 Dr.
Robert P. Grimesey
Superintendent of Schools
rgrimesey@ocss-va.org
540-661-4550
Extension 1620
Photo courtesy of Bob
Martin, Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
Robert P. “Bob” Grimesey, Jr. assumed his responsibilities as
Superintendent of Orange County Public Schools on
July 1, 2009. He brings a commitment to ensuring
that Orange County Public Schools continues to meet
the challenges of the 21st century.
Prior to coming to Orange County, Dr. Grimesey served as
Superintendent of Alleghany County Public Schools
from July, 2001 through June, 2009. In May, 2007,
he was named “Region 6 Superintendent of the Year”
by the Virginia Association of School
Superintendents. In November, 2004, Dr. Grimesey
was named “State Administrator of the Year” by the
Virginia Music Educators Association. In February,
2005, he received the “Curriculum and Instructional
Leadership Award” from the Virginia Technology
Education Association.
Prior to his tenure in Alleghany County, Dr. Grimesey served
from 1987 to 2001 in Rockingham County Public
Schools as Assistant Principal of John C. Myers
Middle School (1987-1991), Principal of Ottobine
Elementary School (1991-1994), Principal of
Spotswood High School (1994-1998), and Director of
Grants and Partnerships (1998-2001). He began his
administrative career as Assistant Principal at King
George Middle School (1986-87). Prior to becoming
an administrator, Dr. Grimesey taught social studies
and coached football and wrestling at Harrisonburg
High School (1982-1984), and at Osbourn High School
in Manassas City (1985-86). He also served as a
graduate assistant at James Madison University
during 1984-85 while he completed work on his
Master’s of Education degree in school
administration.
He graduated from Fairfax County’s Annandale High School in
1974, where he played football under legendary coach
Bob Hardage. Dr. Grimesey received his Bachelor of
Science degree in communication arts from James
Madison University in 1978. He served stints as a
staff writer and sports writer for the
Harrisonburg Daily News-Record between 1977 and
1984. In 1978, Dr. Grimesey earned first-place
awards from the Virginia Press Association for “Best
Sports Feature Article” and “Best Series of
Stories.” He worked as an agricultural volunteer in
Israel during 1979-1980. Dr. Grimesey completed his
Master’s degree in 1985 and he received his Doctor
of Education degree in leadership and policy studies
from the University of Virginia’s Curry School of
Education in May, 1991.
He married his wife, the former Carol Y. Martin, in 1982 and
they reside in the Locust Grove area of Orange
County. Their oldest child, John, serves in the
United States Air Force. They also have two
daughters: Sarah, who is an English major at the
University of Virginia; and Hannah, who attends
Germanna Community College. |
