{"id":26200,"date":"2026-04-21T19:00:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T19:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/?page_id=26200"},"modified":"2026-09-28T22:21:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T22:21:51","slug":"rutherford","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/en\/rutherford\/","title":{"rendered":"Rutherford"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid hp-nav\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid hp-nav-inner\"><div class=\"hp-nav-logo wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element  hp-nav-logo-img\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n\thref=\"https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/en\/area\/tennessee\/\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"vc_single_image-wrapper  \"\n\t\t\t\ttitle=\"rocketship-tn-logo-300&#215;142\"\n\t>\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rocketship-tn-logo-300x142-1.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-medium\" alt=\"Rocketship Public Schools Tennessee\" title=\"rocketship-tn-logo-300x142\" \/><\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hp-nav-cta-wrap wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  hp-nav-btn vc_btn3-left vc_do_btn\" ><a onmouseenter=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#f0f0f0'; this.style.color='#5e5e5e'; this.style.borderColor='#f0f0f0';\" onmouseleave=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#FFFFFF'; this.style.color='#666'; this.style.borderColor='#FFFFFF';\" style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF; color:#666; border-color:#FFFFFF;\" class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-sm vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-modern\" href=\"https:\/\/info.rocketshipschools.org\/get-updates-on-rutherford-rocketship-school-rocketship-public-schools\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">Stay Informed \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid hp-hero\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid hp-hero-inner\"><div class=\"hp-hero-left wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element hp-hero-badge\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>New School Opening August 2027 \u2014 Rutherford County, TN<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element hp-hero-heading\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h1>Shorten the Distance to<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ffa234;\">a Strong Start<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Rocketship Tennessee is bringing a free, open-enrollment elementary school to Rutherford County \u2014 built on rigorous academics, joyful culture, and real family partnership.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element hp-hero-pills\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Free, Public School \u00b7 No Tuition<\/li>\n<li>Now Accepting Applications: Grades K\u20133<\/li>\n<li>Near Smyrna Airport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hp-hero-cta-col wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element hp-hero-cta-card\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2>Join Us for Grades K-3<\/h2>\n<p>Complete this form to get started! Our team will be in touch to answer any of your questions.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_btn3-container  hp-hero-btn vc_btn3-left vc_do_btn\" ><a onmouseenter=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#f0f0f0'; this.style.color='#5e5e5e'; this.style.borderColor='#f0f0f0';\" onmouseleave=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#FFFFFF'; this.style.color='#666'; this.style.borderColor='#FFFFFF';\" style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF; color:#666; border-color:#FFFFFF;\" class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-lg vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-modern\" href=\"https:\/\/info.rocketshipschools.org\/get-updates-on-rutherford-rocketship-school-rocketship-public-schools\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">GET STARTED \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid hp-stats\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid hp-stats-inner\"><div class=\"hp-stat wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hp-stat-num\">NEW, Free Public School<\/div>\n<div class=\"hp-stat-label\">Open to all families<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hp-stat wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hp-stat-num\">Ranked Among Top Schools<\/div>\n<div class=\"hp-stat-label\">in the State by US News &amp; World Report<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hp-stat wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hp-stat-num\">Free, Bus Transportation<\/div>\n<div class=\"hp-stat-label\">Easy access to and from school<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/v2.js\"><\/script>\n<script>\n  hbspt.forms.create({\n    portalId: \"4789831\",\n    formId: \"cf35c527-1c00-4988-b8b1-c8ccc501a3ec\",\n    region: \"na1\"\n  });\n<\/script>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid hp-pillars\"><div class=\"hp-section-content wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element hp-section-header\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hp-section-label\">What to Expect<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"hp-section-title\">Everything Your Child Needs to Thrive<\/h2>\n<p class=\"hp-section-body\">Every Rocketship Tennessee school is built on three pillars that work together to unleash your child&#8217;s potential.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid hp-pillars-grid\"><div class=\"hp-pillar-card hp-pillar-1 wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hp-pillar-icon\">\ud83d\udcda<\/div>\n<div class=\"hp-pillar-title\">Growth You Can See<\/div>\n<p class=\"hp-pillar-desc\">At Rocketship, every Rocketeer benefits from teacher-led support that&#8217;s matched to each child&#8217;s individualized needs.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hp-pillar-card hp-pillar-2 wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hp-pillar-icon\">\ud83d\ude0a<\/div>\n<div class=\"hp-pillar-title\">Welcoming, Joyful Community<\/div>\n<p class=\"hp-pillar-desc\">Our Rocketeers are known, celebrated, and cared for in a school community that takes the time to connect with each and every family.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hp-pillar-card hp-pillar-3 wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hp-pillar-icon\">\ud83e\udd1d<\/div>\n<div class=\"hp-pillar-title\">\n<p>Caring Educators Who Know Your Child<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"hp-pillar-desc\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our caring, skilled educators know their students, connect with families through home visits, frequently communicate, and are known for following through.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid hp-photos\"><div class=\"hp-section-content wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid hp-photos-grid\"><div class=\"hp-photo-wrap wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element  hp-photo\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper  \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/49-DSCF8439-Edited-1024x642.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-large\" alt=\"\" title=\"49-DSCF8439 - Edited\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/49-DSCF8439-Edited-1024x642.