Shameka Pollard, chief of secondary school leadership, receives doctorate

Congratulations to Dr. Shameka Pollard, chief of secondary school leadership, for receiving her doctorate (Ed.D.) in educational leadership from Liberty University. The title of her dissertation is Recommendations to Improve Small Learning Communities at Kecoughtan High School in Hampton, VA.

Dr. Pollard has been with Hampton City Schools for 22 years and began as a math teacher at Hampton High School. She went on to serve as assistant principal at Kecoughtan High, Phoebus High, and Hampton High. She served as the executive principal at Hampton High for four years before becoming the chief of secondary leadership in 2022. 

Pollard has a bachelor of science in mathematics with a concentration in education from Virginia State University and a master of education in educational leadership from Regent University.

“We are incredibly proud of Dr. Shameka Pollard for achieving this significant milestone in her educational and professional journey,” said Dr. Raymond L. Haynes, superintendent of Hampton City Schools. “Earning a doctorate requires tremendous dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to lifelong learning. What makes this accomplishment even more meaningful is her decision to focus her research on strengthening teaching and learning within Hampton City Schools. Dr. Pollard exemplifies the kind of purposeful leadership that drives continuous improvement and creates meaningful opportunities for student success. We congratulate her on this well-deserved achievement and look forward to her continued contributions to our school division.”

Congratulations again to Dr. Pollard on this incredible achievement!