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RICHMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TEACHER
OF THE YEAR
2019
Thursday, November 29, 2018
6:00 pm
Delta Hotels by Marriott Richmond Downtown
Resilience. Pride. Success
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 school
building, well-respected by your administration, colleagues and students. Your nomination is
truly 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 we
honor and respect your work every day. Thank you for your countless hours, your continued
dedication and your unyielding belief in all of our students. Congratulations!
Sincerely,
Dawn C. Page
School 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
TEACHER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
Lorah W. Allen
Open
High School
Ronald Johnson Derrick C. Bates
G. H. Reid George Mason
Elementary School Elementary School
Ashley A. Morgan
William Fox
Elementary School
Mandelia M. Fisher Renai A. Bowers
Chimborazo Broad Rock
Elementary School Elementary School
LaShawn C. Winston
Richmond
Technical Center
Hannah E. Dise Christine D. Crawford
Richmond Community Amelia
High School Street School
Megan R. Crowe
Oak Grove-Bellemeade
Elementary School
2019
TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES
Christine D. Crawford Shelita H. Hodges Betty J. Lucas Sarah L. Pederson
Amelia Armstrong Bellevue Binford
Street School High School Elementary School Middle School
Charita M. Burden Josette Bailey Christopher L. Boyd Renai A. Bowers
J. H. Blackwell Blackwell Preschool Boushall Broad Rock
Elementary School Learning Center Middle School Elementary School
Donyelle M. Granderson Janelle D. Taylor Inger Mosley-Woodfolk Mandelia M. Fisher
Lucille Brown G. W. Carver John B. Cary Chimborazo
Middle School Elementary School Elementary School Elementary School
Sandra T. K. Howze Sonia A. Sorrell Jennifer M. Zappalla Ashley A. Morgan
Elkhardt-Thompson Fairfield Court J. B. Fisher William Fox
Middle School Elementary School Elementary School Elementary School
2019
TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES
Starlett M. Flippen Nikitria D. Walker Dana R. Miles Philip M. Canady
J. L. Franics Franklin Ginter Park Greene
Elementary School Military Academy Elementary School Elementary School
Urenthia D. Jackson-Cotton Aaron Litchfield Kritsen N. Johnson Lashema S. Milliner
Henderson Patrick Henry Albert Hill Linwood Holton
Middle School School of Science & Arts Middle School Elementary School
Danielle E. Rodgers Jeanne P. Callahan Tara K. McCrone Salena D. Scott
Huguenot Thomas Jefferson Miles Jones Martin Luther King, Jr.
High School High School Elementary School Middle School
Amy A. LeBlanc Milondra B. Coleman Derrick C. Bates Nicole D. Johnson
Martin Luther King, Jr. John Marshall George Mason Mary Munford
Preschool High School Elementary School Elementary School
2019
“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
Megan R. Crowe Bridget M. Stacy Lorah W. Allen Rita J. Robinson
Oak Grove-Bellemeade Barack Obama Open Overby Sheppard
Elementary School Elementary School High School Elementary School
Stacey M. Crochunis Ronald Johnson Hannah E. Dise LaShawn C. Winston
E. D. Redd G. H. Reid Richmond Community Richmond
Elementary School Elementary School High School Technical Center
Teresa W. Hicks Geraldine B. Johnson Candid D. President Padraic D. Hampton
Mary Scott Regional Southhampton Summer Hill Swansboro
Preschool Center Elementary School Preschool Center Elementary School
Nathan R. Galloway Kieasha Y. King Lisette R. Kimbrough
Westover Hills Woodville George Wythe
Elementary School Elementary School High School
2019
PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION OF THE 2019 TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Dr. Darlene L. Currie Director, Professional Development
WELCOME Dr. Darlene L. Currie
Director, Professional Development
C. Scott Jones
General Manager
Delta Hotels by Marriott Richmond Downtown
GREETINGS Dawn C. Page
Chair
School Board of the City of Richmond
Antuane “Ramon” Moore
President
Richmond Education Association
MUSICAL SELECTION Gregory McCallum
2011 RPS Teacher of the Year
Richmond Community High School Jazz Quartet
SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Jason Kamras
Superintendent
REMARKS Gwen Davis
Vice President and District Manager
RVA West, Wells Fargo
REFLECTIONS Rodney A. Robinson
2018 RPS Teacher of the Year
Virginia Teacher of the Year 2019
PRESENTATION OF 2019 TOP TEN Dr. Tracy Epp
Chief Academic Officer
PRESENTATION OF Jason Kamras
Superintendent
2019 TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Gwen Davis
Vice President and District Manager
RVA West, Wells Fargo
Mrs. Diane B. Bacon, Pianist Ms. Justine J. Baugham, Announcer Franklin Military Academy Cadets, Ushers
*RECEPTION TO FOLLOW IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PROGRAM.
