Ms. Heather Drinkwater
Principal
My name is Heather Drinkwater and it is my pleasure to serve as the principal at Mackey-Thompson Learning Center.
I am a proud graduate of Rappahannock High School and earned my Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education (PK-6) from Old Dominion University. As a classroom teacher, I taught 4th and 5th grade Language Arts, Kindergarten, and spent 13 years teaching Reading and Language Arts in a 3rd grade classroom. After completing my Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Gifted Education along with my Graduate Certificate in School Leadership, I found myself called to serve Richmond County Public Schools in a different capacity. Believing that early childhood education is an important building block to a successful learning journey is what lead me here.
On a personal note, I have a daughter, Ciera, who was a member of the RHS Class of 2024 and a son, Joseph "Seph", who is a rising Junior at RHS. We are grateful to call Richmond County home.
I look forward to creating a positive relationship with families as we work together to support your child's learning. Contact me if you have any questions regarding our preschool program. I can be reached via email at hdrinkwater@richmond-county.k12.va.us or by phone (804) 333-5386. I look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Heather Drinkwater
Principal of the Mackey-Thompson Learning Center