Derrick Sydnor

Derrick Sydnor is an experienced educator and public address announcer currently serving as an English Teacher at Petersburg City Public Schools since August 2022. Since August 2012, Derrick has also been the Public Address Announcer for Virginia State University, ensuring compliance with NCAA and CIAA regulations for various events. Previous roles include Community Consultant, Youth Development Specialist, and Director of Program Operations at organizations focused on youth development. Derrick's earlier career includes positions such as Center Director at a youth academy, Public Address Announcer at Petersburg High School, Program Coordinator for the City of Petersburg, and Assistant General Manager/Media Relations Specialist for the Petersburg Generals. Derrick holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications from Virginia State University, earned between 2001 and 2004.