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February is the month when we observe School Board Appreciation Month, an excellent opportunity to recognize the work of school board members and celebrate public education. The board at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School advocates for public schools by ensuring our students have access to a high-quality education. Their decisions and actions significantly impact the present and future lives of our community’s children. Join us in celebrating School Board Appreciation Month at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Too often we neglect to recognize the dedication and hard work of these men and women who represent us. We invite you to celebrate the work of the school board by sharing your comments here.<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 Remarks will be shared with the board at their February 20th meeting.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The board of the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School consists of an elected representative from each participating division.

Ms. L. Meredith Moses<\/a>,\u00a0Goochland County Schools<\/a> *<\/strong>
Ms. Harwood Hall<\/a>,\u00a0King and Queen Schools<\/a> *<\/strong>
Mr. Bob May<\/a>,\u00a0Hanover County Schools<\/a>\u00a0
Dr. James Taylor<\/a>,\u00a0Powhatan County Schools<\/a>, Chair *<\/strong>
Ms. Heather Donbrosky<\/a>,\u00a0New Kent County Schools<\/a>, Vice-Chair *<\/strong>
Ms. Marchelle Hampton<\/a>,\u00a0Charles City County Schools<\/a>
Ms. Kathryn Ricard<\/a>,\u00a0City of Richmond Schools<\/a>
Ms. Linda Hyslop<\/a>,\u00a0Hopewell Public Schools<\/a>
Ms. Alicia S. Atkins<\/a>,\u00a0Henrico County Schools<\/a>\u00a0
Mr. Kenneth Pritchett<\/a>,\u00a0City of Petersburg Schools<\/a> *<\/strong>
Ms. Lisa Hudgins,\u00a0<\/a>Chesterfield County Schools<\/a>
Ms. Jill Andrews<\/a>,\u00a0Prince George County Schools<\/a>
Ms. Debbie Walwer,<\/a>\u00a0Colonial Heights Public Schools<\/a>
Ms. Mary Benjamin<\/a>,\u00a0Dinwiddie County Public Schools<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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