Kid's Community College Schools in Riverview Appoints New Governing Board with Todd Hammond as Chair

Riverview's Kid's Community College Schools, which oversees VPK through 8th Grade charter schools, announced its new Governing Board. The board will provide oversight for the schools located in Riverview.

Todd Hammond serves as the Board Chair/President. Mr. Hammond brings over twenty-three years of finance and leadership experience to the role. He holds a BS in Business Administration from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University. He is also an Ordained Minister and currently serves as the Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Progress Village. His community service includes work with adoption service agencies, missions and charity campaigns, public school mentoring, Habitat for Humanity, and disaster relief efforts throughout Florida.

Shirley S. Bhat is the Vice President of the Governing Board. Mrs. Bhat works as a Scientific Writer for Dr. Balaji Aglave. She has an extensive academic and community service background spanning over nineteen years. Mrs. Bhat holds Masters Degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice, earning Summa Cum Laude and President's List honors. She also attended law school and is currently pursuing a Masters of Art in Marriage and Family Counseling.

Mrs. Bhat's community involvement includes serving as Deputy Mayor and Ambassador for The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce, Membership Chair and President Elect Nominee (2020-2021) for The Rotary Club of FishHawk-Riverview, and President of the Moss Landing Homeowner’s Association. She also served as Director for the Riverview Women’s Club and Secretary for the Sheriff's Indian Advisory Counsel.

The Governing Board will make its 2026-27 Meeting Schedule accessible to the public. Details regarding Meeting Minutes, Audits, and Financials will also be available for public review, ensuring transparency in the board's operations.