Rhonda Hall has spent her life and career in Accomack County on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
Her career there began 36 years ago, when she took a job as a second grade teacher at North Accomack Elementary School. From there, she became assistant principal, principal and assistant superintendent.
In June 2023, she was awarded the school district’s top job of superintendent, making her the first woman and first Black person to hold the position. It seemed like a dream come true. But just 15 months later, the Accomack County School Board abruptly fired her in a 5-4 vote…