Communities In Schools of Richmond
Sally Ryan Burgess, MSW, has extensive experience in education and community engagement. From September 2022 to September 2023, Sally held the position of Director of Community Engagement at Shady Grove Family YMCA. Prior roles include serving as a High School Social Studies Teacher at Highland Springs High School from August 2018 to January 2022, and earlier at Henrico County Public Schools from August 2001 to June 2015, along with a brief stint as a Success Coach in early 2017. Sally holds a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University, obtained in 2018, and also earned a Master's degree in History from the University of Richmond in 2002 and a Bachelor's degree in History and Women’s Studies from Furman University in 1998.
Communities In Schools of Richmond
Communities In Schools of Richmond surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. CIS of Richmond works in 40 schools throughout the City of Richmond and Henrico County. We help kids stay in school by identifying and addressing unmet needs of children and families -- needs that when left unanswered, contribute to the dropout rate. Whether it's eyeglasses, tutoring, or a safe place to be after school, when basic needs are met, students can concentrate on what's really important -- learning. Rather than duplicating services or competing with other youth-serving organizations, CIS of Richmond identifies and mobilizes existing community resources and fosters cooperative partnerships to deliver Five Basics for students and families: CIS of Richmond Five Basics 1) a safe place to learn and grow 2) one-to-one relationship with a caring adult 3) a healthy start and a healthy future 4) a marketable skill upon graduation 5) a chance to give back to peers and community CIS of Richmond targets Richmond's high poverty neighborhoods to make a difference in the lives of our most fragile residents.