About us
We are Changing the world one child at a time
Bridging the Gap"
MISSION
Our mission is to educate and inspire students to reach high standards of excellence in an arts-enriched environment that addresses their individual learning needs and styles.
Vision
Students will develop confidence through performances and will work cooperatively with others to achieve a common goal. Students will support others, learn to cope with challenges and build a foundation for an adult life of success.
RICHARD RAYBORN SCHOOL
The R Rayborn School is a K-5 nonpublic school With open admission. It gives parents and students an alternative to traditional classroom instruction as it offers a new and unique approach to teaching and learning with the Arts Integration Educational Model. Research overwhelmingly shows that the model increases student achievement and raises standardized test scores twice as fast as those of students in traditional classrooms.
ABOUT THE FOUNDERS
Mrs. Eartha L. Rayborn
The school was founded by Mrs. Eartha L. Rayborn and the late Rev. Richard Rayborn, Sr. whose work with and passion for ministering to at-risk youth fueled their dream for the R Rayborn School. For over 25 years, they have sponsored after-school tutorial and summer enrichment programs to augment the education of children in public schools. These programs also gave way to the rise of the Rayborn School.
Board of Directors
Eartha L. Rayborn/ Founder
Former Teacher. Guidance Counselor, Principal and Supervisor of child welfare and attendance of Ascension Parish School System
Daryl Hambrick — President
President/ CEO of Hambrick's Family Mortuary
Interim Director of River Road African-American Museum
Erica Ramos — Secretary
Barbara Duhe
Former City Tax Collector/ Central Services Director (Office Manager)
John D. Riley III — Vice President
MS. Annie Cornish — School Leader
Former Teacher, Guidance counselor, Assistant Principal and Principal of Ascension Parish School System
Lori Jackson — Treasurer
Financial Specialist Consultant.
R Rayborn elementary non discriminatory policy
The R Rayborn Elementary School does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing a inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors and clients.
