Racial Justice
Our vision for Rockbridge County is of a community of all races and ethnicities who have equal voice, justice, access to resources, and opportunity. Our community stands together in welcoming, respecting, connecting and promoting friendliness among ALL our residents.
Issue Group Coordinator:
Tinni Sen
tinnis.sen@gmail.com
For information about getting involved in the Racial Justice Coalition, please email the coordinator.
Irma Thompson Educators of Color Program
The Rockbridge NAACP’s Irma Thompson Program is developing a new project to support the training of new teachers of color locally.
The program would combine training grants, individualized career guidance, and ongoing in-kind support. In return, teachers-to-be whose schooling is paid for by the program would commit to working in one of our three local school districts.
Current teaching jobs in the area start at $37,500 to $44,445. In addition, teachers work about 200 days a year, receive health insurance, participate in state retirement programs, and can qualify for additional benefits, such as additional paid career development training.
This form is intended to help the program committee determine the amount of interest for this kind of program in our area. The program is still under development. Filling out the form creates no obligation on your part.
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