New Irma Thompson Educators of Color Program Website Launched!

Recruiting and Supporting Black and Brown Educators in our Local Schools

Named after Mrs. Irma Thompson (1917-2019), a prominent educator and community leader from Buena Vista, Virginia, the Irma Thompson Educators of Color Program offers awards to eligible educators of color newly hired by the school systems of Rockbridge, Lexington, or Buena Vista, Virginia.

For more information about this innovative and important program, to make a donation, or to apply for a grant, please visit:

www.irmathompsonprogram.com