Awards
Division Teachers of the Year
Rahmah Johnson
2020, Thomas Jefferson High School
Ashley Bland
2021. John B. Cary Elementary School
Kiara Thompson
2022, Thomas C. Boushall Middle School
We honored the 2020, 2021 and 2022 School and Division Teachers of the Year:
The Lucille M. Brown Impact Award
Angela Jones
Director of Culture, Climate, and Student Services
Ms. Jones received the Lucille M. Brown Impact Award for her unparalleled contributions to the well-being of our students over the past 27 years. Learn more about the impact Angela continues to make every day:
The Rodney A. Robinson Equity in Education Award
Judy Deichman
Instructional Specialist, Library Media Services
Ms. Deichman received the Rodney A. Robinson Equity in Education Award for her work cultivating a love for reading across RPS. Get a glimpse into Judy’s role and the passion she exudes for all things books:
The 2022 Support Staff of the Year Award
Tyrelle Williamson
Head Custodian, Miles J. Jones Elementary School
Mr. Williamson received the Support Staff of the Year Award for always going above and beyond to care for his building – and more importantly, for the students and staff who call it home. We're so grateful to Mr. Williamson and the hundreds of support staff he represents!
The 2022 Principal of the Year Award
Latonya Waller
Principal, Thomas C. Boushall Middle School
Principal Waller received the Principal of the Year Award for her exemplary leadership throughout the pandemic and for posting some of the largest post-pandemic gains in literacy in math in all of RPS. Principal Waller is also a former Virginia Teacher of the Year.