Leadership

Meet Principal Kecia Ryan

Ms. Kecia Ryan has spent over 25 years serving the students and families of Richmond Public Schools. Prior to being selected as the assistant principal and then principal of J.L. Francis, Ms. Ryan served as a middle school English teacher. During her long career in education, she remains steadfast in her belief that providing equity in education gives all students the support they need to be successful.

Additionally, Ms. Ryan began her career in education with Orange County Public Schools in Orlando, Florida. Ms. Ryan earned her Bachelor’s in English from the University of Alabama, and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University.