About Dr. Sheila G. Hill-Russ
Education
Strong Educational Credentials
• Ed.D., College of William and Mary
• M.S., Old Dominion University
• B.A., Bennett College, Greensboro, NC
Professional Experience
A Unique Combination of Leadership and Experience
• Current Chairman, Chesapeake School Board
• Assistant Professor, Regent University
• Twelve-year member of The Chesapeake School Board
• 15 years as an educator in the Chesapeake School System
• Teacher, Guidance Counselor, Supervisor of Gifted and Talented
• 20 years as a principal of schools in Hampton Roads
Community and Public Service
A Commitment to Serve
• Chesapeake School Board Member, 1998 – Present
• Chesapeake Educational Foundation, Board of Directors
• Virginia School Boards Association, Board of Directors,
2007-2009
• Chairman, Tidewater Region, Virginia School Boards Association, 2007 – 2009
• Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Virginia, Board of Directors
• Women’s Division, Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce
• UNCF Flame bearer of Education Award
• Grace Episcopal Church, Member
Personal
• Married to Rick
• Mother of two daughters, Amorie (Graduate of Chesapeake Public Schools and the Medical College of Virginia. Employed by UNC Hospital-Chapel Hill), and Austin (Graduate of Chesapeake Public Schools and a senior at George Mason University)
Priorities
- Safe Schools
- Efficient Spending of All Available Funding
- Save Teaching Positions and Maintain Class Sizes
- Innovative Academic Programs and Academies
- Commitment to Educational Excellence