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Superintendent Royal Gurley 2023 CHS GraduationDr. Royal A. Gurley, Jr., Ed.D. is an educator and equity ambassador with 20+ years of experience who is committed to transformational leadership that prioritizes access and opportunities to learn for all students. Dr. Gurley began as Charlottesville’s superintendent on October 4, 2021 with a four‐year contract. In July 2023, the School Board replaced this agreement with a new four-year contract, extending his term through 2027.  

He previously served as the assistant superintendent for academic services of the Dinwiddie County Public Schools since 2017. His career also includes being a building administrator, director of special education, instructional technology integrator, teacher, and member of the armed forces. 

Follow Dr. Gurley on Twitter @royalgurley

Greenbrier Writers Feast
Greenbrier Writers Feast
Meeting Students at the Bus Stop
Meeting Students at the Bus Stop
Proud of our AVID Grads
Proud of our AVID Grads
CHS Graduation 2022
CHS Graduation 2022
Superintendent Swearing-In Ceremony 2021
Superintendent Swearing-In Ceremony 2021
Thank you Note from CHS BSU
Thank you Note from CHS BSU