Editor's Note: The folks at rvadirt.com, and yes, I am talking about you Jessee Perry -- deserve Hosannas in the Highest for their incredible stamina and hard work to cover the City of Richmond School Board. Here's some valuable information. I am working on putting together a list of their emails so that you can let them know your thoughts as we go through this (tedious) process (again). ~ Carol A.O. Wolf
By Jessee Perry
Meet your Superintendent Search Committee
July 11, 2017
With 26 members of the Superintendent Search Committee: the 2017 Edition, it is a lot of people to get to know. The Superintendent Search Committee holds a valuable role in the search for our next superintendent as they are responsible for initial contact and vetting of the candidates in conjunction with the search firm. In addition, they will select the top three finalists for recommendation to the board. Which, if you recall from the MOU, will then in turn have to be submitted to the state board for review. In an effort to better familiarize people with the names on the paper, I did a lot of googling. The links provided are most of what I could find on googling that may give some background and understanding of who each person is. Many of the links are not relevant to education or RPS; however, it serves to provide a large picture and context of some of these individuals. Of course, based on varying degrees of newsworthiness, some members have very little information about them online while others have a lot more. Sit back, grab a glass of wine (or three), and enjoy.
Note: members are listed in alphabetical order by first name and links are in no particular order. Another Note: chances are, I missed some articles or links... you can send additions to info@rvadirt.com
ANDREW DAIRE- DEAN, VCU SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
VCU Biography
RTD Q&A with Andrew Daire
Publication in The Qualitative Report: Analysis of Marital Expectations in African Immigrant an United States-Born Married Couples
REV. BEN CAMPBELL- PASTOR ASSOCIATE, ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL
Hall of Fame Inductee Ben Campbell
Richmond's Unhealed History
Rev. Ben Campbell selected as 2013 peacemaker of the year
Boomer & Shaker Honoree: Rev. Benjamin Campbell
Segregation by Transportation
BERNICE TRAVERS- PRESIDENT, RICHMOND CRUSADE FOR VOTERS
Dream Academy Richmond Board Member
Richmond Crusade for Voters (organization website)
BISHOP CURTIS JACKSON- PARENT, RICHMOND COUNCIL OF PTAS
No links found online.
BRIONNA NOMI- RICHMOND TEACHERS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND FORMER RPS TEACHER
Finalist for RPS Teacher of the Year- 2011
Compact is Code for Privatization
Richmond Teachers for Social Justice (organization website)
C.T. HILL- FORMER PRESIDENT, SUNTRUST
Style Weekly 2010 Power List
Retirement
Signer on 'Gang of 26' Letter
CHARLOTTE HAYER- PRESIDENT RICHMOND EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Quote regarding Texas company hired to run Richmond Alternative School
Quote regarding why teacher turnover is on the rise in RVA
CHRISTIE JO ADAMS- RPS FINE ARTS INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST
Richmond Symphony Profile
Quote regarding Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra rehearsal space
CLAUDE HATAWAY- RPS ATHLETICS & TRANSITION MENTOR TEACHER
No links found online
GARY RHODES- PRESIDENT, J. SARGEANT REYNOLDS
Gary Rhodes- Chairman of Greater Richmond Chamber
GUSTAVO ANGELES- THE NEW VIRGINIA MAJORITY
Quote regarding new Superintendent
Quote regarding Chesterfield Leader's comments on immigrants
The New Virginia Majority (organization website)
