Royal A. Gurley, Jr., Ed.D.

Proud Superintendent of @CvilleSchools • 2024 NSPRA Superintendent to Watch • Leading with Love • Blessed •

[CounselorWinbush @MrWinbush_MEd]

Proud is an understatement of the work of my Brother @royalgurley #BMECSUMMIT26

[Royal A. Gurley, Jr., Ed.D. @royalgurley]

@1audreywilliams Lead Mrs. Coleman! LeadHERship in action!

[Royal A. Gurley, Jr., Ed.D. @royalgurley]

Happy #SchoolCommunicatorsDay! Today we celebrate Amanda Korman, whose heart, talent, and dedication keep our community informed, connected, and inspired. Thank you, Amanda, for telling the story of Charlottesville City Schools with such care and clarity! @CvilleSchools @NSPRA

[Royal A. Gurley, Jr., Ed.D. @royalgurley]

On this #SchoolCommunicatorsDay, we proudly recognize Beth Cheuk for her incredible work behind the scenes and on the front lines—keeping Charlottesville City Schools informed, engaged, & united. Thank you, Beth, for your dedication and heart! @NSPRA @CvilleSchools

[Trailblazer Elementary @TrailblazerElem]

Thanks to @royalgurley and @KatinaOtey for being our mystery guest readers! Our 4th graders were all smiles and loved every minute of it! 🫶🏽@CvilleSchools

[CATEC @CATEChs]

Photo Friday! Our Auto Tech students took a field trip to CMA . Nursing students practiced skills for State Boards. EMT students practiced delivering babies. And Carpentry students got to work outside enjoying the beautiful spring weather.

[Chantel Beverly @PrincipalBev]

#ladiesfirst #welv2025 #ccsleadhers @CvilleSchools

[Royal A. Gurley, Jr., Ed.D. @royalgurley]

Other duties as assigned 🤣🤣

[Rodney Jordan @YouKnightLeader]

It’s #PiDay and our favorite superintendent @royalgurley stopped by to participate in our Positive School Culture event! @CvilleSchools

[Charlottesville City Schools @CvilleSchools]

A message from our School Board on supporting our school community: https://t.co/F8esiRiljR

[Royal A. Gurley, Jr., Ed.D. @royalgurley]

This week, we celebrate VA School Principals Appreciation Week! 🌟 Thank you to our incredible principals for your leadership, dedication, & tireless commitment to creating safe, welcoming, and enriching environments for our students and staff. You inspire excellence every day!l

[Royal A. Gurley, Jr., Ed.D. @royalgurley]

I am honored to be recognized by the National School Public Relations Association as one of the 2024-25 Superintendents to Watch. Effective communication is not just important—it is essential to the success and operations of our school division.

[Summerlyn Thompson @DrSummerlynT]

Hung out over 29N in a bucket truck this morning!! Pls consider donating to the Toy Lift - it benefits SO MANY C’ville families!! ⁦@CvilleSchools⁩ ⁦@WUESWolverines⁩

[Summit Elementary School @summitcville]

Toy Lift 2024 - I enjoyed waving to motorists from the High Tech Signs bucket truck at Fashion Square Mall!!

[Royal A. Gurley, Jr., Ed.D. @royalgurley]

This morning, I had a productive meeting with members of the Charlottesville-Albemarle chapter of the NAACP. We deeply appreciate the dedication and advocacy of Ms. Elder and Ms. Fleming.

[Royal A. Gurley, Jr., Ed.D. @royalgurley]

Thank you, Kate Lambert, and the Boys and Girls Club of Cherry Avenue, for recognizing Charlottesville City Schools as the Community Partner of the Year. We appreciate all you do for the students of Charlottesville City Schools. @CvilleSchools

[Summerlyn Thompson @DrSummerlynT]

Many, many thanks to the #100CutsInitiative and ⁦@100BMOCV⁩ for partnering to give some of our Walker boys a free fresh cut before Thanksgiving!! ⁦@WUESWolverines⁩ ⁦@CvilleSchools⁩

[Royal A. Gurley, Jr., Ed.D. @royalgurley]

I couldn’t be prouder of our middle school football players! They played with heart and determination until the final whistle, securing a hard-fought victory over Western Albemarle. Congratulations to our Jefferson District Youth League champions! 🏆 @CvilleSchools

[GreenbrierElementarySchoolVA @GreenbrierElem]

Today our fourth graders celebrated with a Writers Feast focused on the question of “How do we overcome challenges?” Students shared a variety of amazing writings and artwork during our special event. @CvilleSchools

[Royal A. Gurley, Jr., Ed.D. @royalgurley]

Being a superintendent & a parent of a toddler isn’t easy. Balancing “Dad” & showing up for students & teachers is a constant challenge, but this picture says it all. For me, the lesson is balance: not sacrificing one role for the other but modeling how they can intersect.

[Charlottesville High School @CHSBlackKnights]

CHS art students are working with local muralist Chicho Lorenzo on a large-scale artwork for Courtyard A!
Art I students designed leaf patterns based on native Virginia flora. Now Lorenzo and students are bringing these leaves to life on the 90 foot wall.