NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Five months after police say a 6-year-old boy shot his teacher at Richneck Elementary School, a new principal has been appointed, a Newport News Public Schools official confirmed Wednesday.
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Jacky Barber, who is currently the principal at Sedgefield Elementary School, will take the helm during a turbulent time for Richneck. The school gained national attention on Jan. 6 following the shooting of first grade teacher Abby Zwerner.
Newport News also appointed Rhonda Chambers-Harmon as Richneck's news assistant principal. She is currently the assistant principal at Stoney Run Elementary School.
The appointments were announced Tuesday night at a Newport News School Board meeting.
Stay with News 3 for updates on this developing story.
