It takes love, as you work tirelessly to uplift, motivate and inspire each and every child who comes through your door. It takes extraordinary people, like yourselves, who continue to go above and beyond to provide our students with the skills and tools they need to be successful in life.

As teacher of the year nominees, you have already proven that you are leaders in your schoolbuilding, well-respected by your administration, colleagues and students. Your nomination istruly a testament to all of your tremendous work, both inside and outside of the classroom.

Today, we’re celebrating your achievements at the annual Teacher of the Year program. But wehonor and respect your work every day. Thank you for your countless hours, your continueddedication and your unyielding belief in all of our students. Congratulations!

Sincerely,

Dawn C. PageSchool Board Chairman, 8th District

FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

Dear Teacher of the Year Nominees,

First, I want to offer heartfelt congratulations on your nomination as Richmond Public Schools Teacher of the Year. Anyone who’s spent time in our schools knows that we have some of the most extraordi-nary educators. You are dedicated, passionate, creative, caring, and filled with love and enthusiasm for our students - and your nomina-tions as Teacher of the Year has distinguished this group as some of the best that RPS has to offer.

Second, I want to thank you for your commitment and dedication to the students of RPS. I know that this work is not easy. You give constantly of yourselves - your time, your expertise, your money - all to ensure that our students are prepared to excel in college, career and in life. And, I know that you don’t hear it nearly enough, but you are appreciated. Thank you.

As you all know, I am a teacher at heart, so I may be a bit biased, but I truly believe that teaching is the greatest profession of all. No other career allows you to shape the minds and hearts of the future. No other career allows you to empower children to ensure that they have an equal chance at life through education. I could not be prouder to work alongside you and support the very important work that you do on a daily basis.

On behalf of the RPS Family, thank you for everything you do for our students and congratulations again.

With great appreciation,

Jason Kamras Superintendent

FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

TEACHER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

2019

Christine D. CrawfordAmelia

Street School

Lorah W. AllenOpen

High School

Derrick C. BatesGeorge Mason

Elementary School

Renai A. BowersBroad Rock

Elementary School

Megan R. CroweOak Grove-Bellemeade

Elementary School

Hannah E. DiseRichmond Community

High School

Mandelia M. FisherChimborazo

Elementary School

Ronald JohnsonG. H. Reid

Elementary School

Ashley A. MorganWilliam Fox

Elementary School

LaShawn C. WinstonRichmond

Technical Center

TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES

2019

Josette BaileyBlackwell Preschool

Learning Center

Renai A. BowersBroad Rock

Elementary School

Christopher L. BoydBoushall

Middle School

Charita M. BurdenJ. H. Blackwell

Elementary School

Mandelia M. FisherChimborazo

Elementary School

Christine D. CrawfordAmelia

Street School

Shelita H. HodgesArmstrong

High School

Betty J. LucasBellevue

Elementary School

Sarah L. PedersonBinford

Middle School

Donyelle M. Granderson

Lucille BrownMiddle School

Janelle D. TaylorG. W. Carver

Elementary School

Inger Mosley-Woodfolk

John B. CaryElementary School

Sandra T. K. HowzeElkhardt-Thompson

Middle School

Sonia A. SorrellFairfield Court

Elementary School

Jennifer M. ZappallaJ. B. Fisher

Elementary School

Ashley A. MorganWilliam Fox

Elementary School

TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES

2019

Urenthia D. Jackson-Cotton

Henderson Middle School

Kritsen N. JohnsonAlbert Hill

Middle School

Nicole D. JohnsonMary Munford

Elementary School

Amy A. LeBlancMartin Luther King, Jr.

Preschool

Aaron LitchfieldPatrick Henry

School of Science & Arts

Tara K. McCroneMiles Jones

Elementary School

Dana R. MilesGinter Park

Elementary School

Lashema S. MillinerLinwood Holton

Elementary School

Danielle E. RodgersHuguenot

High School

Salena D. ScottMartin Luther King, Jr.

Middle School

Nikitria D. WalkerFranklin

Military Academy

Starlett M. FlippenJ. L. Franics

Elementary School

Derrick C. BatesGeorge Mason

Elementary School

Jeanne P. CallahanThomas Jefferson

High School

Philip M. CanadyGreene

Elementary School

Milondra B. ColemanJohn Marshall

High School

“When the uncapped potential of a student meets the liberating art of a teacher, a miracle unfolds.”