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/49-DSCF8439-Edited-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/49-DSCF8439-Edited-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/49-DSCF8439-Edited-1536x963.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/49-DSCF8439-Edited-2048x1283.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/49-DSCF8439-Edited-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hp-photo-wrap wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element  hp-photo\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper  \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/RNNE-203-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-large\" alt=\"\" title=\"RNNE\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/RNNE-203-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/RNNE-203-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/RNNE-203-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/RNNE-203-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/RNNE-203-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/RNNE-203-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid hp-quote\"><div class=\"hp-section-content wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element hp-quote-content\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<blockquote><p>\n&#8220;I know at Rocketship my son is taken care of. The teachers are paying attention. I know he&#8217;s going to get everything he needs.&#8221;\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"hp-quote-source\">\u2014 Bobi, Rocketship Tennessee Parent<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid hp-enroll\"><div class=\"hp-section-content hp-enroll-layout wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid hp-enroll-text\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element hp-section-header\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hp-section-label\">Enroll Today<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"hp-section-title\">Become a Founding Family!<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element hp-enroll-list\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3>How to Get Started:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Have questions or want to learn more? <\/strong><\/strong>Fill out this <a href=\"https:\/\/info.rocketshipschools.org\/get-updates-on-rutherford-rocketship-school-rocketship-public-schools\">form <\/a>to connect with our team. We\u2019re happy to help!<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong><strong><strong><b>Ready to apply?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Create an account and complete your free <a href=\"https:\/\/rocketshipnashville.schoolmint.net\/signup\">application<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Applying enters your child into our enrollment lottery. There is no cost to apply, and all Rutherford County families are welcome. If we receive more applications than available seats, students are selected through a random lottery to ensure a fair process for every family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Important Dates:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>October 12, 2026: <\/strong>Applications Open<\/li>\n<li><strong>February 12, 2027:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application deadline to participate in the lottery<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>February 17, 2027: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lottery held and families notified<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>February 17, 2027: <\/strong>Lottery Announcement to Families<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 3, 2027: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deadline to accept your child\u2019s seat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_btn3-container  hp-enroll-btn vc_btn3-left vc_do_btn\" ><a onmouseenter=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#f0f0f0'; this.style.color='#5e5e5e'; this.style.borderColor='#f0f0f0';\" onmouseleave=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#FFFFFF'; this.style.color='#666'; this.style.borderColor='#FFFFFF';\" style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF; color:#666; border-color:#FFFFFF;\" class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-lg vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-modern\" href=\"https:\/\/rocketshipnashville.schoolmint.net\/signup\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">APPLY NOW \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid hp-enroll-video\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_video_widget wpb_content_element vc_clearfix  hp-enroll-vimeo  vc_video-aspect-ratio-169 vc_video-align-left\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_video_wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Meet Janeth, a Proud Rocketship Parent\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1187048632?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid hp-team\"><div class=\"hp-section-content wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element hp-section-header\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hp-section-label\">Leadership<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"hp-section-title\">Meet Your Rocketship Rutherford Team<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid hp-team-grid\"><div class=\"hp-team-card wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element  hp-team-photo\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_circle \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Eric_NoBG-1-300x300.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-medium\" alt=\"\" title=\"Eric_NoBG (1)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Eric_NoBG-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Eric_NoBG-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Eric_NoBG-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Eric_NoBG-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Eric_NoBG-1-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Eric_NoBG-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element hp-team-name\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Dr. Eric Dailey<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element hp-team-role\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Executive Director, Rocketship Tennessee<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element hp-team-desc\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Steering our region to the best it can be<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hp-team-card wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element  hp-team-photo\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_circle \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Andrea-300x300.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-medium\" alt=\"\" title=\"Andrea\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Andrea-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Andrea-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Andrea-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Andrea.jpg 432w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element hp-team-name\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Andrea Byrd<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element hp-team-role\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Director of Governance &amp; 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