Celvin Anthony Richardson

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Celvin Anthony Richardson

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 7, 2023

Education

Bachelor's

Virginia Commonwealth University, 1993

Graduate

Liberty University, 2021

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Teacher

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Celvin Anthony Richardson ran for election to the Chesterfield County Public Schools to represent Matoaca District in Virginia. He lost in the general election on November 7, 2023.

Anthony Richardson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2023

See also: Chesterfield County Public Schools, Virginia, elections (2023)

General election

General election for Chesterfield County Public Schools, Matoaca District

Steve Paranto defeated Traci Noelle Franssen and Celvin Anthony Richardson in the general election for Chesterfield County Public Schools, Matoaca District on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Steve Paranto (Nonpartisan)	49.7	12,046
	Submit photo	Traci Noelle Franssen (Nonpartisan)	37.2	9,024
		Celvin Anthony Richardson (Nonpartisan)	12.6	3,048
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	108

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 24,226
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Endorsements

Anthony Richardson received the following endorsements.

• Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed
• Everytown for Gun Safety

Pledges

Anthony Richardson signed the following pledges.

• Everytown for Gun Safety

Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Celvin Anthony Richardson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Anthony Richardson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Richardson earned his B.A. degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and his Master in Administration and Supervision from Liberty University. I taught 14 years as a special education teacher in 5 different districts. I taught every grade from K-12 and every core subject. During my time as a teacher, I served as an in-service instructor on classroom management, and I was a coordinator of 504 exceptional education services. I was a mentor to new teachers and an assistant Varsity Basketball coach. I also served 9 years as a juvenile probation officer where I co-wrote and anger management program. Currently, I am a Tester/Evaluator at the Department of Corrections schools.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I feel my experience working in the schools gives me knowledge of what is actually going on in the classroom. This knowledge will bring a voice for the students, parents and teacher.
• Making sure our school and classroom environments are safe and conducive to learning. We want to ensure the teachers have the resources needed to confront all distractions in the classroom. This would also include working with mental health counselors for students and teachers.
• I want to retain and recruit quality teachers for our students. I think its essential to have quality teachers fully staffed in schools, thus reducing class size.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am most passionate about ensuring all student achieve their learning goals. This would include academic and future endeavors. Advocating from the school board positions will give a bigger voice to achieve these measures. I am trying to prepare and be ready to do what is necessary to improve the quality of life for our students and community.

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

As a school board member, the primary job is establish policies that help all students and staff in the district succeed. In addition, it is keeping open communication with the students, parents, and staff, regarding policies and needs within each school within the district.

Who are your constituents?

The constituents are the students, parents, and staff I am elected to serve.

How would you support the diverse needs of your district’s students, faculty, staff, and community?

By providing equity training in staff development for all staff.

How will you build relationships with members of the broader community? Which groups, organizations, stakeholders will you specifically target?

I believe open communication with all stakeholders involved with schools is so important, to ensure all voices are heard and so that all stakeholders know what is happening within the schools in their community. I believe any organization that can help with mental health, encouragement of student success, would be beneficial.

What principles drive your policies for safety in schools?

This has to be a collaborative endeavor with all stakeholders. (I.e. Students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community partnerships)

How might you support the mental health needs of students/faculty/staff?

By providing day counseling in the schools for students and educators.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Deanna Reed, Mayor of Harrisonburg, Va.

What will you do to build a relationship with parents in the district?

I would keep an open door and open communication policy so parents feel comfortable coming to me and expressing their concerns about students and schools.

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• League of Women Voters

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