Counseling

RTC School Counselor 

LATOYA W. BROWN

email: lwilliam2@rvaschools.net

Mrs. LaToya W. Brown is a proud native of Richmond, Virginia. She attended Swansboro Model School, Boushall Middle School, and John F. Kennedy High School. Mrs. Brown holds two degrees from Virginia State University: a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master of Education in School Counseling. She is currently pursuing an Educational Leadership Endorsement from Longwood University.

With 20 years of experience in education, Mrs. Brown began her career as a Mathematics Teacher at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School and transitioned to a School Counselor in 2010. She utilizes a comprehensive counseling framework that combines cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques, driven by her passion for fostering a safe and inclusive environment where students can navigate challenges, set goals, and build resilience.

Outside of her professional life, Mrs. Brown is a wife and mother of two. In her free time, she enjoys family gatherings, volunteering in the community, and line dancing.

The Cynthia Smith-Williams Scholarship is a one-time $1,200 award for a student planning to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). To apply, please complete the GRASP Last Dollar Scholarship Application here.

GRASP Community College Scholarships - For students pursuing community college career certificates or transfer degrees. Applications Due April 1, 2026!

GRASP’s Richmond Promise Scholarship - For Richmond Public School students pursuing community college career certificates, associate, or transfer degrees.
Application Due April 1, 2026!

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Richmond Alumni Chapter Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated - Jesse M. Tinley, DDS. Scholarship - Due Date: April 15, 2026

Open to students in greater Richmond area with a minimum GPA of 2.5.  Selected students will be interviewed.  Completed application packets should be e-mailed to address listed in letter.  

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Upsilon Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated - 2026 Kavansa B. Smith Scholarships - Due Date: April 25, 2026

Scholarship open to African American graduating seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.7.  See flyer and scan code for information and applications.

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Richmond Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) Scholarship - Due Date: May 1, 2026

Graduating students with an interest in Insurance and Risk Management are encouraged to apply.

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Cobb Imprint Memorial Scholarship in Honor of Marvin Williams
Two $3,000 scholarships awarded to students from Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, or the City of Richmond who have lost one or both parents.
Application Open.

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Richmond Flying Squirrels All-Star Legacy Scholarship
One time $5,000 scholarship awarded to a high school senior in the Richmond region who participated in an athletic sport.
Application Open.

Richmond Flying Squirrels Richmond 34 Scholarship
One $2,000 renewable scholarship for four years awarded to a high school senior in the Richmond region attending Virginia Union University and one attending Virginia State University.
Application Open.

 

 

Mission

The mission of the Richmond Technical Center Counseling program is to promote academic excellence and career and technical opportunities while preparing our students to enter the workforce and remain competitive in their chosen fields. We empower all of our students to reach the highest potential in their potential so that they will be viable within the global workforce.

Our Richmond Technical Center Counselor strives to support our school division's vision to ensure every student is Ready for Life 3E Model (Enrollment, Employment, or Enlistment). She encourages and assists students in navigating academic, social/emotional, and career opportunities to help them build and maintain life skills and healthy peer group interactions.

Program Goals and Objectives

The Professional School Counseling program aims to facilitate student development in the areas of Academic Development, Career Development, and Personal/Social Development.  Specific goals include:

• Provide a program based on intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development.

• Create an environment conducive to learning and mutual respect among all school community members.

• Enhance student achievement to reach high school graduation and post-secondary success requirements.

• Demonstrate a commitment to the belief that all children can learn.

• Provide our students with opportunities to explore their potentialities.

• We assist our students in growing academically, developing socially, making appropriate choices, and accepting responsibility for their decisions.

• Provide activities necessary for developing marketable skills and a rich cultural citizenship for every student.

• Assist our students in planning for educational and vocational choices.

• Collaborate with educational stakeholders to increase all students' academic, personal/social, and career development.