Congratulations to Dr. Randi Smith, principal of Ettrick Elementary, for winning the 2024 R.E.B. Award for Distinguished Educational Leadership. She joined Chesterfield County Public Schools in 1998 and has served as Ettrick’s principal since 2015.
The R.E.B. Awards for Distinguished Educational Leadership recognize principals who go beyond day-to-day demands to create exceptional educational environments. Each year, one principal each from the school systems of Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover and Richmond is honored by the Community Foundation and the R.E.B. Foundation.
Each award winner receives a $10,000 grant for individual use and $20,000 for a school project. Dr. Smith plans to use the funds to break down barriers that keep students out of school by creating a boutique at Ettrick Elementary offering haircuts and braiding, a laundry service to clean students’ clothing and a food pantry. She will also build community partnerships via Project Appleseed.