HAROLD FITRER- CEO, COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS
Richmond Humanitarian Awards
Quote on Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Quote regarding Parent Involvement
Last Chance High
Communities in Schools Charity Navigator
Quote regarding students falling behind
Quote regarding fixing schools and neighborhoods
Quote regarding school uniforms
Paper: Recruiting and Retaining Teachers for Richmond Public Schools: Partnership Efforts
Communities in Schools (organization website)
J. AUSTIN BROWN- PRINCIPAL, RICHMOND COMMUNITY HIGH
Board of Advisors- Richmond Urban Collective
Richmond Community High Principal's Message
JAMES MINOR- PRESIDENT, NAACP AND CHAIR, RCDC
Personality Article
Style Weekly Young Catalysts 2008
NAACP President Elect
Member Marine Resources Commission
Steps Down from Crusade for Voters Leadership
Bojangles Chicken Money
Door to Door Ballpark Drive
RCDC Mayoral Endorsement
Quote regarding closing Armstrong
Blurb in newsletter regarding unfair treatment
RCDC Drama
RCDC (organization website)
JAMES UKROP- NRV
Richmond Hall of Fame Inductee
Blurb on Richmond Future by Ukrop
Signer on 'Gang of 26' Letter
NRV (company website)
JOSEPH JOHNSON- PRESIDENT, VUU
Named Acting President
VUU Bio
KELLY CHOPUS- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ROBINS FOUNDATION
Appointed as Executive Director
Grant for Innovation
Robins Foundation Awards $500K in Innovation Grants
Robins Foundation Awards $1.2 in Innovation Grants
Robins Foundation (organization website)
KIM SHEELER- PRESIDENT, CHAMBERRVA
Get to know Kim Sheeler
Appointment to VPA
Greater Richmond Chamber Foundation Charity Report
ChamberRVA (organization website)
MARCUS NEWSOME- SUPERINTENDENT, PETERSBURG CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Retirement Perks
Newsome Profile
Petersburg City Public Schools bio
Open Letter to Marcus Newsome
AASA Article
MARTY BARRINGTON- CEO, ALTRIA
Martin Barrington Wikipedia
Martin Barrington Profile
Style Weekly 2013 Power List
Altria Martin Barrington Profile
Altria (company website)
MELODY BARNES- RPS ALUMNI AND CO-FOUNDER MB2 SOLUTIONS
Melody Barnes Wikipedia
NY Times Profile
Aspen Institute Profile (chair for community solutions)
Casey Grants Profile (board of directors)
D.C. Promise Initiative Town Hall
NPR Interview Transcript: Can Vouchers Help Failing Public Schools?
2016 Strong Woman Honoree
Wedding Announcement in NY Times
MB2 Solutions (company website)
MEIKO MANUEL-TIMMONS- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY OF CARING
RPS 2010 Strategic Planning Team
Short line referencing Meiko's background
Micah Initiative (organization website)
Community of Caring (organization website)
RAMON MOORE-TEACHER, RICHMOND CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Concerned Black Men of Richmond, past president (organization website)
SUSAN HAWES- TEACHER, RICHMOND CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Quote regarding Summer Hill Elementary
Quote regarding purchasing classroom supplies
THOMAS FARRELL- CEO, DOMINION ENERGY
Power Player
2010 Style Weekly Power List
2012 Style Weekly Power List
Sentence regarding leading Superintendent Search Committee
2008 Superintendent Search Committee Meeting
Originator of "Gang of 26 Letter"
TIM S. FITE- FORMER RPS PARENT
Letter to the Editor: School Vouchers Promise Needed Change
Letter to the Editor: Big Oil Isn't Making that Much Money
Correspondent of the Day: Trump is right on corporate tax plan
Facebook Note: Healthcare Discussion, for what it is worth
Facebook Note: Congratulations to JB Fisher and Overby Sheppard Elementaries
Facebook Note: Rich and poor alike?
