Nonprofit Leader in Richmond, VA | Chair Emeritus of Virginia Latino Advisory Board | Lifelong Student
Joined February 2012
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Lyons Sanchezconcha retweeted
A student struggling with their mental health shouldn’t also have to struggle to be understood.
Sometimes that means being able to explain what they’re feeling clearly. Sometimes it means support that reflects their experiences and how they communicate. It’s about making sure help actually works.
Organizations committed to this work joined me as Governor Abigail Spanberger signed HB1113, helping ensure schools have the guidance to deliver mental health support students can understand and connect with across language, background, and experience.
Because when students can communicate and connect, they’re far more likely to get the help they need.
Lyons Sanchezconcha retweeted
I was so sad to learn of President Jimmy Carter’s death today. One of his accomplishments that really resonates with me was his founding of the Department of Education. President Carter understood our shared future depends on access to a good education for all Americans. RIP.
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More great news! @RPS_Schools is leading the way on reducing chronic absenteeism.
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MLK and Huguenot featured in this NATIONAL CBS piece. Huge kudos to Principal Dabney and Principal Massa for showing the country how we do it @RPS_Schools! cbsnews.com/video/virginia-p…
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There’s no one @RPS_Schools who better exemplifies what it means to #ServeWithLove than Officer Mayo! WATCH THIS VIDEO! So proud!
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Congratulations to the Huguenot HS Class of 2024! Don’t ever forget: We love you here @RPS_Schools and always will!
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Stories shared, lessons learned w/Victoria Case Gochez (’22), Language Instruction Education & @lsanchezconcha (‘23), asst prin @RPS_Schools. A&S NEXT (Drs. E Ready, T Shields) @urichmond gathered students, educators, advocates to support success of multilingual students @urspcs
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Thank you to @VictoryElemPPS for inviting @SecCardona, @SenTimKaine, @AnneHolton, and me to discuss the importance of investing in school infrastructure.
When we invest in school infrastructure, we invest in the success and well-being of our students and school staff.
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Richmond Public Schools are doing important work helping their students attend school every day. @RPS_Schools know that #AttendanceMatters
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She dreamt of living in a beautiful city, so she transformed her neglected Detroit block into a vibrant eco-village. cnn.it/3PmUnfA
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Lyons Sanchezconcha (MEd May ’23) is a voice for change, a force for good! We applaud (& heartily agree with) his recognition as a Style Magazine Top 40 under 40: Class of 2023. Congrats, Lyons! 🙌 🎉 @lsanchezconcha @urspcs @urichmond
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Decision Day, Proms, Graduations, Promotion ceremonies. This is my favorite time of the year on social media. So much joy and celebration. I’m cheering on people I don’t even know. Congratulations to everyone.
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Did you join us yesterday for our Graduation Celebration & Regalia Pickup event? If you did, here are the fun pics that you all took! And yes, that's Dean Wilson who snuck into this shot! flic.kr/s/aHBqjABo1v #spcsgrad #spcs #urichmond #spiderpride
ALT Group of graduating students holding up signs like "I did it" and "I love UR and SPCS"
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I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lisa Coons, as the new Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. Jeremy Raley as the new Chief of Staff, and Dale Sturdifen to the Board of Education: doe.virginia.gov/Home/Compon…
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Another powerful piece by VCU’s Siegel-Hawley - I missed it when it came out last September richmond.com/opinion/columni…
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Are you interested in employment in @RPS_Schools? Come to the hiring fair at the @rvamenteach conference at Huguenot High School on April 15th. Register at tinyurl.com/rvamenteach2023 or scan the at code.
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Yesterday was likely my second to last full board meeting on VA’s Latino Advisory Board and the end of my first full term! We had lively conversations around education, business, and immigration policy! Many thanks to @lsanchezconcha for being a great chair & even greater friend!
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Huge thanks to the Urban League for donating wonderful books to all the kindergartners @ChimborazoES today! And enormous gratitude to Ms. Avula’s class for inviting me to read to them! Hands down the highlight of my week. #ReadAcrossAmericaDay #ReadWithLove 📚 ❤️
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TSA Agent: I recognize you. You the Teacher of the year, Congratulations (Whispers) It’s good to see a Black man teaching.
Me: Say it louder, #weneedblackteachers
Agent: (Screams across the entire checkpoint) It’s good to see a Black man teaching. We need more of y’all.
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Parents sacrifice so much to make a better lives for their children. I’m happy for the parents achievement.
My favorite 2022 memory: my parents achieving their lifelong dream of putting ALL FIVE of their kids thru college.
Here they are proudly holding all of the degrees THEY earned. Not us. Them - 2 beautiful refugees.
I wrote about them here: weareiowa.com/amp/article/ne… #VeryAsian
