Richmond Public Schools

For Immediate Release
June 9, 2016

RPS announces new administrative appointments

RICHMOND, Va. – At the recommendation of School Superintendent Dr. Dana T. Bedden, the Richmond City School Board approved three administrative appointments at its June 6^th meeting.

Tamica Epps was named executive director of human resources. Epps brings over 10 years of experience in talent management, recruitment, organizational development, succession planning and leadership coaching to her new post. She holds a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification and a master’s degree in public administration and post-baccalaureate certificate in human resources management from Virginia Commonwealth University. Her appointment will begin June 20.

Jeryl Scott will serve as principal at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. Scott holds an education specialist advanced degree in educational leadership and administration from Old Dominion University and a master’s degree in education from Hofstra University. She brings over 26 years of teaching and administrative experience to her new position, with a specific focus in the K-8 environment. She most recently served as principal at Aspire Academy, a nontraditional high school program that provides Richmond City students with academic and attendance and/or behavioral challenges the opportunity to obtain a high school diploma. Her appointment will begin July 1.

Michael Powell will serve as principal at John B. Cary Elementary School. Powell most recently served as principal at Rippling Woods Elementary School in Anne Arundel County Public Schools, where he was credited for leading the school in becoming a Maryland Governor Green School, establishing four science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) afterschool programs, and reaching Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in reading and mathematics for two consecutive years. Powell holds a master’s degree in education from Howard University, where he is currently a doctoral candidate in educational administration and policy. His appointment is effective July 1.

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