Family and Community Engagement

Fall Bridge Builder Academy Workshops
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The Henrico County Public Schools Division of Family and Community Engagement — or FACE — is an essential bridge between HCPS and the broader community. At the core of its mission is the integration of the community school framework, ensuring a comprehensive approach to education that extends beyond the traditional classroom setting. FACE strives to create a collaborative ecosystem where schools, families and the community work together to create a supportive and enriching educational environment. By emphasizing both family and community engagement, the division promotes a holistic approach to student achievement and supportive family structures. Key components of the Division of Family and Community Engagement include:

Community partnerships

FACE helps cultivate collaborative relationships with community organizations and stakeholders to enrich the educational experience and provide diverse opportunities for students.

Family Resource Center

The Family Resource Center is a hub for families to access valuable resources, information and support services that contribute to their active involvement in their child's education.

Henrico Heroes mentoring program

HCPS' mentorship program helps connect students with positive role models from the community, fostering personal and academic growth.

After-school programming

After-school options — including 21st Century Community Learning Center sites — provide enriching and structured activities beyond regular school hours, enhancing the overall learning experience and supporting families as they balance work and child care responsibilities.

BUILD: We build relationships and resource-rich school communities.

Our team is responsive to the unique needs of Henrico County’s diverse magisterial districts. Family advocates are based in many schools to ensure that the right to achieve for all Henrico students is a priority.

BRIDGE: We bridge high-impact partnerships.

Understanding that it takes a village, we seek and secure partnerships with entities that best benefit our students, staff and families. Strategic collaborations enhance our learning communities and the educational experiences of our learners.

BOOST: We boost integrated family involvement and engagement.

With a focus on fun and informative programming opportunities, we support families by supporting their students and schools. In addition, we have a family-focused approach, often weaving family voices throughout our processes and decision-making.

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Bridge Builders Academy

Henrico County Public Schools’ Bridge Builders Academy features virtual gatherings and discussions on a host of topics — many related to predominantly virtual learning. Our “Community Conversations” panel discussions about racial equity and change was a popular and powerful addition to the series. The Bridge Builders Academy is presented by HCPS’ Department of Family and Community Engagement and the HCPS Family and Educator Resource Center. Check out videos of past sessions at our Bridge Builders Academy page, where you’ll also find details about upcoming sessions. For more information about the Family And Educator Resource Center, visit the center’s webpage.

Bridge Builders Academy
Family & Educator Resource Center
Henrico Heroes
Community Partnership

HCPS Rolling Resource Center

Since its debut in July 2017, our rolling resource center has provided students and families with books, “make-and-take” activities, information about exceptional education and other resources. Check back for updates about resource center appearances.

Community Learning Center

Community Learning Center hubs

Our Community Learning Center initiative leads to improved student learning, stronger families and healthier communities. Henrico County Public Schools has partnered with the Henrico Education Foundation to transform schools into hubs where children and families have onsite support from community partners at their disposal. CLC hubs provide an integrated focus on academics, health services, social services, youth and community development, and community engagement. The hubs provide a wealth of opportunities and resources to give students and parents the tools they need to learn and grow.

Our current CLC hub sites — Glen Lea and Harold Ratcliffe elementary schools, and L. Douglas Wilder Middle School — offer personalized curricula that emphasize real-world learning and community problem-solving. What are some of the benefits of Community Learning Center hubs?

  • Students attend school more consistently.

  • Students succeed academically.

  • Students are actively involved in learning.

  • Families are increasingly involved with their children’s education.

  • Schools are engaged with families and communities.

  • Students live and learn in a safe, supportive and stable environment.

  • Communities prosper and become more desirable places to live.

FACE Summer Tour 2024

Contact Information

Address

1001 N. Laburnum Ave.
Henrico, VA 23223

Adrienne Cole Johnson, Chief of Family and Community Engagement
accole1@henrico.k12.va.us
804-226-5340

Nicole Boone, Assistant Director of Family and Community Engagement
ntboone@henrico.k12.va.us

Kiprena Viney, Administrative Assistant
krviney@henrico.k12.va.us

Seth Knight, Family and Community Engagement Specialist
ssknight@henrico.k12.va.us

Marci Goode, Out of School Time Specialist
magoode@henrico.k12.va.us

Rafer Giles, Community School Manager
ragiles@henrico.k12.va.us

Cashell Donahoe Elementary
Helen Archie, Family Advocate

Fair Oaks Elementary
Antoine Hockaday, Family Advocate

Henrico Virtual Academy/John Rolfe Middle
Dawn Tyler, Community School Resource Coordinator
dgtyler@henrico.k12.va.us

George Moody Middle/Hermitage High
Lauren Hunter, Community School Resource Coordinator
lyhsmith@henrico.k12.va.us

Highland Springs Elementary
Cynthia Brand-Parker, Family Advocate
cebparker@henrico.k12.va.us

Montrose Elementary
Brittany Baker, Family Advocate
bsbaker@henrico.k12.va.us

The Oak
Kevin Robertson, Community School Resource Coordinator
kmrobertson@henrico.k12.va.us

Sandston Elementary
Ashley Hockaday, Family Advocate
achockaday@henrico.k12.va.us

Varina High
Deidre Harris, Family Advocate
dharris@henrico.k12.va.us

Leslie Velez, Family and Community Engagement Specialist
lvelez@henrico.k12.va.us

Alexis Simms, Family and Educator Resource Center Coordinator
ansimms@henrico.k12.va.us

Virginia Hansom, Community Partnerships and Resources Coordinator
vnhansom@henrico.k12.va.us

Leroy Adams, Community Engagement Facilitator
lgadams@henrico.k12.va.us

Syble Pemberton, Community School Manager
sjpemberton@henrico.k12.va.us

Diane Cotman, Community School Resource Coordinator
dcotman@henrico.k12.va.us

Brookland Middle
Marian Randolph, Family Advocate
mmrandolph@henrico.k12.va.us

Jackson Davis Elementary/Quioccasin Middle
Gabriel Hernandez, Community School Resources Coordinator
gjhernandez@henrico.k12.va.us

Fairfield Middle
Bridgette Brown, Community School Resource Coordinator
bsbrown2@henrico.k12.va.us

Douglas Freeman High/Tuckahoe Midlde
Rachel Gonsalves, Community School Resource Coordinator
rrgonsalves@henrico.k12.va.us

Glen Lea Elementary
Hattie Crawley, Family Advocate
hpcrawley@henrico.k12.va.us

Harvie Elementary
Charles "Chuck" Moore, Family Advocate
clmoore2@henrico.k12.va.us

Henrico High/Virginia Randolph
Karanja "KJ" Cook, Community School Resource Coordinator

Lakeside Elementary
Jennifer Iyanda, Family Advocate
jliyanda@henrico.k12.va.us

Ridge Elementary
Violeta "Tonie" Powell, Family Advocate
vpowell@henrico.k12.va.us

J.R. Tucker High
Shanna Crawford, Family Advocate
skcrawford@henrico.k12.va.us