Challenge Coin

The Challenge Coin

Dr. White and Patrick Henry Graduate Reesa Devers explain more about this recognition, as well as the history of Challenge Coins, in the video below.

Challenge Coin Recipients

2025-26

Vivian Sanchez-Jones and Robert Stewart of Patrick Henry High School (Nominated by RCPS employee)
Marjorie Crawley of the Transportation Department (Nominated by RCPS employee)
Ashlynn Childress of Morningside Elementary School (Nominated by RCPS employee)
Lynsey O'Dell and Kim Hagy of James Madison Middle School (Nominated by family member of RCPS student)
Beth Deel of Fallon Park Elementary School (Nominated by RCPS employee)
Marvin Fields of Lucy Addison Middle School (Nominated by parent/guardian of RCPS student)
Kristen Taylor of Fairview Elementary School (Nominated by RCPS employee)
Daniel Ponceloranca, Lesly Trainquille, Terri Argabright, and Kara Jennings of RCPS Transportation and Fishburn Park Elementary School (Nominated by RCPS employee)

2024-2025

Megan Zobel of Highland Park Elementary School (Nominated by parent/guardian of RCPS student)
Jesse Wilson of James Madison Middle School (Nominated by parent/guardian of RCPS student)
Elizabeth Schenkel of Academics (Nominated by RCPS employee)
Rebecca McConchie, Caroline Dombalis, Rachel Gibbs, Michelle Logan, and Colleen James of Morningside Elementary School (Nominated by RCPS employee)
Karen Bethel of Grandin Court Elementary (Nominated by RCPS employee)
Caitlyn Palazzola of Wasena Elementary (Nominated by parent/guardian of RCPS student)
Lynne Holbrooke of Virginia Heights Elementary (Nominated by RCPS employee)
Don Richardson of RCPS Operations Department (Nominated by RCPS Employee)
Greg Burgess of RCPS Operations Department (Nominated by RCPS Employee)

2023-2024

Sandra Sloane, Building Manager at Patrick Henry High School (Nominated by RCPS employees)
Eric Fisher, Principal of Preston Park Elementary School (Nominated by RCPS employees)
Tracy Laughlin, Teacher at Monterey Elementary School (Nominated by parent/guardian of RCPS student)
Ryner Nash, Teacher at James Madison Middle School (Nominated by parent/guardian of RCPS student)
Greg Meacham, Building Manager at Crystal Spring Elementary School (Nominated by parent/guardian of RCPS student)

2022-2023

Doug Martin, Professional Staffing Coordinator with Human Resources (Nominated by RCPS employee)
Kiana Bell, Social Studies Teacher at Lucy Addison Middle (Nominated by community member)
Kirsten Mills, Principal of Lincoln Terrace Elementary School (Nominated by parent/guardian of RCPS student)
Lindsay Zampach, Drama Teacher at William Fleming High School (Nominated by RCPS employee)
Alexandra Darnell, English Teacher at William Fleming High School (Nominated by RCPS student)
Sharon Kojo, Marketing Teacher at William Fleming High School (Nominated by RCPS employee)
Jessica Ztanze, Special Education Teacher at Westside Elementary School (Nominated by RCPS employee)
Curtis Dudley, Safety & Site Security Supervisor (Nominated by RCPS employee)
Shanell Herbert, Special Education Teacher at Patrick Henry High School (Nominated by RCPS employee)
Michelle Smith Johnson, Strings Teacher at John P. Fishwick Middle School and Garden City Elementary School (Nominated by RCPS Student)
Mohamed Soltani, School Security Officer at Breckinridge Middle School (Nominated by RCPS employee)
Kristina Kosko, Instructional Assistant at Hurt Park Elementary School (Nominated by RCPS employee)
Kristin Brouse, Teacher at Fallon Park Elementary (Nominated by RCPS employee)
Brian Wilburn, Teacher at Garden City Elementary (Nominated by parent/guardian of RCPS student)
Jack Jagodzinski, Central Office Social Studies Supervisor (Nominated by RCPS employee)
Ty'Nesha Scales, Central Office Administration Accounting Department (Nominated by RCPS employee)
Chris Perkins, Chief Operations Officer (Nominated by RCPS employee)

The Superintendent's Challenge Coin is a means of recognizing individuals who embody the "We Are One" theme.

Recipients understand it takes all of us working together, staying focused, and moving forward to ensure all students have the opportunity to dream, excel, and reach their full potential.

Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent