Administrative Team Profiles

Dr. Brian Fellows was named the third principal in the history of Deep Run High School in 2019. During the 2026-2027 school year, he is serving as the President for the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals (VASSP). He began his career in 1998 and in administration in 2001. In 2010, he was named a Principal of Distinction by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Dr. Fellows is a proud product of HCPS and is a 1994 graduate of Mills E. Godwin High School. He holds an undergraduate degree in mathematics from Emory & Henry College. He also earned his master’s degree in administration and supervision and his Doctor of Philosophy degree in educational leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University. Education is a passion and is very important to the Fellows family. He and his wife, Carey, who is the principal at Pinchbeck Elementary School in Henrico, have two children who are products of Henrico Schools. His sister, Dr. Meredith Parker, is the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources for Hanover County Public Schools. His mother was a teacher and his father worked for more than 40 years in Richmond City Public Schools, serving as the principal of Albert H. Hill Middle School from 1990-2004. Brian has been a teacher at Tuckahoe Middle, an assistant principal at Godwin High, the principal at Tuckahoe Middle and was the first principal in the history of Holman Middle (from 2009-19). Brian also has an unhealthy obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles. #FlyEaglesFly

Mr. Christopher J. Clement is the Associate Principal at Deep Run High School. He brings with him 18 years of experience in education, including two years as an administrator at Glen Allen High School. Prior to his administrative role, Mr. Clement served as a teacher and coach at Glen Allen since 2011, where he taught AP European History and World History & Geography I and II. He also held leadership positions as Social Studies Department Chair and Administrative Aide.

Mr. Clement is deeply committed to instructional leadership, fostering meaningful relationships, and contributing positively to a comprehensive school program. He believes in building and exceeding capacity in both students and staff by cultivating a culture of collaboration, high expectations, and continuous growth.

Mr. Clement began his teaching career in 2007 at George H. Moody Middle School. He is a proud graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where he earned his undergraduate degree, a Master of Teaching, and a Post-Master’s Certificate in Administration and Supervision.

He lives in Midlothian with his wife, Cali, and their two sons, CJ and Adam. Mr. Clement is excited to join the Deep Run High School community and looks forward to contributing to its tradition of excellence and academic achievement.

Go Wildcats!

Mrs. Hope W. Parham began her career in education in 2000 at Mills Godwin High School as a chemistry teacher. During her time there she taught all levels including honors and advanced placement. She served as a class and club sponsor, mentor to young teachers, and administrative aide. In 2015, Mrs. Parham was promoted to assistant principal at Deep Run High School. She has earned her bachelors in chemistry from the University of Virginia and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Regent University. She is a native Richmonder and enjoys music and working with philanthropic efforts to support students in need in her spare time. She is a wife and mother of three children.

Mrs. Laura Willoughby, formerly Ms. McKinney, has been an assistant principal at Deep Run High School since 2017 and began her teaching career in Apex, N.C. After earning a B.A. in English at Virginia Tech and entering the workforce, she realized that she wanted a career where she could have an impact. Returning to earn her teaching license at the University of NC- Greensboro, she moved to Cary, N.C., where she began teaching English at Apex High School for six years. After relocating to the Richmond area, she began teaching English at Douglas Freeman High School and earned her master’s degree from VCU. In 2006, Ms. McKinney became the coordinator for assessment and remediation at Freeman High School and served in that role until 2017. As the CAR, she learned the value of building relationships with colleagues, worked with many individuals throughout Henrico County, and strived to impact student lives. In 2017, she became an assistant principal at Deep Run and enjoys the community, the teachers and the staff members. Mrs. Willoughby has lived in the Richmond area for the longest period of her life, having moved around from Connecticut, New York, and then Portsmouth and Virginia Beach. She went to First Colonial High School. Currently, her two children are products of Henrico County Public Schools with a daughter in her final year of high school and a graduated senior who earned his master’s at Virginia Tech and is now currently working full-time in Washington DC.

Mrs. Mullis joins Deep Run with 24 years of experience in education and is beginning her fourth year as an assistant principal. She previously served as an assistant principal and teacher at Godwin High School and was also a middle school exceptional ed teacher and department chair.

A graduate of Virginia Tech (Go Hokies!) and UVA (Go Hoos!), Mrs. Mullis is passionate about building community, celebrating students and staff and creating a school where everyone feels seen, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Michael Kidd returns to Deep Run High School as the Director of Student Activities. Mr. Kidd has been in public education for over 18 years as a teacher, coach, and Athletic Administrator. Mr. Kidd earned his bachelor's degree in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science from Virginia Commonwealth University and received his Master's Degree in Sports Management and Administration from West Virginia University. He enjoys spending time with his amazing wife Kelly and his beautiful daughters Audrey and Ella. Coach Kidd's goal is to implement a successful athletic/activities program where all students, student athletes, and coaches have the opportunity to compete and participate in a safe and supportive environment. Understanding the importance of community, sportsmanship, and professionalism is a top priority.