Derrick Sydnor

Derrick Sydnor is an experienced English teacher currently working at Petersburg City Public Schools since August 2022, with a prior teaching position in the same school system from August 2006 to August 2009. Alongside teaching, Derrick serves as a public address announcer at Virginia State University and Petersburg High School, ensuring compliance with NCAA and CIAA regulations and engaging audiences at various events. Derrick has also held significant roles in youth development, including as Director of Program Operations for Higher Achievement, where leadership focused on mentoring and academic improvement in Richmond City Schools. Previous experience includes program coordination for the City of Petersburg, where Derrick maintained strong community relationships and managed promotional activities for local initiatives. Derrick holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from Virginia State University.