Leadership

Dr. Barbara Davenport

Principal

bdavenport@rvaschools.net

Dr. Barbara Davenport brings extensive technical expertise from the private sector and over a decade of experience in teaching marketing education and computer technology at both secondary and post-secondary levels. She has excelled in leadership roles as an Assistant Principal, CTE Program Specialist, and Specialty Center Coordinator.

Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Master of Science in Business Technology specializing in Information Resource Management, Educational Specialist in Leadership Education Administration, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership Education Administration. 

As a proud mother of two amazing children, she has learned that every child is uniquely different. Dr. Davenport believes in fostering collaborative partnerships between schools, communities, and families to make learning a meaningful experience for all students, inspiring them to be creative, innovative, and life-long learners.

Christopher Jacobs

Assistant Principal

cjacobs@rvaschools.net

Christopher graduated from James Madison University with a degree in Business Administration. After more than fifteen years working in business management and customer service, he felt called to education and made the transition into the classroom, bringing real-world experience to share with his students.

He began teaching Exceptional Education while completing his endorsement through Old Dominion University. Over the next 14 years, Christopher focused on helping every student succeed and worked to ensure all learners had access to meaningful opportunities.

His love for working with students and teachers led him to pursue a Master’s Degree in Leadership and Supervision at Averett University. He went on to serve as a Middle School Assistant Principal and Interim Principal, where he was especially proud to help lead Dogwood Middle School to earn state accreditation for the first time in seven years.

Today, Christopher serves as Assistant Principal at the Richmond Technical Center. He is excited to continue supporting students as they prepare for future success in their chosen careers and technical fields.

Christopher has two grown children and a wife whom he adores more than life itself.  He loves to listen to live music, all things college football, and to hang out with his three dogs.