Katie Ricard for Richmond School Board

Katie Ricard for Richmond School Board Katie lives in the Fan with her husband Darryl, and three kids: Luke (11), Grant (9), and Nora (6). James’s Episcopal Church. She is also an avid reader.

Her family is rounded out by two cats, Piper and Prince, and a dog, Buster. A public school educator for 13 years, Katie now works as a director of youth ministry for St. Katie began her career as a history teacher and track coach at Westwood High School in Massachusetts, later becoming the school’s first dean of students. After she and her husband moved to Virginia in 2014, she worked as an assis

tant principal at Monacan High School in Chesterfield County for six years. Katie served as the William Fox Elementary PTA president during the year of the Fox fire (2021-22) and was a board member two additional years. Currently, Katie serves on the board for Little Hands of Virginia, a nonprofit that distributes necessary supplies to young families in the Richmond area. A four time marathoner, Katie can be found running with friends in the early morning.

It was busy at Carver, Dogwood, and Fox’s back to school events today! So many families came out to meet their students’...
08/20/2026

It was busy at Carver, Dogwood, and Fox’s back to school events today! So many families came out to meet their students’ teachers and get their schedules. I loved the energy in each of these buildings, can’t wait until Monday!

I hope you’ll excuse a “proud mom” post. G moved on from Fox Elementary today and we are so proud of the young man he’s ...
05/28/2026

I hope you’ll excuse a “proud mom” post. G moved on from Fox Elementary today and we are so proud of the young man he’s becoming. He started kindergarten virtually, transitioned multiple times due to the Fox fire, and then returned to Hanover Ave. Graduation week is always my favorite, but this year is extra special!

Dogwood’s last showcase did not disappoint! A rock band that well, rocked, incredible dancers, stunning artwork, and bre...
05/22/2026

Dogwood’s last showcase did not disappoint! A rock band that well, rocked, incredible dancers, stunning artwork, and breathtaking singers made this year-end showcase not to be missed! Congrats to the wolf pack!!!

There are a lot of things that need to be improved for our teachers. When you’re in the thick of it, it’s hard to see pa...
05/07/2026

There are a lot of things that need to be improved for our teachers. When you’re in the thick of it, it’s hard to see past the paperwork, behavior issues, long hours, and low pay.

Today, fifteen years after I taught her, I got an email from a former student who has become a teacher herself and continued her professional education to support her students. She thanked me for the impact I had on her as a freshman.

And there it is. The incredible, life-changing impact that our teachers have every day on our students, the impact that we don’t necessarily see until many years later.

Thank you teachers ❤️🍎

Our elementary students got their opportunity to taste new meal options yesterday! In partnership with , our department...
04/15/2026

Our elementary students got their opportunity to taste new meal options yesterday! In partnership with , our department solicited venders who prepared different breakfast, lunch, and dessert options. Favorites were the Cajun chicken pasta, funnel cake, and the chicken sandwich with pimento cheese. I also loved seeing the catfish bowl, where the vendor taught students about catfish and its invasiveness in the Chesapeake Bay (we’re helping the bay by eating them!)

Thanks to , , and the whole RPS Wellness Department for all their hard work on this event.

Fox Elementary’s Matilda was so incredible that I forgot to take pictures! Blown away by the talents of our students and...
04/11/2026

Fox Elementary’s Matilda was so incredible that I forgot to take pictures! Blown away by the talents of our students and grateful for the hard work of Fox’s music teacher, Mr. Winslow, in providing this opportunity. Thanks for their support as well!

Carver Elementary went NUTS for science this week! Tuesday was a science pep rally with a super fun demonstration of ele...
04/10/2026

Carver Elementary went NUTS for science this week! Tuesday was a science pep rally with a super fun demonstration of elephant toothpaste (iykyk). Today the robotics team competed in an elementary RPS robotics competition. Students screamed and danced for science, and persevered through difficulties with the robotic course. What a week!

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