Football Lovers in the Family?
You might not be able to score a ticket to Super Bowl LVI, set for Sunday, February 13, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, but a good substitute is a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton,…
When Healing Runs in the Family!
“I’ll never be a teacher!” I proclaimed as a high school senior. “My mom teaches.” My attitude was rebellious and my spirit defiant. I majored in psychology as an undergraduate and ignored my calling, according to my college English professor.…
They’re Blood Brothers
LaToya Cypress and her husband Brett keep a bag packed in case they have to rush to the emergency room with one of their twin sons. “We are pretty much in a ready-to-go situation,” says Brett. “It’s like a new…
Don’t Know About You, But We’re Traveling in ‘22!
Like kids streaming out of school the last day before summer vacation, we are ready to soar! Vaccine card? Check. Masks? Check. Bored out of our minds? Check, check, check. Leaving the kids with the grandparents is so last century.…
The Language of Play!
Hitesha Patel of Chesterfield, mom of three-year-old Amaiya, says the Children’s Museum of Richmond is hands-down one of her family’s favorite places to visit. She’s not alone, but there’s a unique reason this parent appreciates CMoR as much as she…
She’s a Christmas Star!
Anyone who is a Hallmark movie fanatic, like yours truly, is familiar with Roanoke native and University of Virginia grad Jen Lilley. The spirited and friendly actress stars in many of Hallmark’s most beloved films, think Mingle All The Way;…
Why Students Need Diverse Faces in Education
Teaching wasn’t always Deserita Napier’s first choice. In fact, when she started her freshman year at Virginia Commonwealth University, her goal was to become a pediatrician. However, after taking a few education courses, Napier knew she wanted to be a…
Inside the Teenage Mind!
Alexis Bodrick is accustomed to having classmates and friends come to her with their problems. “It was usually a rant about something that had already happened, not [something] immediate,” the 2021 Manchester High School graduate says. “People just needed to…
Helping Preschoolers Engage!
As she was leaving her house, Shakima Broaddus noticed the residual raindrops on her car from the day before. Her three-year-old son Barry saw the same droplets and questioned why the car was wet. She asked him if he remembered…
Jessica Noll is the Real Deal!
If it’s Thursday, you can bet that Jessica Noll is sporting a leopard print on an article of clothing, as an accessory, or somewhere on the set. Viewers of Virginia This Morning on WTVR-TV know about Jessica’s passion for the…
