Catchphrases
This is the most likely greeting Mrs. R will give (literally) anyone.
"'Sup girl?"
Where did Mrs. R go to college for her undergraduate degree?
+100 points: What was her MAJOR?
+100 points: What was her MINOR?
Longwood University;
Major: English w/ a concentration in Secondary Education
Minor: Children's Literature (I was already taking half of the classes anyway)
Favorite go-to for coffee
Straight black
Name as many of the 7 columns on her To-Do List as you can (partial credit will be given, even if you can't name them all).
+100 if you can name which one of these is the MOST stressful for her.
9C
AP 12
Senior Class
Other (school things)
UR
Canning
Personal
*Literally all of them are stressful!
On Wednesdays, we wear pink. On Tuesdays, we wear...
200 Bonus Points if you can identify WHO taught Mrs. R how to tie one of these...
bow ties!
BP: Mr. Waller, former Associate Principal of LCB
When you say goodbye to Mrs. R, these are some of her usually response.
+100 points for naming more than one of these
"See ya!"
"Make good choices!"
"Have a great day- today and everyday! It IS important!"
What county in Virginia did Mrs. Richardson grow up in?
Fauquier County
Book (there are 3 possible answers)
The Chocolate War
Tangerine
Things Fall Apart
This is what Mrs. R is pursuing her Master's Degree in at the University of Richmond.
+200 points if you can accurately guess what she intends to do with it!
Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
She intends to stay in the classroom and focus on supporting students and teachers as a teacher-leader.
This is the typical place Mrs. R likes to "perch" during instruction (depending on the time/activity).
Either by the door w/ the bookcase so she can use her mouse, or back by the bookcase where she can use her mouse.
This is what Mrs. R says when can't say what she really wants to say...
"Nope, can't say that. I have my badge on..."
How many siblings does Mrs. R have? How many nieces and nephews does Mrs. R have?
6 siblings; 25 nieces and nephews
Time of the day during the school week.
Before school before anyone gets here (7am)
What are some of the non-teaching responsibilities Mrs. R has?
100 points per correct responsibility; full 600 if you can name all 5!
- Senior Class Co-Advisor
- CCPS Secondary Literacy Curriculum Developer
- CCPS National Board Cohort Facilitator
- LCB representative for the Chesterfield Education Fund
- Professional Development presenter
True or False: Mrs. Richardson used to wear her hair down in high school because it was super long.
+200 points if you can identify WHY she cut her hair short!
TRUE (scary, right?)
Donated it at Longwood's Relay for Life to Pantene Beautiful Lengths!
After she goes over directions to an assignment, instead of asking "are there any questions?" Mrs. R goes over this four part checklist:
"Anything for the good of the group? Any..."
1.
2.
3.
4. (three word-phrase)
Questions
Comments
Concerns
Points of Confusion
What was Mrs. R like academically when she was in high school?
Unless it was English class (and even then), she was on the struggle bus! Words are hard! Numbers are hard!
Top 3 favorite Senior Shirt Designs
2022: Album cover
2024: Out of this School (Jabari's artwork)
2026: Toy Story
True or False: Mrs. R's spouse used to be a teacher here at LC Bird.
If true: identify what subject was taught.TRUE!!! We met because we both taught English!!
What does Mrs. R ALWAYS have to have on her left and right ear RESPECTIVELY? Be as specific as possible...
Sharpie on the left; blue pen on the right
When Mrs. R gets (a little) sassy, this how she responds.
For example: "Hey, bud, are you writing in invisible ink over there? No? Let's focus on the task I've given you.... [this phrase]."
"With Love, Me."
How long has Mrs. R been teaching at Bird?
Bonus Points: Who was influential in hiring her?
This is year 10!
Bonus: Mrs. Hackett :)
Mrs. R's favorite way to remember her students
Memorializing their hilarious moments in the form of quotes on THE BOARD!
What are the ONLY two foods Mrs. R will NOT eat?
Beets (any kind, any way)
Sauerkraut
True or False: Mrs. Richardson used to REGULARLY wear skirts and dresses
TRUE (terrifying!)