BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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The Board of Directors is the paramount decision making body of Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts and is responsible for overall governance and helping to sustain the mission, vision, and charter of the School. The Board consists of four (4) officers and a maximum of up to twenty-four (24) directors.
The work of the Board of Directors focuses on five areas as outlined in the PHSSA strategic plan:
DIRECTORS
Sean Brazier Term: September 2020 - August 2023 Sean Brazier is the Vice President of Economic Competitiveness for the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) where he is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies and initiatives to improve Virginia’s business environment. Prior to this role at VEDP, Sean helped found and scale-up Purpose Built Schools Atlanta, a PreK-12 cluster of four schools operating in partnership with Atlanta Public Schools. Sean began his career at McKinsey and Company, where, in addition to his four years as a generalist consultant, he led the scale-up efforts for McKinsey Social Initiative's Generation U.S. young adult workforce development program. Sean holds a B.A. in Economics from Morehouse College; an MSc. in International Political Economy from The London School of Economics; and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He is currently a part-time doctoral student studying public policy at Virginia Commonwealth University. Hayley Cleary Term: August 2020 - July 2023 Dr. Hayley Cleary is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Public Policy at VCU. Her family happily transplanted to Richmond in 2010 and has loved becoming deeply rooted in the Richmond community. She has been a Woodland Heights/Southside resident since 2011 and her oldest son began kindergarten at PHSSA in 2019. Hayley earned undergraduate degrees from the University of Virginia and a masters degree in Public Policy and a doctoral degree in Developmental Psychology from Georgetown University. Teresa Cole Term: September 2020 - August 2023 Teresa Cole has worked in education since 2008, first as an English and History teacher, then as the K-12 Instructional Specialist for English Language Arts in Richmond Public Schools, and now as an Assistant Principal in Henrico County at Quioccasin Middle School. She was born and raised in the Richmond metro area, and currently lives in the Swansboro neighborhood. She graduated from VCU with a Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies, a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Women's Studies, and a Bachelor of Arts in English. She received her Master's in Curriculum and Instruction and Administration and Supervision Post Graduate Certificate from the University of Richmond. Her research and focus for schools has always been on equity in education, restorative practices, and high-quality curriculum that is relevant, authentic and culturally responsive. Additionally, she is an enthusiastic outdoors person, spending a great deal of time whitewater kayaking, rafting, hiking, biking, climbing and camping with family and friends. She volunteers time with the James River Outdoor Coalition and is working on the board to develop an equity committee to address issues of diversity in and access to the James River Park. She is excited for this opportunity to serve the PHSSA community. Jennifer Fobbs Term: July 2020 - June 2023 Biography coming soon! Keith Goodwin Term: September 2020 - August 2023 Keith Goodwin is Assistant General Counsel with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, where he spends most days working on matters at the intersection of banking, law, and good governance. A proud parent, proud foster parent, and Forest Hill resident, he holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Wake Forest University, a master’s degree in public policy from Duke University, and both a master’s degree in English and a law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Before joining the Fed, he practiced appellate criminal law with North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services. He’s published articles on consumer protection, eminent domain, mortgage lending, payday lending, and community banking. He serves on the Advisory Board of Housing Families First and feels honored to have this opportunity to serve the PHSSA community. Felicia Hart Term: September 2020 - August 2023 Biography coming soon! Wesley Hedgepeth Term: January 2018- December 2020 Wesley Hedgepeth is a native central Virginian and lives in the Stratford Hills neighborhood He is an Upper School History Teacher at Collegiate School, where he also coordinates the Model United Nations Program, coaches indoor track, and serves on the School's Civil Dialogue Task Force and Physical Wellness Committee. Outside of the classroom, Wesley serves as a member of the Board of Directors for both the National Council for the Social Studies and the Virginia Council for the Social Studies. Additionally, he volunteers at the Maymont Park Mansion. Wesley earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from James Madison University. Most recently, Wesley was named a 2019 Fellow of the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes. He also maintains a Postgraduate Professional Teaching License from the Commonwealth of Virginia. Ann-Alyssa Hill Term: September 2020 - August 2023 Ann-Alyssa Hill is a long-time supporter of PHSSA and parent of two PHSSA alumni. Ann-Alyssa is an associate vice president at AECOM, a global infrastructure consulting firm, where she serves in a regional marketing director position. She holds a BS in Chemistry from Roanoke College and a MS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics from Virginia Commonwealth University. Ann-Alyssa has lived in the Westover Hills neighborhood for over 20 years and loves Forest Hill Park, Reedy Creek and the magnificent James River. Kimberly Johnston Term: June 2020 - May 2023 Kimberly Johnston is a proud PHSSA parent. She is a third culture kid who attended numerous schools across three different continents, bringing an openness to different educational approaches and cultures. She began her career as a legal aid attorney, and appreciates the need to view approaches through the lens of limited income. She is an insurance claims professional, specializing in non-medical professional liability. She earned a JD from Villanova University School of Law. Ryann Lofchie Term: June 2020 - May 2023 Ryann Lofchie is a proud PHSSA parent and a longtime resident of the Woodland Heights area. She is the former CEO and owner of The Frontier Project, a boutique consultancy that partners with Fortune 500 clients on organizational transformation and leadership development. In January 2020, Ryann retired from that role to focus her time on making an impact in the community. She currently serves on several non-profit boards and in volunteer positions in the City of Richmond. Jesse Senechal Term: October 2019 - September 2022 Jesse Senechal is the director of the Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium within VCU's School of Education. Through his work with MERC, Dr. Senechal has led a wide range of applied research and evaluation projects in close collaboration with surrounding Richmond-area school divisions, local non-profits, institutions of higher education, and state agencies including the Virginia Department of Education and the State Council for Higher Education. Prior to his career as an educational researcher, Dr. Senechal spent 14 years teaching in public high schools in Chicago and Richmond. David Tabakin Term: July 2020 - June 2023 David Tabakin is a PHSSA parent and resident of Stratford Hills. David is a senior associate at the law firm of Tavenner & Beran, PLC in Richmond, Virginia, where his practice primarily focuses on representing Chapter 11 debtors, official committees of unsecured creditors, and chapter 7 and liquidation trustees. Prior to joining Tavenner & Beran, his practice focused primarily on consumer matters. Before entering private practice, David served as a law clerk to The Honorable Frank J. Santoro in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia. David earned his undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary and his J.D. from the University of Richmond School of Law. Samantha Thompson Term: September 2020 - August 2023 Samantha Thompson is a proud alumna of Richmond Public Schools and Hampton University. She was honored as an RPS Living Legacy by the RPS Education Foundation. Samantha served on the Board of Big Brothers Big Sisters, where she was instrumental in recruiting new male mentors through her connections with the National Panhellenic Council. She is also a charter member of Henrico County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Samantha currently works as an IT Professional at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Andrew Trivizas Term: August 2020 - July 2023 Andrew Trivizas is an IT and Geographic Information System Specialist with the National Park Service. Graduating with a B.S. in biology from Virginia Commonwealth University, Andrew joined the National Park Service as a field biologist. Over the course of his career he has had the opportunity to work in facility management and administrative roles, and serve on incident management teams supporting disaster relief, wildfire fighting, and national events. Andrew is a proud PHSSA parent and grateful for the opportunity to support both the school and the greater community it serves. Vida Williams Term: September 2020 - August 2023 Vida Williams is the Chief Diversity Officer and Advanced Analytics Solutions Lead at SingleStone and utilizes her experience as a data scientist to drive social and economic change in communities. Recently, her endeavors as an adjunct professor at VCU’s da Vinci center has led her to be named the school’s first “Innovator in Residence.” Vida remains active in her community through board memberships with Code VA, VA Rep Theater, BioTech Authority Board, as well as active participation in VCU Innovation Council, and other local innovation and technology activities as a mentor and coach. McKinley Wood Term: July 2020 - June 2023 McKinley Wood is the proud PHSSA parent of Sara Wood. A native of Atlanta, GA, McKinley moved to Richmond in 2008. When there is a little spare time he likes to cycle, do CrossFit, float down the river, and go out with friends. McKinley graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point in Systems Engineering and has worked in the engineering field since 2006 and holds a Master’s in Project Management. McKinley is employed at the University of Richmond and also serves in the US Army Reserve as an Operations Officer at Fort Jackson, SC. Trevor Worden Term: August 2020 - July 2023 Trevor Worden works as a fundraiser for Virginia Commonwealth University, where he prioritizes creating equitable financial opportunities for students without generational wealth. Prior to fundraising for VCU, Trevor moved to Richmond in 2016 with his husband and lives in the Forest Hill Park area. Additionally, he serves on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee for the College of Health Professions at VCU, volunteers with Stonewall Sports, and is active in the theater community in Richmond. To contact a Board member, please email firstname.lastname@patrickhenrycharter.org. |
The Board of Directors is always interested in speaking with members of the community who would like to serve on the Board or volunteer to assist the committees of the Board. Please fill out the following google form and we will follow up with you to discuss your interest:
The Board of Directors convene for their full meeting on every fourth Wednesday at 6:00 pm in the library at the school. Please refer to the school calendar to confirm meeting dates/times.
Use the links below to view Board of Directors documents:
Agendas: Minutes:
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