Leadership

Dear Warriors,

 Welcome to Henderson Middle School.  Whether you are an incoming 6th grader, an ambitious 7th grader, or an experienced 8th grade scholar, I would like to formally welcome you back home to Henderson Middle School. 

 I wanted to begin by saying how proud I am to have the opportunity to be your principal. I am looking forward to getting to know each of you as you make some of the biggest accomplishments of your life this school year. Middle School is a very special time in each student’s life, and we are blessed to have your family as part of our bigger Warrior Family to carry on the school Legacy.

 Henderson Middle School is committed to improving the lives of our Warrior Families in the Northside of Richmond, Virginia through academic growth and excellence.

 Our student motto here at Henderson is “Warriors Today, Leaders Tomorrow”. We expect the very best from our students, because we know that you will be the ones that are going to change the world. After a school year of virtual learning we are so excited to have our Warrior Student back on Campus.

 Let’s have a great school year!

 

Warriors Today, Leaders tomorrow!!

Contact Information:

Principal London: 804-229-5991 or alondon@rvaschools.net

 

My name is Melinda Lawson and I am the sixth grade assistant principal at Henderson Middle School.  Welcome to the 2022-2023 academic school year! I am looking forward to working with my new team and our sixth graders as they embark on this  journey through middle school.

This year they're going to learn a lot about meeting new friends, having several classes, gaining independence while moving about our building, and even using lockers! This is all going to be an adventure to say the least. 

I'm looking forward to working closely with our staff and parents this year but most importantly, our growing warriors! I am excited to be involved with all of the opportunities Henderson has to offer our students with the implementation of Project Based Learning and our STEM Academy.

I have a total of 27 years of experience in education with many more to go! My journey has taken me from an English teacher, literacy coach,  and now a new role as your assistant principal here at Henderson!

Welcome again to the 2022-2023 academic school year! 

 

Contact Information:

Assistant Principal Lawson: 804-588-2100 or mlawson@rvaschools.net

 

Hello! My name is SheAnna McCloud, it is with great honor that I introduce myself as the new STEM Assistant Principal at Henderson Middle School.  This will be my eighth year in education and I am thrilled to be serving the Henderson Warrior community! I am passionate about teaching and learning, I have dedicated the majority of my professional career to science education and teacher training at secondary level. I completed both my Bachelors of Science in Biology in December 2012 and my Masters in Teaching degree in May 2013 at Virginia Commonwealth University. In August 2018, I completed my Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Richmond and I am ready to serve our students, teachers, parents and community. 

It is my goal to help cultivate a love for STEM for our students, and I am dedicated to ensuring students have every opportunity possible to develop the 21st century skills necessary to prepare our students for the future! 

I am looking forward to a phenomenal school year and I am truly excited about working with the Henderson Team to continue to make Henderson Middle School the best school in RPS! 

 

Contact Information:

Assistant Principal McCloud: 804-584-3161 or smccloud@rvaschools.net

 

Hello, Warrior family!

My name is Aamir Cobb, and I am grateful to be your 8th Grade Assistant Principal at Henderson Middle School. This will be my sixth year in education. I have a background in School Counseling and what drives me as an educator is the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students, staff and families. I have a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and a Masters of Education degree in School Counseling from James Madison University. I am also certified in Educational Leadership with my Administration and Supervision certification from Longwood University. I am a husband to my wife, Amanda and father of 5 growing scholars.

My leadership philosophy is tailored to caring for the whole student. My goal is to not only serve students in the academic capacity but to learn and foster an educational climate that serves student social and emotional development.

I am highly anticipating learning and growing with our Warrior community in this coming school year!

 

Contact Information:

Assistant Principal Cobb: 804-592-0148 or acobb@rvaschools.net