The Virginian-Pilot Five years ago, Winsome E. Sears was a Republican on the rise. In her first run for office, the Regent University graduate, student and former Marine stunned pundits, ending a political dynasty by defeating Norfolk Del. Billy Robinson Jr. Sears was hailed as the first black Republican woman ever elected to the General Assembly, also the first foreign-born woman and first female military veteran. After one term in Richmond, Sears decided against seeking re-election. Her daughters were still in high . . .
Mountain Vista
The Governing Board of Mountain Vista Governor s School has announced Kelly A. Huff has been named regional director. Huff succeeds Roseanne Williamson, who will retire as director on Jan. 1.
Mountain Vista is a governor s school for math, science and technology that serves over 200 gifted and talented high school students from the school divisions of Clark, Culpeper, Frederick, Fauquier, Winchester City, Rappahannock and Warren.
As regional director, Huff will serve as the principal and primary administrator and will oversee day-to-day operations, curriculum development, and faculty and staff relations.
A 19-year veteran of the public education system, Huff taught English for 13 years and served as assistant principal for four years, all at Alleghany High School in Covington. She was promoted to director of secondary instruction for Alleghany County Public Schools and served in this role for two years.