Extended conversation with new RCPS superintendent Verleta White Gene Marrano August 31, 2020 1 minute read Photo: verlettawhite.com Roanoke City Public School students start the new academic year today. On Friday WFIR’s Ian Price spoke with Verletta White, the new School Superintendent who succeeded Rita Bishop last month. Here is the full conversation on a “Longer Listen.” Share: Post navigation Previous: Suettlerlein bill on state parole board votes advancesNext: Roanoke City’s overall coronavirus case count hits 1,200 Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026