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The Pride of RPS: Living Legacies 2014 The Pride of RPS: Living Legacies The Pride of RPS: Living Legacies he Pride of rPS: Living Legacies Program was established by the Richmond Public Schools Education Foundation (RPSEF) to recognize and applaud alumni of Richmond Public Schools who exemplify the criteria of living extraordinary, honorable lives as inspi- rational leaders. A committee of community representatives selected the honorees from an Texceptional group of diverse nominees. We present them to you and share their stories through a col- lection of essays. As you will see, they are each grateful for the education and opportunities provided by Richmond Public Schools and can easily correlate their success to those formative years. Mary Lee Copeland Capt. Dianne T. McRae (Ret.) Founder/Executive Creative Director Veterinarian The (next level) Storytelling Academy U. S. Public Health Service Veterinary Corps Open High School, 1976 Maggie L. Walker High School, 1965 Dr. Lisa Edwards Burrs General J. H. Binford Peay III Lyric-Coloratura Soprano and Superintendent Associate Professor of Music Virginia Military Institute Virginia State University Thomas Jefferson High School, 1958 Huguenot High School, 1977 LaVerne Beard Spurlock, Ed.D. (Ret.) Jamelle D. Foster, PT, DPT Director of Guidance Services Physical Therapist Richmond Public Schools Advance Care, LLC Home Healthcare Armstrong High School, 1946 Richmond Community High School, 1996 Julious P. Smith, Jr, JD Darien C. Grant, JD CCM Chairman Emeritus Regional Project Executive Williams Mullen Turner Construction Company Thomas Jefferson High School, 1961 Marshall-Walker High School, 1984 Richmond Public Schools Education Foundation 1 Welcome from the Chairman of RPS Education Foundation April 25, 2014 Greetings, On behalf of the board of trustees of the Richmond Public Schools Education Foundation, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the third annual Pride of RPS: Living Legacies Breakfast. Today we celebrate honorees who have achieved success in diverse fields and professions that include business, the arts, the military, medicine and education. While their accomplishments have taken place around the world, they share a common bond as alumni of Richmond Public Schools. We hope that their life stories inspire today’s students to set and achieve their own ambitious goals. Recognizing Living Legacies is just one of the ways the Foundation works to raise private funds to support innovation in our public schools. Through partnerships with local businesses, foundations, the City Council and individuals, we have raised more than $2.8 million for the Richmond Public Schools in the last five years. We are investing these funds to create opportunities for our students to learn from great teachers, to succeed academically, and to attend college or career training. We are focused on maximizing the return on your investment and evaluating our programs so we can support those that deliver results. A portion of the funds raised today will go to expand one such program: Mentoring and Reading Student to Student or MARSS. Last year’s pilot program improved the reading levels of all first grade participants, with more than half showing gains of at least two grade levels. We are actively working to increase the number of students and schools who can participate in this successful program. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to make this important work possible. With your help, the Foundation will continue to unleash the power of innovative teachers, promote academic achievement and help students reach their full potential. I hope that the stories of our Living Legacies serve as a reminder that an investment in education truly lasts a lifetime. Sincerely, Brendan McCormick Chairman, Board of Trustees Richmond Public Schools Education Foundation 2 2014 Pride of rPS: Living Legacies Richmond Public Schools Education Foundation Overview Established in 2001, the Richmond Public Schools Edu- cation Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt organiza- tion that partners with Richmond Public Schools and the School Board to actively develop tax-exempt finan- cial resources and community relationships for Rich- mond Public Schools assuring accountability, integrity, and effectiveness. The Foundation’s role is two-fold: ■ To increase private philanthropy coming into the school system to support new and existing programs and enrichment activities as identified by the Superintendent and School Board. ■ To be a liaison between the school system and private sector to ensure that all incoming programs and services are aligned with the RPS strategic outlook. The primary goals of the Foundation are to help RPS boost graduation and student-retention rates by raising funds for evidence-based programs and best practices; sustain the efforts of existing partners; and seed new programs. The Foundation targets efforts not covered by exist- ing public funding. By offering donors an effective way to support ongoing RPS efforts to improve education, the Foundation partners with the community to raise funds, seek in-kind services and recruit volunteers. Tax-deduct- ible donations to the Foundation may be provided for specific programs or as unrestricted operating support. Together, the Richmond community and Foundation can work in partnership with Richmond Public Schools to make a difference in the lives of RPS students. Interested community members are asked to make monetary dona- tions, give in-kind, or share their talents through volun- teering. For more information or to make a donation, call the Foundation at 804.780.8623 or visit the website – www.RPSeducationfoundation.org. Richmond Public Schools Education Foundation 3 Welcome from the Superintendent of Richmond Public Schools April 25, 2014 Greetings, It is most assuredly a privilege to recognize the 2014 Pride of RPS: Living Legacies’ distinguished honorees. These alumni have attained a high level of achievement in their respective personal, professional, and humanitarian service arenas, as well as a lifelong commitment to educational excellence. For our students, their collective experiences serve as a beacon of hope and a winning example of good stewardship of talent. This program highlights the fruits of tenacity of spirit and fortitude that exists within Richmond Public Schools (RPS). In line with our ongoing efforts to raise the standard and produce students that are prepared for careers and postsecondary education, we encourage innovative thought processes, change agents, and dynamic teachers. RPS is supported by our parents, community at-large, School Board members, City Council, and the Mayor’s Office. These relationships offer accountability and expectation that our students are equipped and directed on a path of productivity. Our notably outstanding alumni serve as the realization that our purposed and committed goals to uplift and improve our students’ performance can culminate in their global, cultural, and socioeconomic success. With pride and admiration we salute our esteemed alumni, and express our deep and genuine appreciation for our wise partner, Richmond Public Schools Education Foundation, for providing the vehicle to demonstrate our gratitude for contributions made by our living legacies. “Wisdom begins in wonder.” — Socrates Sincerely, Dana T. Bedden, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools 4 2014 Pride of rPS: Living Legacies Richmond Public Schools Overview The district serves over 23,000 students, representing the ■ Bellevue Elementary, Stuart Elementary, Open region’s diverse socioeconomic mix. RPS is comprised of 26 High and Richmond Community High schools elementary schools, including one charter school, eight mid- have each been recognized by the U.S. Department dle schools, five comprehensive high schools and three spe- of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School, a cialty schools. U.S. News and World Report ranked Richmond designation awarded to schools where students Community and Open High schools among the state’s top 20 perform at very high levels or where significant public high schools. And, Franklin Military Academy stands improvements are being made in students’ as the nation’s first public military school. The district also academic achievement. operates two regional Governor’s School programs. Gifted ■ All RPS elementary schools provide the Elementary and talented students are served by SPACE (Special Program Foreign Language Program, instrumental and for Academic and Creative Excellence) at the elementary and choral music, art and extra instructional activities. middle school levels, and by advanced placement and dual enrollment courses at the high school level. Academically ■ As part of the 21st Century workforce preparedness, advanced students may also earn the prestigious Interna- RPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings tional Baccalaureate (IB) diploma at Thomas Jefferson High include 13 dual enrollment and 14 honors courses and School or apply to attend the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s 76 certification opportunities. School for Governmental and International Studies and the ■ RPS has more than 1,000 corporate, higher Appomattox Governor’s School for the Arts and Technology. education, community and civic partnerships, and Additional RPS highlights include: more than 10,000 volunteers who support district students and programs. Among them is the Micah ■ Richmond Public Schools participates in the Initiative, a program comprised of volunteers from “Schools for Excellence” initiative, funded by a five- more than 50 communities of faith
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