Facebook Note: Teacher Pay Proposal
Facebook Note: Keep Fuqua School Open
Facebook Note: In Defense of Subject-Matter Pay
Facebook Note: Vouchers Mean Choice for the Poor
WILLIAM GOODWIN- CHAIRMAN, CCA INDUSTRIES
Style Weekly 2013 Power List
Style Weekly 2008 Power List
Quote regarding UVA tensions, news media, and FOIA
UVA investment fund not a slush fund
Elected Vice Rector UVA board of visitors
Defense of UVA investment fund
Sets tone as new Vice Rector
CCA moves locations
William Goodwin profile
William Goodwin scribbles deals on napkins
Style Weekly 2010 Power List
Goodwin gift to McDonnell
Signer on "Gang of 26" Letter
With 26 members of the Superintendent Search Committee: the 2017 Edition, it is a lot of people to get to know. The Superintendent Search Committee holds a valuable role in the search for our next superintendent as they are responsible for initial contact and vetting of the candidates in conjunction with the search firm. In addition, they will select the top three finalists for recommendation to the board. Which, if you recall from the MOU, will then in turn have to be submitted to the state board for review. In an effort to better familiarize people with the names on the paper, I did a lot of googling. The links provided are most of what I could find on googling that may give some background and understanding of who each person is. Many of the links are not relevant to education or RPS; however, it serves to provide a large picture and context of some of these individuals. Of course, based on varying degrees of newsworthiness, some members have very little information about them online while others have a lot more. Sit back, grab a glass of wine (or three), and enjoy.
Note: members are listed in alphabetical order by first name and links are in no particular order. Another Note: chances are, I missed some articles or links... you can send additions to info@rvadirt.com
ANDREW DAIRE- DEAN, VCU SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
VCU Biography
RTD Q&A with Andrew Daire
Publication in The Qualitative Report: Analysis of Marital Expectations in African Immigrant an United States-Born Married Couples
REV. BEN CAMPBELL- PASTOR ASSOCIATE, ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL
Hall of Fame Inductee Ben Campbell
Richmond's Unhealed History
Rev. Ben Campbell selected as 2013 peacemaker of the year
Boomer & Shaker Honoree: Rev. Benjamin Campbell
Segregation by Transportation
BERNICE TRAVERS- PRESIDENT, RICHMOND CRUSADE FOR VOTERS
Dream Academy Richmond Board Member
Richmond Crusade for Voters (organization website)
BISHOP CURTIS JACKSON- PARENT, RICHMOND COUNCIL OF PTAS
No links found online.
BRIONNA NOMI- RICHMOND TEACHERS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND FORMER RPS TEACHER
Finalist for RPS Teacher of the Year- 2011
Compact is Code for Privatization
Richmond Teachers for Social Justice (organization website)
C.T. HILL- FORMER PRESIDENT, SUNTRUST
Style Weekly 2010 Power List
Retirement
Signer on 'Gang of 26' Letter
CHARLOTTE HAYER- PRESIDENT RICHMOND EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Quote regarding Texas company hired to run Richmond Alternative School
Quote regarding why teacher turnover is on the rise in RVA
CHRISTIE JO ADAMS- RPS FINE ARTS INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST
Richmond Symphony Profile
Quote regarding Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra rehearsal space
CLAUDE HATAWAY- RPS ATHLETICS & TRANSITION MENTOR TEACHER
No links found online
GARY RHODES- PRESIDENT, J. SARGEANT REYNOLDS
Gary Rhodes- Chairman of Greater Richmond Chamber
GUSTAVO ANGELES- THE NEW VIRGINIA MAJORITY
Quote regarding new Superintendent
Quote regarding Chesterfield Leader's comments on immigrants
The New Virginia Majority (organization website)
HAROLD FITRER- CEO, COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS
Richmond Humanitarian Awards
Quote on Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Quote regarding Parent Involvement
Last Chance High
Communities in Schools Charity Navigator
