New school superintendent wants to hear from parents Gene Marrano May 28, 2020 1 minute read Photo: verlettawhite.com After 13 years Dr. Rita Bishop will retire as the Superintendent of Roanoke City Public Schools on July 1st. After an extensive search and input from local residents, her successor is waiting in the wings. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Former Hokie looks to get back on baseball field; Salem Sox open ballpark for fansNext: Four weeks in, Virginia dentists, patients adjust to new reality Related Stories Congressman Ben Cline on redistricting, DHS funding, the SAVE Act and the upcoming State of the Union address Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0 “A well-respected gentleman”: VT grounds coordinator reflects on the legacy of Wes Worsham Web Staff February 20, 2026 0 Digital campaign on a “modest” budget leads VBR to record numbers during Fall/Holiday marketing blitz Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0