Welcome to the Southampton County Public Schools

implementation information page for the Virginia Literacy Act.

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Division Reading Specialists

Name Building Email
Kathy Thompson CES kthompso@southampton.k12.va.us
Texie Sackett CES tsackett@southampton.k12.va.us
Amy Hinson MES amyh@southampton.k12.va.us
Lisa Skeeters MES lskeeters@southampton.k12.va.us
Angela Deskins NES adeskins@southampton.k12.va.us
Melinda Lee RES mlee@southampton.k12.va.us
Hilliary Story RES hstory@southampton.k12.va.us
Charlene Walker-Briggs RES cwalkerbriggs@southampton.k12.va.us
Laura Hatch SMS lhatch@southampton.k12.va.us

Division Literacy Leaders

Name Relevant Title(s) Department
Raechelle Doyle VLA Lead/Curriculum Specialist Curriculum
Kelli Gillette Director Curriculum
Lorraine Greene-Whitehead Federal Programs/ Community Liaison Curriculum
Linda Drake EIRI/Pre-K Specialist Curriculum
Andrea Hall-Leonard Dyslexia Advisor Special Education

Key Responsibilities of Reading Specialists

Instructional Support:

  • Provide individualized and small-group instruction to students who need additional help in reading.

  • Develop and implement targeted reading interventions based on student assessments and data.

  • Use a variety of instructional techniques and materials to address diverse learning needs.

Assessment and Evaluation:

  • Conduct regular assessments to identify students' reading levels and needs.

  • Monitor and track students' progress in reading and adjust interventions as necessary.

  • Provide feedback and recommendations to teachers and parents based on assessment results.

Collaboration:

  • Work closely with classroom teachers to support the integration of effective reading strategies into the curriculum.

  • Participate in grade-level and school-wide meetings to discuss student progress and instructional strategies.

  • Serve as a resource for teachers, providing guidance on best practices in reading instruction.

  • Professional Development:

    • Stay current with the latest research and best practices in reading instruction and literacy.

    • Provide professional development opportunities for teachers to enhance their reading instruction skills.

    • Attend workshops, conferences, and other professional development activities related to reading and literacy.

    Parent and Community Engagement:

    • Communicate regularly with parents about their child's reading progress and ways to support reading at home.

    • Organize and participate in school and community events that promote reading and literacy.

    • Develop and distribute materials and resources to support reading at home.

    Program Development:

    • Assist in the development and implementation of school-wide reading programs and initiatives.

    • Evaluate the effectiveness of reading programs and make recommendations for improvement.

    • Maintain an up-to-date inventory of reading materials and resources.

Key Responsibilities of the Dyslexia Advisor

  • Identifying students: Helping schools and families identify students with dyslexia 

  • Providing resources: Offering resources, recommendations, and best practices to help students with dyslexia 

  • Providing instruction: Offering instruction and services for students with dyslexia 

  • Training: Understanding the definition of dyslexia and having a working knowledge of dyslexia characteristics, techniques, and interventions 

  • Accommodations: Understanding appropriate accommodations and assistive technology supports for students with dyslexia 

  • Monitoring progress: Monitoring student progress in core subject areas

VLA Leadership Committee

Kelli Gillette (Director of Instruction)

Dr. Tonia Taylor (Director of Special Education)

Raechelle Doyle (Curriculum Specialist)

Dr. Mark Barfield (Principal)

Amesheia Warren (Principal)

Amy Hinson (Reading Specialist)

Tiffany Matteson (Special Education Teacher)

Lorraine Greene Whitehead (Federal Programs, Community Liaison)

Linda Drake (EIRI/Early Childhood Specialist)

Dr. Hall Leonard (Dyslexia Advisor)

Elizabeth Moran-Dewald (ELL Specialist)

Angela Deskins (Reading Specialist)

Hillary Story (Reading Specialist)

Sheila Roach (3rd Grade Teacher)

Chikita Peterson (3rd Grade Teacher)

Ashley VanDyke (1st Grade Teacher)

Ashanti Boone (1st Grade Teacher)

Rebecca Johnson (Kindergarten Teacher)

Michele Winters (2nd Grade Teacher)