Holly B. Richard is an elementary school principal in the Chesterfield County Public Schools in the Richmond, Virginia, area. A former speech and language pathologist, she has worked extensively in preK–12 school settings and with special education populations. She received her PhD at the College of William and Mary in the Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership program, with a research interest in policy and practice related to the principalship. She may be contacted at Bettie Weaver Elementary School, 3600 James River Road, Midlothian, Virginia 23113; phone: (804) 739-4179; e-mail:
Holly_ Richard@ccpsnet.net.