2019 National Teacher of the Year

He/Him 2019 National Teacher of the Year Virginia State University Grad

[2019 National Teacher of the Year @RodRobinsonRVA]

“A Plan to Increase Cultural Equity in Education” by Rodney Robinson
https://t.co/5CGh3jAfek

[2019 National Teacher of the Year @RodRobinsonRVA]

Wildcats Pride. Let’s go @AHSSportsRVA

[Commanders in the Community @commandersCR]

Bringing the juice 🔋

We brought 12 local high school tackle football teams to compete in our Commanders Classic including 7-on-7 games and a Big Man Challenge! 🏈

[2019 National Teacher of the Year @RodRobinsonRVA]

VA Teachers of the Year have a binder that is passed from the current TOY to the next TOY. It’s full of advice and speeches. You add to it before you pass it on. I met the creator today, 2004 VA TOY Laurie Sullivan. We had a moment along with 2025 VA TOY Avanti Yamamoto

[2019 National Teacher of the Year @RodRobinsonRVA]

@rnbradar I need them to reunite Mint Condition for a tiny desk .

[2019 National Teacher of the Year @RodRobinsonRVA]

In just three years, the SEED program has successfully created 157 teachers and assisted nearly 300 educators in obtaining their professional teaching licenses, debt free.

[2019 National Teacher of the Year @RodRobinsonRVA]

We are proud to celebrate nearly 100 educators who have successfully fulfilled the requirements for a professional teaching license—completely debt-free—through the RPS SEED Program.

[2019 National Teacher of the Year @RodRobinsonRVA]

Last night I found my T-shirt that said James (‘72), Thomas (‘96) Rodney (2019), and Kurt (2022). I have to add another name to that shirt. Congratulations Leon Smith, 2026 National Teacher of the Year.

[2019 National Teacher of the Year @RodRobinsonRVA]

Since RPS rebooted the Teacher and Leader Pathways Dept 2 years ago, we’ve created 140 new teachers through the SEED program, 95% 1st year retention rate, & 75% of provisional teachers have received support in getting their full license. We make a difference and have receipts.

[2019 National Teacher of the Year @RodRobinsonRVA]

Proud of Chanae and the 20 other Associate Teachers earning their bachelor’s degrees and teaching licenses—tuition-free—through our SEED program. She’s also a former student. This is what growing our own looks like. https://t.co/mPJvasqRGr

[2019 National Teacher of the Year @RodRobinsonRVA]

Today, 22 Associate Teachers officially begin their journey with RPS! These aspiring educators will receive hands-on classroom experience, personalized coaching, and coursework support as they work toward earning a bachelor’s degree and full teaching license—all at no cost.

[2019 National Teacher of the Year @RodRobinsonRVA]

RPS to launch tuition free program for employees with Associates Degrees who want to earn a Bachelor's degree in Elementary or Special Education https://t.co/EE0yy9ahbU

[2019 National Teacher of the Year @RodRobinsonRVA]

The best talent is right here in RPS—and the Associate Teacher Program is our way of investing in them for our kids’ future. Hear why this program matters from Ms. Sackor!

[2019 National Teacher of the Year @RodRobinsonRVA]

This program has been in the works for nearly 2 years and is launching this fall. We already have the best talent in RPS and we need to invest in them by paying for their bachelors degree.

[8News WRIC Richmond @8NEWS]

Richmond Public Schools to launch tuition-free program for teachers to become fully licensed https://t.co/4IeaSrkBMI

[2019 National Teacher of the Year @RodRobinsonRVA]

Exciting news for Richmond Public Schools employees!! Applications are now open for the SEED Associate Teacher Program. Please reach out to [email protected] for more details.

[2019 National Teacher of the Year @RodRobinsonRVA]

Earn your bachelors degree in elementary or special education for FREE!!!

Join the Associate Teacher Program, a joint partnership between Richmond Public Schools, Virginia Wesleyan University, and BloomBoard. Visit https://t.co/W5xTMJ2LQn for more information.

[2019 National Teacher of the Year @RodRobinsonRVA]

Not shocked by this at all. I remember in college when they offered all the history majors at my HBCU an internship to be a historical actor for the summer. It was a surreal moment. That dude almost got jumped that day.

[FeMaiden 🪷🧪🥽👩🏻‍🔬🥼 @WithChem]

This shit is beyond. Obeying in advance, first the National Archives and now Colonial Williamsburg.

Fucked.

[2019 National Teacher of the Year @RodRobinsonRVA]

In every state it’s been on the ballot, public education has been a winner tonight and neither party leaned into it during this election.

[2019 National Teacher of the Year @RodRobinsonRVA]

@theonlyGreyson I said the same thing.

[2019 National Teacher of the Year @RodRobinsonRVA]

You didn’t lose a friend because of politics. You lost someone who viewed your well-being and dignity as secondary to their own comfort. A real friend is one who respects and values your humanity without compromise

[Kevin Negandhi @KevinNegandhi]

The Eagles talent won that game. They bailed out the head coach. I’ve asked this for months, where does Nick Sirianni make this team better? His decisions are George Costanza-esque. Just do the opposite. His decisions are holding this team back from being a serious contender.