Mary Hatwood Futrell, American Educator and NEA President

2019

Geraldine B. JohnsonSouthhampton

Elementary School

Padraic D. HamptonSwansboro

Elementary School

Teresa W. HicksMary Scott Regional

Preschool Center

Ronald JohnsonG. H. Reid

Elementary School

Lisette R. KimbroughGeorge Wythe

High School

Kieasha Y. KingWoodville

Elementary School

Candid D. PresidentSummer Hill

Preschool Center

Rita J. RobinsonOverby Sheppard

Elementary School

Bridget M. StacyBarack Obama

Elementary School

LaShawn C. WinstonRichmond

Technical Center

Lorah W. AllenOpen

High School

Stacey M. Crochunis E. D. Redd

Elementary School

Nathan R. GallowayWestover Hills

Elementary School

Megan R. CroweOak Grove-Bellemeade

Elementary School

Hannah E. DiseRichmond Community

High School

PROGRAMINTRODUCTION OF THE 2019 TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES

WELCOME Dr. Darlene L. CurrieDirector, Professional Development

C. Scott JonesGeneral Manager

Delta Hotels by Marriott Richmond Downtown

Dawn C. PageChair

School Board of the City of Richmond

Antuane “Ramon” MoorePresident

Richmond Education Association

Gregory McCallum2011 RPS Teacher of the Year

Richmond Community High School Jazz Quartet

Jason KamrasSuperintendent

Gwen Davis Vice President and District Manager

RVA West, Wells Fargo

Rodney A. Robinson2018 RPS Teacher of the Year

Virginia Teacher of the Year 2019

Dr. Tracy EppChief Academic Officer

Jason KamrasSuperintendent

Gwen DavisVice President and District ManagerRVA West, Wells Fargo

GREETINGS

MUSICAL SELECTION

SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

REMARKS

REFLECTIONS

PRESENTATION OF 2019 TOP TEN

PRESENTATION OF 2019 TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Mrs. Diane B. Bacon, Pianist Ms. Justine J. Baugham, Announcer Franklin Military Academy Cadets, Ushers

MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Dr. Darlene L. Currie Director, Professional Development

*RECEPTION TO FOLLOW IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PROGRAM.

IN REVIEWRICHMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEACHERS OF THE YEAR

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Elma G. Williams, Richmond Career Education Center

Jannie M. Laursen, John B. Cary Elementary

Rodney Lee Williams, Armstrong High

Patricia C. Janes, Armstrong High

James R. Tucker, II, Huguenot High

Audrey C. Johnson, Thomas Jefferson High

Cheryl Y. Doles, Broad Rock Elementary

Lynda Loving-Jackson, Mosby Middle

Beatrice W. Bush, Thomas Jefferson High

Carole F. Long, Whitcomb Court Elementary

Marion W. Smith, Jr., Ginter Park Elementary

Quentina M. Kinney, Mary Munford

Jennifer W. Cullinan, William Fox Elementary

Johnelle M. Tolbert, William Fox Elementary

Heather York, Bellevue Elementary

Yvette M. Carter, Stuart Elementary

Gregory R. Stallings, Patrick Henry Elementary

Stephania S. Muterspaugh, Adult Career Development Center

Michaè N. Jamison, Thomas Jefferson High

Frenishee B. Smith, J.E.B. Stuart Elementary

LaTonya E. Waller, Lucille M. Brown Middle

Gregory L. McCallum, Richmond Community High

Suhani S. Vakil, Swansboro Elementary

Katherine L. Zopp, Ginter Park/Mary Scott Elementary

Jason A. Kissoon, Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle

Catherine M. Marchetti, Amelia Street

Christie W. Rasberry, William Fox Elementary

Clary W. Carleton, Open High

Rodney A. Robinson, Virgie Binford Education Center

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

TEACHER OF THE YEAR 2019 COMMITTEE

William M. Banian, III, CoordinatorJustine J. Baugham

Sheila M. Cotman, ChairpersonAudrey W. Cypress, Ed.D.

Curtis H. EdwardsPatricia J. Lilly

PROGRAM COORDINATORS

Darlene L. Currie, Ed.D.Sandra E. Bullock-Lomax, CEOE - Assistant Coordinator

SPECIAL THANKS

BizPort, Delmar BranchColeman Brothers Flowers, Inc.

Delta Hotels by Marriott Richmond DowntownFranklin Military Academy Cadets

Matt Trinite Gregory McCallumSgt. Gary McCray

RPS Office of Communications and Media RelationsRPS School Board

Richmond Community High School Jazz Quartet Richmond Association of Educational Office Professionals (RAEOP)

Richmond City Public Schools Education FoundationRichmond Education Association (REA)

Richmond Heritage Federal Credit UnionRodney A. Robinson

Strawbridge Studios, Inc., Scott JohnsonMaggie L. Walker Governor’s School

Wells Fargo, Corliss V. ArcherAll Program Participants

TEACHEROF THE YEAR

2019

RICHMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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School Board

Dawn Page, Chair Patrick Sapini, Vice Chair

Elizabeth DoerrJ.Scott BarlowKenya Gibson

Jonathan YoungFelicia CosbyCheryl BurkeLinda Owen

Mr. Jason Kamras, Superintendent