Published Thursday, Apr. 22, 2021, 9:02 pm
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AFP reporter Rebecca Barnabi joins us to talk about Waynesboro Schools’ preparations for graduation season, the summer, and update us on the return of live music downtown.
About Rebecca Barnabi
Rebecca J. Barnabi covers education and features for
AFP. A graduate of the University of Mary Washington, she began her journalism career at The Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star. In 2013, she was awarded first place for feature writing in the Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia Awards Program, and was honored by the Virginia School Boards Association’s 2019 Media Honor Roll Program for her coverage of Waynesboro Schools. Her background in newspapers includes writing about features, local government, education and the arts.
Manassas Park names new schools superintendent Saunders
Dr. Melissa Saunders was appointed as the next superintendent of Manassas Park City Schools at tonight’s school board meeting.
She’ll start her new job on July 1. She comes from neighboring Manassas, where, since 2016, she has worked as the executive director of student achievement for Manassas City Public Schools.
Saunders has 28 years of experience working in public education. She’s worked as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and director of curriculum and instruction in Loudoun County and in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
“I am honored to be selected as the next superintendent of Manassas Park City Schools,” said Saunders. “I look forward to proudly serving and working with the school board, students, staff, families, and community partners in Manassas Park. I have seen first-hand how the staff and community connect and care for one another. Connections, relationships, and visibility are import