Brian Russell grew up in Chesterfield County where he attended Salem Church Elementary, Salem Middle, and graduated from L.C. Bird High School. He then taught at Salem Middle for 14 years before moving into administration at L. C. Bird. He was an assistant principal at Monacan High School for 8 years before he became the principal of CTC@Hull where he now serves as principal for both campuses of the Tech Center.

He has dedicated 30 years in education with Chesterfield County as a Technology Education teacher and Administrator. His strong desire to support the Technical Centers comes from his passion for the career and technical education programs. As a former contractor, he understands the value of learning a skilled trade and being exposed to career opportunities at an early age.

The Tech Center stands on three pillars of student engagement. The first is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all students. The second is to provide a career experience that models our workforce and our community. Finally, we build relationships to help our students become college or career ready.

CCTC @ Courthouse and Hull
Brian_Russell@ccpsnet.net

Hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dr. Devlin has a professional passion for career and technical education. He enjoyed his high school carpentry class at Forbes Road Career and Technical Center and has carried that experience with him throughout his professional career. Dr. Devlin got his start as a wood and metal shop teacher at Varina High School before becoming an Assistant Principal at Charlottesville High School. During these years, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Technology Education from California University of Pennsylvania, and his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Education Administration and Supervision from Virginia Commonwealth University. He then finally found his calling at Chesterfield Career and Technical Center. Dr. Devlin takes pride in his track record of breaking down barriers between students and academic opportunities. He considers himself a true advocate for students, the trades, and preparing young people for the workforce. In his free time, Dr. Devlin enjoys tackling home improvement projects and spending time with his wife and daughter.

CCTC @ Courthouse
Ryan_Devlin​@ccpsnet.net

Dushunna Scott grew up in South Hill, VA and attended Mecklenburg County Public Schools.  She began her career in education in 2018 at Amelia-Nottoway Technical Center in Jetersville, VA as a Criminal Justice teacher.  She then transitioned to Hopewell High School, Hopewell, VA in 2020 where she also taught Criminal Justice. Mrs. Scott was a recipient of the “Best of the Best” award for the 2022-2023 school year by the Hopewell Public Schools’ Foundation. In 2023, Mrs. Scott began her journey with Chesterfield County Public Schools teaching Criminal Justice at Carver College and Career Academy.  Prior to teaching, Mrs. Scott was a Corrections Officer as well as a Master Deputy Sheriff in Hanover County, VA.

Mrs. Scott is excited to be a member of the CCTC family.  She’s looking forward to working with faculty, staff, and students as she has an enthusiasm for Career and Technical Education. She understands the significance of providing high quality instruction and work-based learning experiences to produce qualified and competent industry professionals. Additionally, she prides herself on meeting students where they are to overcome barriers in order to reach their highest potential and educational goals.  

Education:
University of Richmond – Teacher LEAD Institute  
Averett University - Post-Master’s Certificate - Administration and Supervision
Averett University – M.Ed - Curriculum and Instruction
Virginia Commonwealth University – B.S. Criminal Justice w/ concentration in Crime Scene Investigation
J.S. Reynolds Community College – A.A.S. Administration of Justice

Karen Golden grew up in Virginia Beach where she graduated from Princess Anne High School and then received her Bachelor of the Arts in Speech Communication from Old Dominion University.  She is a career changer who worked in various IT positions in banking and government before returning to school receiving her Master of Education in Counselor Education from Virginia Commonwealth University.  Before coming to CCTC, Ms. Golden was a School Counselor at Matoaca High School for nine years.  She is very excited to support students on their path to their career through the Tech Center.

CCTC @ Hull
karenm_golden@ccpsnet.net