Awards
2023 Division Teacher of the Year
Christal Corey
Franklin Military
A fourth-generation teacher, Christal began her RPS career in 2014 at Boushall MS. She's taught general science, life science, physical science, computer science, and civics. Part of Christal's mission as a teacher is to inspire other young Black women to become scientists and science educators. She also believes in developing multi-generational relationships of trust with her students and their families. To do so, she attends basketball games and cheer competitions, tutors former students, looks over IEPs for parents, and so much more. Thank you, Christal, for making Richmond Public Schools your home, and for sharing your abundant talents with the Cadets at Franklin. You're an inspiration to us all!
The 2023 Rodney A. Robinson Equity in Education Award
Kayla Wernert
Teacher, Frances W. McClenney Elementary School
The 2023 Principal of the Year Award
Shayla Holeman
Principal, Overby-Sheppard Elementary School
The 2023 Lucille M. Brown Impact Award
Tyrail "Ty" White
Coach & Teacher, John Marshall High School
The 2023 Support Staff of the Year Award
Carmen "Ms. Nellie" Alayon
Administrative Office Assistant, Cardinal Elementary School
Past Winners
2022
Rodney Robinson Equity Award: Judy Deichman
Lucille Brown Impact Award: Angela Jones
Support Staff Award: Tyrell Williamson
Principal of the Year: Latonya Waller