Our team
Meet the team working to bring the future within reach for students in Richmond’s East End.
Leadership Team
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Dr. Brittany Lopes
Executive Director/Head of School
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Duane Brown
Director of Vocational Education
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Brian Campo
Director of Operations
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Robin Dawkins
Director of Human Resources
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Michael Hughes
Director of Advancement
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Cynthia Hutcherson
Director of Communications & Marketing
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Timón King
Director of Rise After School
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Moira Sallade
Principal
Rise Academy
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Dr. Brittany Lopes
Executive Director/Head of School
Alma mater
Virginia Tech
University of Richmond
Randolph-Macon CollegeFun fact
Can read lips -
Moira Sallade
Principal
Alma mater
Grand Canyon University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Stockton UniversityFun fact
Grew up in Appalachia and New Jersey -
Duane Brown
Director of Vocational Education
Alma mater
Regent University
The Culinary Institute of AmericaFun fact
Was a professional chef -
Justin Fitzgerald
Dean of Students
Alma mater
Ohio University
Fun fact
Enjoys watching animal planet
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Brittany Andrews
College & CTE Teacher, Head Cheer Coach
Alma mater
University of Richmond
Delaware State UniversityFun fact
Loves watching YouTube travel videos -
Brandon Ashe
Athletic Coordinator
Alma mater
University of Cincinnati
Virginia State UniversityFun fact
Is a full-time father who loves to cook -
Courtney Barber
Science Teacher
Alma mater
University of RichmondFun fact
Used to be a competitive dancer -
Zoë Browning
Spanish Teacher
Alma mater
Liberty UniversityFun fact
Has lived in three countries -
Janae Dillard
School Counselor & Accommodations Coordinator
Alma mater
Hampton UniversityFun fact
Her great-grandmother had 17 children -
Digna Guardado
Kitchen Porter
Alma mater
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Fun fact
Likes baking with her kids
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Maudeleora Kaufman
Fine Arts Teacher
Alma mater
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFun fact
Loves learning about rocks and minerals -
Josh McDonald
Health & PE Teacher
Alma mater
Virginia State UniversityFun fact
Is a huge Lakers fan -
Tyrone Redd
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Felintá Sanders
School Nutrition Coordinator
Alma mater
Virginia Commonwealth University
Fun fact
Relaxes by cooking and baking
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Miranda Schnakenberg
English Teacher
Alma mater
University of Mary Washington
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFun fact
Loves Taylor Swift -
Gabby Smith
Social Studies Teacher
Alma mater
Seton Hall University
Brevard CollegeFun fact
Loves watching YouTube videos about marine creatures -
Amber Stancil
Administrative Coordinator, Assistant Cheer Coach
Alma mater
Hampton UniversityFun fact
Danced on stage at age 4 with Barney and The Temptations -
Sam Wallace
Math Teacher
Alma mater
Columbia University
Virginia TechFun fact
Loves sailing and has sailed in races -
Charli Williams
Assistant Track & Field Coach
Alma mater
Tuskegee University
Fun Fact
Wants to be on a game show
Rise After School
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Timón King
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Alana Stokes
Family & Community Engagement Manager
Alma mater
Randolph-Macon College
Fun Fact
Directed and hosted her own art show
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Aisha Vaughn
Volunteer Manager
Alma mater
Radford University
Fun fact
Second shoots weddings
Admin Team
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Brian Campo
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Robin Dawkins
Director of Human Resources
Alma mater
College of Notre Dame
Norfolk State University
Fun fact
Wanted to be a sign language interpreter
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Michael Hughes
Director of Advancement
Alma mater
Virginia Commonwealth University
Fun fact
Has an Emmy
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Cynthia Hutcherson
Director of Communications & Marketing
Alma mater
James Madison University
Fun fact
Appeared on MTV