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 The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026