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About Us
Meet Your Administrative Team
Mr. Brad Handrich, Principal
Mr. Handrich (pronounced Hand-rick) comes to our school from Albemarle County Public Schools, where he has served as principal of Baker-Butler. He has previous experience as an assistant principal, and he has taught in Colorado and Virginia, as well as in the countries of Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela. He has degrees from the University of Colorado at Denver and the University of Northern Colorado.
Mrs. Nicole Keys, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Keys is the assistant principal of Sunrise Elementary. Previously she was an educator in Albemarle County Public Schools, where she served in a number of roles, including school counselor, restorative practices specialist, testing coordinator, and assistant principal intern. She holds degrees and endorsements from James Madison University and is a proud Duke.
Mrs. Tracy Coleman, Administrative Assistant
Ms. Coleman is a lifelong Bobcat. She came to Burnley-Moran as a student, worked many years in the after-school program, and is now the Administrative Technician.
Our Community
At Sunrise, our grade-level teams host monthly School-Wide Morning Meetings. Parents, family, and community members are always welcome to attend. They typically are the last Friday of the month from 8:10-8:40 a.m. We encourage students to take ownership of their learning through a student-led Back-to-School Night and student-led conferences in the spring.
We have several partnerships that support our community, including the City Schoolyard Garden and various CCS art opportunities. Our active PTO collectively supports our Bobcats, too, through clubs, family events, and the annual Walk-A-Thon.
Showing your Bobcat Spirit
At Sunrise, we are home of the Bobcats! We have several ways we promote our Bobcat Spirit:
- Learn our School-Wide Song, “The Bobcat Boogie” here.
- Wear your school shirt or Bobcat colors (blue & gold) on our School-Wide Morning Meeting (SWMM) days! These are our spirit days!
- Our Bobcat Ditty (see left)
- Check out this link to our school vendor for Sunrise t-shirts, hats, and more.
School Communications
- Family Blasts are sent out each Sunday afternoon via ParentSquare. Please stay in the loop for helpful school updates.
- Please also check our School Calendar for any Sunrise happenings!
- Want to get connected with the PTO? Please email hellosunrisepto@gmail.com.
- Follow Us on Social Media:
Bobcats in Books!
Join Ms. Tiffany each month as she chooses a new book for our Bobcats in Books feature.
Students are welcome to visit and check out books from the library each day. In addition, there is a weekly time that students visit with their class.
History of Sunrise
Sunrise Elementary (originally named Burnley-Moran Elementary) was built in 1954. In 2025, the school was renamed Sunrise Elementary, a nod to the school being the easternmost school in our city with lovely sunrise views. The name “Sunrise” also conveys a sense of hope, warmth, and new beginnings. It shows the power of students rising through their years in our school.