School Board Attorney – Nanci Reaves, 757-727-4913 e-mail: nreaves@sbo.hampton.k12.va.us

FRED A. BREWER, JR.
(fbrewer@sbo.hampton.k12.va.us)
Retail Manager, Rack Room Shoes
HAMPTON SCHOOL BOARD CHAIRMAN Elected 7/1/00, named chairman 7/3/07
Mr. Brewer represents the Chesapeake District, Seat B

On July 3, 2007, the Hampton School Board unanimously voted Mr. Fred A. Brewer, Jr. as its new School Board Chairman. Brewer replaced Lennie Routten, who served as chairman for several years.  A graduate of Old Dominion University with a degree in Psychology, Brewer is a Retail Manager for Rack Room Shoes. He is regarded as being well versed on a variety of educational issues, and has served on numerous committees and forums dealing with public education. His community activities are vast. His educational priorities center on ensuring the recruitment and retention of the most highly qualified teachers, and academic success for every student in the Hampton school division. A former coach with the Northampton Little League, Brewer is a family man. He and his wife Alicia, have four children – Matthew, Daniel, Patrick and Amanda.

PHYLLIS TAYLOR HENRY
(phenry@sbo.hampton.k12.va.us)
Retired Educator
HAMPTON SCHOOL BOARD VICE CHAIRMAN Elected 7/1/04
Henry represents the Chesapeake District, Seat C

Phyllis Henry holds a BA in modern European history from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and a Master in Education from the University of Virginia. She retired as principal of Phoebus High School after 30 years in Hampton City Schools as a teacher and administrator. She serves as chair of the HRETA Board for WHRO and on the Board of Healthy Families, Inc. Ms. Henry is a member and Past President of the Phoebus Civic Association, The Woman's Club of Hampton, and Kiwanis By the Bay. She serves as Kiwanis advisor for the AKtion Club at the Arc of the Peninsula. She has one daughter, a graduate of Hampton City Schools. Ms. Henry actively supports career and technical education, as well as the highest standards for all of our students and schools.


HENRY GODFREY
(hgodfrey@sbo.hampton.k12.va.us)
Retired Educator, Elected 7/15/97
Mr. Godfrey represents the Hampton Roads District, Seat A

Representing the Hampton Roads District, Henry Godfrey has been involved in public education for over 35 years. Recently retired, he has served as an elementary teacher, elementary, middle and high school principal and assistant superintendent in the Newport News Public School System. A graduate of Columbia University, Godfrey describes himself as the "Messenger of Hope" because of the high expectations and hopes he holds for all students. A native of Norfolk, Virginia, Godfrey has lived in Hampton for 37 years. He is actively involved in the community, including the Boys & Girls Club, the Achievable Dream Program, and the Virginia Living Museum. He is married with two sons and one daughter.


LENNIE ROUTTEN
(lroutten@sbo.hampton.k12.va.us)
Laboratory Supervisor, Northrop Grumman Appointed 5/1/96
Mr. Routten represents the Chesapeake District, Seat A

A lifetime resident of Hampton and Kecoughtan High School graduate, Mr. Routten attended Virginia Tech and received a B.S. degree in Biochemistry. Hehas been actively involved in public service including the Hampton Planning Commission, Solid Waste Advisory Commission, Elementary Curriculum Development Committee, State Board of Education Gifted Advisory Committee, Hampton Coalition for Youth Study Circle on Race Relations, Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee, and Fox Hill Volunteer Fire Department. He is a member of the Fox Hill Neighborhood Planning Committee, and a member of the Board of Trustees at New Horizons Regional Education Center. He and his wife, Karen, have two children.


LINWOOD "BUTCH" HARPER
(lharper@sbo.hampton.k12.va.us)
Environmental Consultant, Elected 7/1/94
Mr. Harper represents the Hampton Roads District, Seat B

A native Hamptonian and Vietnam veteran, Linwood "Butch" Harper represents the Hampton Roads District. He is an environmental consultant and community leader, holding a B.S. degree from Norfolk State University. His board experience includes the City of Hampton Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the City of Hampton Voluntary Action Center (VAC) Board. He is the commissioner & co-founder of the Aberdeen Athletic Association, Inc. and is a youth director with the Boo Williams Basketball League. Mr. Harper is a member of the Youth Football and Basketball Commissioners, City of Hampton. He is married with two daughters.


MARTHA MUGLER
(mmugler@sbo.hampton.k12.va.us)
Director of Administration, Court Services - Hampton Sheriff’s Office, Elected 7/1/08
Represents the city At-Large

Representing districts At-Large, Mrs. Mugler was elected to the School Board in 2008.  Mugler is known as a staunch community advocate and volunteer.  Her goals for Hampton City Schools focus on raising student achievement, administration and faculty accountability and decreasing the dropout rate.  A former board member for Downtown Hampton Child Development Center and longtime advocate for early childhood education, she believes that the best course of action for addressing the dropout problem begins with providing our youngest students with quality early learning opportunities.  She is also committed to the building of new schools while maintaining and updating the district’s existing facilities.  As a mother of three (3), she is a proponent of the Hampton City School’s Compass Initiative and devoted to providing personalized learning plans for all students.  Mrs. Mugler knows it is important to attract and retain highly qualified teachers for our schools and supports adequate and competitive pay.   


WILLIAM "DAVE" PEARSON
(dpearson@sbo.hampton.k12.va.us)
Retired Educator, Appointed 11/7/07, Elected 7/1/08
Mr. Pearson represents the Hampton Roads District, Seat C

William "Dave" Pearson was appointed to the School Board in November of 2007 and elected to serve a four year term on May 6, 2008. A native Hamptonian, Pearson spent 32 years in the Hampton School System as a teacher and administrator. After retirement, he worked as a consultant with the Virginia Department of Education and as a coordinator with the Pre-Service Teacher Program sponsored by NASA Langley Research Center, the National Institute of Aerospace and three successive universities. He and his wife, Elaine, have four children.

Trent
Trent Johnson
(cbowers@sbo.hampton.k12.va.us)
Student Liaison
Appointment Term 2009-2010

Trent, a senior a Kecoughtan High School, attends all of the open School Board meetings. His primary responsibility is to represent the voice of Hampton students on issues and policies that directly affect the student body by playing an active role in board discussions. Trent serves on the Model UN Team, the Principal’s Advisory and Consolatory Team, the Superintendent’s Advisory Board and was a Boys State Delegate for 2009. His extracurricular activities include track and football, writer and photographer for the school newspaper, Tribal Tales, and is active in various aspects of community service.

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Seth Warren
(cbowers@sbo.hampton.k12.va.us)
Alternate Student Liaison
Appointment Term 2009-2010

Seth, a senior at Bethel High School, serves as the alternate for the Student Liaison to the Board. His duties are to attend Board meetings in the absence of the Student Liaison. Seth’s activities include Honor Society, Latin Club, and National Society of High School Scholars. Seth was also a Boys State Delegate for 2009. In addition, he has served as class treasurer, and on the Principal’s and Superintendent’s Advisory Committees. Seth is also active in his church and community.