The School Board of Chesapeake Public Schools approved Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton’s recommendation at the June 9, 2025, School Board meeting to appoint the following individuals to new roles within the district.
Dr. Christopher H. Vail, from director of communications, School Administration Building, to director of innovation, Educational Services Center (see Educator Profile)
Dr. Ronel L. Brewer, from assistant principal, Salem High, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, to principal, Chesapeake Center for Student Success (see Educator Profile)
Dr. Pedro J. Martinez, from supervisor of data and reporting, School Administration Building, to administrator of planning, School Administration Building
Ms. Sashanae C. Buchanan, from student engagement and resource counselor, School Administration Building, to assistant principal, Chesapeake Center for Student Success
Dr. Laura J. Labyak, from instructional specialist, Indian River Middle, to assistant principal, Oscar Smith High
Mrs. Naomi Ramos-Acosta, from teacher, Grassfield High, to assistant principal, Oscar Smith Middle
Mrs. Terri A. Reid, from teacher, Greenbrier Primary, to assistant principal, Norfolk Highlands Primary
Ms. Kelly A. Szymborski, from school testing coordinator, Suffolk Public Schools, to assistant principal, Rena B. Wright Primary
The following were selected to fill administrative specialist positions for the 2025-2026 school year. These appointments do not require Board action.
Ms. Robyn Edwards-Roberson, from teacher, Treakle Elementary, to administrative specialist, Chittum Elementary
Ms. Jasmine T. Gunter, from teacher, Camelot Elementary, to administrative specialist, Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Mr. Brett M. Heberling, from teacher, Deep Creek Middle, to administrative specialist, Grassfield Elementary
Ms. Amanda E. Smith, from teacher, Crestwood Intermediate, to administrative specialist, Deep Creek Central Elementary
Ms. Sara V. Parnell, from teacher, Hugo Owens Middle, to administrative specialist, Deep Creek High
Mrs. Keisha R. Stephens, from school counseling director, Crestwood Middle, to administrative specialist, Southwestern Elementary
Ms. Ashley S. Woodley, from teacher, Greenbrier Primary, to administrative specialist, Greenbrier Intermediate
Mrs. Kirstin M. Walker, from teacher, Western Branch Intermediate, to administrative specialist, Western Branch Intermediate
Visit this webpage to view all Administrative Appointments for the 2025 calendar year.