IN REVIEW
RICHMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEACHERS OF THE YEAR
1990 Elma G. Williams, Richmond Career Education Center
1991 Jannie M. Laursen, John B. Cary Elementary
1992 Rodney Lee Williams, Armstrong High
1993 Patricia C. Janes, Armstrong High
1994 James R. Tucker, II, Huguenot High
1995 Audrey C. Johnson, Thomas Jefferson High
1996 Cheryl Y. Doles, Broad Rock Elementary
1997 Lynda Loving-Jackson, Mosby Middle
1998 Beatrice W. Bush, Thomas Jefferson High
1999 Carole F. Long, Whitcomb Court Elementary
2000 Marion W. Smith, Jr., Ginter Park Elementary
2001 Quentina M. Kinney, Mary Munford
2002 Jennifer W. Cullinan, William Fox Elementary
2003 Johnelle M. Tolbert, William Fox Elementary
2004 Heather York, Bellevue Elementary
2005 Yvette M. Carter, Stuart Elementary
2006 Gregory R. Stallings, Patrick Henry Elementary
2007 Stephania S. Muterspaugh, Adult Career Development Center
2008 Michaè N. Jamison, Thomas Jefferson High
2009 Frenishee B. Smith, J.E.B. Stuart Elementary
2010 LaTonya E. Waller, Lucille M. Brown Middle
2011 Gregory L. McCallum, Richmond Community High
2012 Suhani S. Vakil, Swansboro Elementary
2013 Katherine L. Zopp, Ginter Park/Mary Scott Elementary
2014 Jason A. Kissoon, Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle
2015 Catherine M. Marchetti, Amelia Street
2016 Christie W. Rasberry, William Fox Elementary
2017 Clary W. Carleton, Open High
2018 Rodney A. Robinson, Virgie Binford Education Center
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TEACHER OF THE YEAR 2019 COMMITTEE
William M. Banian, III, Coordinator
Justine J. Baugham
Sheila M. Cotman, Chairperson
Audrey W. Cypress, Ed.D.
Curtis H. Edwards
Patricia J. Lilly
PROGRAM COORDINATORS
Darlene L. Currie, Ed.D.
Sandra E. Bullock-Lomax, CEOE - Assistant Coordinator
SPECIAL THANKS
BizPort, Delmar Branch
Coleman Brothers Flowers, Inc.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Richmond Downtown
Franklin Military Academy Cadets
Matt Trinite
Gregory McCallum
Sgt. Gary McCray
RPS Office of Communications and Media Relations
RPS School Board
Richmond Community High School Jazz Quartet
Richmond Association of Educational Office Professionals (RAEOP)
Richmond City Public Schools Education Foundation
Richmond Education Association (REA)
Richmond Heritage Federal Credit Union
Rodney A. Robinson
Strawbridge Studios, Inc., Scott Johnson
Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School
Wells Fargo, Corliss V. Archer
All Program ParticipantsRICHMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TEACHER
OF THE YEAR
2019A Publication of Richmond Public Schools
Richmond, Virginia
In accordance with federal laws, the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the policies of the
School Board of the City of Richmond, the Richmond Public Schools does not discriminate on the
basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, disabilities or national origin in the provision of employment
and services. The Richmond Public Schools operates equal opportunity and affirmative action
programs for students and staff. The Richmond Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer. The School Board also supports equal opportunities and treatment of all individ-
uals regardless of sexual orientation. The Section 504 Coordinator is Dr. Anthony Walker, Director
of Exceptional Education, 301 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, (804) 780-7710. The
ADA Coordinator is Ms. Michelle Hudacsko, Chief of Staff, 301 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virgin-
ia 23219, (804) 780-7710. The Title IX Officer is Ms. Michelle Hudacsko, Chief of Staff, 301 North
9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, (804) 780- 7710. The United States Department of Educa-
tion’s Office of Civil Rights may also be contacted at 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC
20202, (202) 401-2000 or 1-800-872-5327.
School Board
Dawn Page, Chair
Patrick Sapini, Vice Chair
Elizabeth Doerr
J.Scott Barlow
Kenya Gibson
Jonathan Young
Felicia Cosby
Cheryl Burke
Linda Owen
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