RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A Richmond Public Schools (RPS) teacher is sounding the alarm about instances of mold and asbestos at Redd Elementary, saying years of neglect have put students and staff at risk.

Math coach Susan Hudgins shared photos of what appeared to be black mold on a library wall on Monday, Aug. 18 -- the same day students returned to class for the 2025-26 school year.

“It was shocking to me -- I’ve never seen so much mold in my entire life,” Hudgins said.

RPS said the mold has been taken care of. However, it wasn't the first time.

Hudgins said she repeatedly emailed superintendent Jason Kamras this summer, asking for an air quality report indicating that the building was safe after finding mold in the auditorium herself in January.

A letter telling staff, students and f

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