2023 RPS Teacher of the Year – Congratulations to Christal Corey from Franklin Military Academy, our 2023 Teacher of the Year! Chair Stephanie Rizzi, Vice-Chair Cheryl Burke, and I had the honor of surprising her with the news at FMA this morning. The students brought the house down with their cheers!
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!