Civil Municipal Magazine - Dec 2023

300 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 12 A vision for the Future In summary, Haynes highlights Hampton City Schools’ continued focus on transforming teaching and learning. This includes ongoing innovations related to climate and culture, social-emotional learning, one-to-one technology initiatives, and the recruitment and retention of exceptional staff. The overarching goal is to ensure that every aspect of the educational experience aligns with the Portrait of a Hampton Graduate, starting from elementary school and culminating in a successful graduation. He concludes, “When we are talking about a young person graduating and walking across that stage, we know it doesn’t start when they enter high school.” PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Hampton Roads Educators Credit Union, Inc. HRECU.org Hampton Roads Educators Credit Union was chartered by two Hampton High School teachers in 1954. These visionaries saw the need for a financial institution that could assist school employees. At that time, the treasurer operated mostly out of the trunk of his car. Many things have changed since we first opened our doors, but our mission remains the same—helping educators and the community, putting members first and striving to provide exceptional service.