Monday, August 8, 2022
The new principal of Charlottesville High School is an educator and instructional leader with seventeen years of experience, whose expertise includes restorative justice, community outreach, and professional development. Mr. Rashaad Pitt most recently served as assistant principal at George Wythe High School in Richmond Public Schools. He will begin the role of CHS principal effective August 15.
Mr. Pitt began his journey as an educator in 2006 as a history teacher in Petersburg City Public Schools. Working in a range of settings such as Chesterfield County Public Schools, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and Hampton City Schools, Mr. Pitt has served as teacher, middle school success coordinator, high school dean of students, and career academy principal.
Dr. Gurley noted, “Our staff and parent committee was impressed by the wide range of experiences and skills that Mr. Pitt will bring to this position. Even more so, we all appreciated his warmth and positivity.”
Mr. Pitt earned his bachelor’s degree from Virginia State University, a master’s degree in education from Walden University, and a master’s degree in educational leadership
from Regent University. His areas of experience include restorative justice, community outreach, professional development, and instructional leadership. Mr. Pitt has lectured at the University of Richmond and is a contributing author for volume 2 of Next in Line to Lead: The Voice of the Assistant Principal.
“I am excited to begin this next chapter,” noted Mr. Pitt. “I want to build on the strong success and good work of Dr. Irizarry, and I look forward to working with the excellent leadership team and staff at CHS.”
As Mr. Pitt enters his 17th year in education, he is the proud father of three beautiful children, Talia, Jayla, and Elijah.
Senior Portrait Day is August 4, 2022 at Charlottesville HIgh School.
