Checking back in with Cornerstone's Farm Manager, Kyle, for Cornerstone Week at Fairfield Middle!

Our HLP spotlight shines on Senator Jennifer McClellan who represents Virginia's 9th Senate District.  Senator McClellan spoke with our 8th graders about how students and educators can meet this moment of reckoning for systemic racism, pandemic and economic hardship, her process for critical thinking, excellence, the job of a state senator, what is appealing about state office, the decision-making process, emotionally stirring legislative issues, the most impactful movie in her life, the most difficult bill she helped pass, how she works with people on the other side of the aisle and what is keeping her hopeful during the pandemic.  Thank you, Senator McClellan, for joining us!  

Support Henrico Families During Covid-19: https://henricogives.org/covid19/  

Jennifer McClellan: http://www.jennifermcclellan.com/

 Student-Moderated Website: sites.google.com/henrico.k12.va.us/fairfieldforum/home 

 Fairfield Middle School: fairfield.henricoschools.us/  

Original Artwork: 7th Graders Nevaeh and Shayla.. Digitized at Highland Springs High School by Tiana  

Original Music: Produced by 1st Place Rich via Ed Henderson Jr/ Loyalty Over Wealth Records

The HLP spotlight shines on Dr. Danny Avula, Director of the Richmond and Henrico Health Departments.  Dr. Avula brought the energy, clarity and optimism that we've become accustomed to seeing from him throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. The topics of the day were the importance of clear and consistent communication, excellence, the mission of the Richmond and Henrico Health Departments, Dr. Avula's journey to public health, remaining calm during a crisis, what is supplying him with hope during the pandemic and how we can best protect ourselves and others from the coronavirus.  Fairfield thanks Dr. Avula and all of the health care workers across Central Virginia and the nation for their courage and persistence in keeping us safe while we have been at home.  Support Students and Families During Covid-19: https://henricogives.org/covid19/ Virginia Department of Health: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/ Student-Moderated Website: sites.google.com/henrico.k12.va.us/fairfieldforum/home Fairfield Middle School: fairfield.henricoschools.us/ Original Artwork: 7th Graders Nevaeh and Shayla.. Digitized at Highland Springs High School by Tiana Original Music: Produced by 1st Place Rich via Ed Henderson Jr/ Loyalty Over Wealth Records

The HLP spotlight shines on Dr. Monica Manns, the Chief Equity, Diversity and Opportunities Officer in Henrico County Public Schools.. .and one of our most energetic guests so far! 

We spoke to Dr. Manns about collaboration, excellence, the mission of her office, how to address 'the problem of progress,' the books that have made the most impact on her life, why diversity is important, what she says to critics and how we can help address issues of inequity during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Student-Moderated Website: sites.google.com/henrico.k12.va.us/fairfieldforum/home

Our first panel featured leaders who have served in all levels of our government. Our guests spoke about what motivates excellence, what their passions are, tips for urban gardening and the importance of our community and our service to it.  

Dr. Basil Gooden served as the Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry for the Commonwealth of Virginia from  2016-2018 and was appointed by President Barack Obama to serves as the head of USDA-Rural Development in Virginia. John Montgomery is an attorney and represented the Varina District on Henrico County's School Board, a twelve-year tenure that included a chairmanship from 2015-2019. Nicole Anderson Ellis is a professor at VCU and the chair of the Henricopolis Soil and Water Conservation District Board. Kyle Dosier is the farm manager at Cornerstone Farm. 

Student-Moderated Website: https://sites.google.com/henrico.k12.va.us/fairfieldforum/home

Cornerstone Farm: https://henrico.us/projects/cornerstone-community-farm/

Fairfield Middle School: https://fairfield.henricoschools.us/

Original Artwork:  7th Graders Nevaeh and Shayla.. Digitized at Highland Springs High School by Tiana

Original Music: Produced by 1st Place Rich via Ed Henderson Jr/ Loyalty Over Wealth Records

Our HLP spotlight shines in this episode on Delegate Lamont Bagby who represents the 74th House District in the Virginia House of Delegates and was a Fairfield administrator once upon a time! In this conversation, our Forum-first on Zoom, Delegate Bagby spoke with us about creative problem solving, what the ESPN documentary "The Last Dance" can teach us about 'Excellence,' what he's learned about the government during the pandemic and what keeps him hopeful and motivated.  

Student-Moderated Website: https://sites.google.com/henrico.k12.va.us/fairfieldforum/home

Henrico Learner Profile Website: http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/hlp/

Fairfield Middle School: https://fairfield.henricoschools.us/ 

Original Artwork:  7th Graders Nevaeh and Shayla.. Digitized at Highland Springs High School by Tiana 

Original Music: Produced by 1st Place Rich via Ed Henderson Jr/ Loyalty Over Wealth Records

Our HLP spotlight shines in this episode on Dr. Amy Cashwell, Superintendent of Henrico County Public Schools. 

Our very first Forum program was held on December 6th, 2019. Dr. Amy Cashwell, Superintendent of Henrico County Public Schools, arrived early to speak with our students and was well prepared for our questions about Excellence, her upbringing and the future of our schools! 

Student-Moderated Website: https://sites.google.com/henrico.k12.va.us/fairfieldforum/home

Henrico Learner Profile Website: http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/hlp/

Fairfield Middle School: https://fairfield.henricoschools.us/ 

Original Artwork:  7th Graders Nevaeh and Shayla.. Digitized at Highland Springs High School by Tiana

Original Music: Produced by 1st Place Rich via Ed Henderson Jr/ Loyalty Over Wealth Records