Alexandria City Public Schools carried out the third of four facility namings Tuesday (Sept. 8) — this time in honor of a longtime educator.
The Jean B. Reid Media Center at Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School was dedicated in honor of the educator who worked for the school system for 30 years. Reid was a reading specialist from 1971 until her 2001 retirement and held leadership positions at various schools.
Reid’s family and friends attended the dedication, along with Acting Superintendent Grace Taylor, Alexandria City School Board members, and members of the ACPS community. The ceremony was planned on International Literacy Day in recognition of Reid’s impact.
“We didn’t just put a name on a media center—we celebrated an educator whose story will remain part of the ACPS story,” ACPS said. “Congratulations to the Reid family, and thank you to our community for helping us honor this remarkable legacy!”
With the dedication of the Jean B. Reid Media Center, three of four facility names approved by the School Board in December 2025 have been implemented.
Owen’s Place was dedicated in June at the Early Childhood Center in honor of the principal’s late son. On Sept. 1, ACPS held a ceremony to name the Minnie Howard Campus athletic field complex after former Mayor Kerry Donley, who died in 2022.
In October, ACPS is expected to dedicate the field at Alexandria City High School’s Parker-Gray Memorial Stadium in honor of 1990 T.C. Williams High School graduate and NFL player Keith Burns.
Namings went to the School Board after community petitions received at least 100 signatures. ACPS says the commemorative namings recognize people “whose service, accomplishments and lasting contributions have helped shape ACPS and the broader Alexandria community.”
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