Quote regarding students falling behind
Quote regarding fixing schools and neighborhoods
Quote regarding school uniforms
Paper: Recruiting and Retaining Teachers for Richmond Public Schools: Partnership Efforts
Communities in Schools (organization website)
J. AUSTIN BROWN- PRINCIPAL, RICHMOND COMMUNITY HIGH
Board of Advisors- Richmond Urban Collective
Richmond Community High Principal's Message
JAMES MINOR- PRESIDENT, NAACP AND CHAIR, RCDC
Personality Article
Style Weekly Young Catalysts 2008
NAACP President Elect
Member Marine Resources Commission
Steps Down from Crusade for Voters Leadership
Bojangles Chicken Money
Door to Door Ballpark Drive
RCDC Mayoral Endorsement
Quote regarding closing Armstrong
Blurb in newsletter regarding unfair treatment
RCDC Drama
RCDC (organization website)
JAMES UKROP- NRV
Richmond Hall of Fame Inductee
Blurb on Richmond Future by Ukrop
Signer on 'Gang of 26' Letter
NRV (company website)
JOSEPH JOHNSON- PRESIDENT, VUU
Named Acting President
VUU Bio
KELLY CHOPUS- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ROBINS FOUNDATION
Appointed as Executive Director
Grant for Innovation
Robins Foundation Awards $500K in Innovation Grants
Robins Foundation Awards $1.2 in Innovation Grants
Robins Foundation (organization website)
KIM SHEELER- PRESIDENT, CHAMBERRVA
Get to know Kim Sheeler
Appointment to VPA
Greater Richmond Chamber Foundation Charity Report
ChamberRVA (organization website)
MARCUS NEWSOME- SUPERINTENDENT, PETERSBURG CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Retirement Perks
Newsome Profile
Petersburg City Public Schools bio
Open Letter to Marcus Newsome
AASA Article
MARTY BARRINGTON- CEO, ALTRIA
Martin Barrington Wikipedia
Martin Barrington Profile
Style Weekly 2013 Power List
Altria Martin Barrington Profile
Altria (company website)
MELODY BARNES- RPS ALUMNI AND CO-FOUNDER MB2 SOLUTIONS
Melody Barnes Wikipedia
NY Times Profile
Aspen Institute Profile (chair for community solutions)
Casey Grants Profile (board of directors)
D.C. Promise Initiative Town Hall
NPR Interview Transcript: Can Vouchers Help Failing Public Schools?
2016 Strong Woman Honoree
Wedding Announcement in NY Times
MB2 Solutions (company website)
MEIKO MANUEL-TIMMONS- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY OF CARING
RPS 2010 Strategic Planning Team
Short line referencing Meiko's background
Micah Initiative (organization website)
Community of Caring (organization website)
RAMON MOORE-TEACHER, RICHMOND CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Concerned Black Men of Richmond, past president (organization website)
SUSAN HAWES- TEACHER, RICHMOND CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Quote regarding Summer Hill Elementary
Quote regarding purchasing classroom supplies
THOMAS FARRELL- CEO, DOMINION ENERGY
Power Player
2010 Style Weekly Power List
2012 Style Weekly Power List
Sentence regarding leading Superintendent Search Committee
2008 Superintendent Search Committee Meeting
Originator of "Gang of 26 Letter"
TIM S. FITE- FORMER RPS PARENT
Letter to the Editor: School Vouchers Promise Needed Change
Letter to the Editor: Big Oil Isn't Making that Much Money
Correspondent of the Day: Trump is right on corporate tax plan
Facebook Note: Healthcare Discussion, for what it is worth
Facebook Note: Congratulations to JB Fisher and Overby Sheppard Elementaries
Facebook Note: Rich and poor alike?
Facebook Note: Teacher Pay Proposal
Facebook Note: Keep Fuqua School Open
Facebook Note: In Defense of Subject-Matter Pay
Facebook Note: Vouchers Mean Choice for the Poor
WILLIAM GOODWIN- CHAIRMAN, CCA INDUSTRIES
Style Weekly 2013 Power List
Style Weekly 2008 Power List
Quote regarding UVA tensions, news media, and FOIA
UVA investment fund not a slush fund
Elected Vice Rector UVA board of visitors
Defense of UVA investment fund
Sets tone as new Vice Rector
CCA moves locations
William Goodwin profile
William Goodwin scribbles deals on napkins
Style Weekly 2010 Power List
Goodwin gift to McDonnell
Signer on "Gang of 26" Letter
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