Verletta White, Ed.D.
            
            @VerlettaWhite
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              Superintendent of Roanoke City Public Schools.
              
              Roanoke, VA
            
            
              
              Joined June 2014
            
            
           There are no words to express how grateful I am to my superintendent colleagues for this honor. Thank you @vassnews for recognizing the work we’re doing in @RoanokeSchools! We have an incredible team, school board, students, & community and I am blessed to represent them and VA! 
          
          
                
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             What a pleasure to watch our @RoanokeSchools students shine in The Little Mermaid Jr.—put together in only 7 rehearsals as part of our Staying Safe by Staying Connected summer program. Truly incredible work by our students, teachers, & staff. Thank you for the magic! #RCPSProud! 
          
                
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             Our first session explores how Virginia funds its schools—impacting every student, educator, and community. Thanks to David Baker (@LCPSchools) and Kathleen Jackson (@RoanokeSchools & Virginia Assoc. of School Business Officials) for leading this vital discussion. #VAHSPF Plus, 
          
                
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             Shoutout to @RoanokeSchools for celebrating their first-ever graduating AVID cohort—100% of these students are headed to college, careers, or the military! We are so proud to partner with districts like RCPS to help make moments like this possible:  https://t.co/cqHwMimQ7e 
            
            
                
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             Thank You, Teachers and Staff! We appreciate you! #RCPSProud! #WeAreOne! 
           🎉 Today marks the start of National Teacher Appreciation Week! THANK YOU to all of our incredible RCPS teachers for your unwavering dedication & passion for what you do. Take a moment to thank a teacher who’s made a difference:  https://t.co/Xa64HzomyS 
            
            
                
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             Thank you to all who attended this afternoon to help us celebrate and honor the William B. Robertson Administration Building! #WeAreOne #RCPSProud
            
          
                
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             We were honored to celebrate our community last week and share plans for the upcoming Community Empowerment Center at Booker T. Washington! Watch the full video to learn more:  https://t.co/l2mQKW67re 
            
            
                
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             “This is a story tonight of promises made and promises kept.” The Community Builders program is empowering students to build a strong community. Learn more about how this pilot program is supporting our 8th grade students: 
          
            
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              For five weeks last summer, about 55 rising 8th graders from Roanoke's five middle schools visited local college campuses, the school division's Career and Technical Education center and the city's...
            
                
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             Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King’s enduring legacy today at the NC A&T breakfast alongside our School Board & RCPS administrators past & present. Inspired by President Hinton’s message of love & action, we recommit to equality & service. @RoanokeSchools @HollinsU 
          
                
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             Honored to join @RoanokeSchools Board & leadership at the 28th Annual MLK Luncheon, hosted by the SCLC. Dr. King said, ‘Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?”’ Grateful for a community united to support education. #WeAreOne #RCPSProud! 
          
                
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             ✨ We had a magical time at Breakfast with Santa, raising over $15K for the Help the Homeless Fund! Huge thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, and performers who made it unforgettable. Check out all the photos on Facebook! #RCPSProud #WeAreOne
          
          
                
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             📚WWMS Literacy Night was a hit! Families connected with partners, explored the book fair, attended sessions, and supported a student-run bake sale. Thank you to the WWMS team and Ms. Cintron for making it possible. Don’t miss your school’s literacy night! #RCPSProud
            
            
                
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             ✨ We had a magical time at Breakfast with Santa, raising over $15K for the Help the Homeless Fund! Huge thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, and performers who made it unforgettable. Check out all the photos on Facebook! #RCPSProud #WeAreOne
            
            
                
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             Superintendent White made her conducting debut last night, leading the PH Band in "Sleigh Ride" at their winter concert! 🎵 Thanks to Band Teacher Alex Schmitt and our talented students for this special experience. #RCPSProud (Visit Facebook for the full video!) 
          
                
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             We enjoyed meeting with our elected officials this morning for Take Your Legislators to School Month! We shared our legislative priorities, connected over the importance of providing our students with what they need to succeed, and showed off our brand new DAYTEC. 
          
                
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             We were proud to celebrate all our schools' Teachers of the Year on Tuesday! Congratulations to our 2025 RCPS Teacher of the Year Kisha Kyle, 2nd place finalist Candace Rippey, and 3rd place finalist Blake Prim! 🎉 We are so grateful to these educators for all they do! #RCPSProud
          
          
                
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             🌟 Exciting news! RCPS is the only district in Virginia selected for the @ENERGY's DOE's Energy CLASS program! 🎉 We’re joining 59 districts nationwide to improve energy efficiency, adopt renewable energy, and create healthier schools. #EnergyCLASS #Sustainability #RCPSProud
          
          
                
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             Celebrating excellence in leadership! Today, we gather with the 2024 State Superintendents of the Year at the #2024SOYForum to honor their dedication to transforming public education and shaping bright futures for students nationwide. 🌟 #AASA #EducationLeadership
          
          
                
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             I see #VASSLeadership @VerlettaWhite! 
           Celebrating excellence in leadership! Today, we gather with the 2024 State Superintendents of the Year at the #2024SOYForum to honor their dedication to transforming public education and shaping bright futures for students nationwide. 🌟 #AASA #EducationLeadership
            
            
                
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