2025 Winners of the R.E.B. Distinguished Educational Leadership
Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 R.E.B. Awards for Distinguished Educational Leadership! These principals exemplify outstanding leadership by supporting their teachers, inspiring their students and building positive relationships between their school and community.
Effective school principals play a crucial role in the education system. Principals provide leadership, manage resources, and help create positive learning environments so that students can thrive in their learning environment. They are the leaders that engage and motivate the community to build a culture that nurtures students and brings more resources to support to their school. The R.E.B. Awards for Distinguished Educational Leadership recognizes these outstanding leaders.
2026 Winners:
Arainau Neal
Maude Trevvett Elementary School, Henrico County
Tashiana Ivy
Albert Hill Middle School, Richmond City
Allison Mullens
Cold Harbor Elementary School, Hanover County
Nicholas Olson
Salem Church Middle School, Chesterfield County
The following candidates were selected as runners up:
Susan Proffitt
Holman Middle School, Henrico County
Amanda Sanders
Elmont Elementary School, Hanover County
Michael Massa
Huguenot High School, Richmond City
Brian Russell
Chesterfield Career & Technical Center, Chesterfield County