“I believe that as a leader I must start at the local level of government to protect and provide a high level of leadership and support to continue to chart a course

to move Norfolk forward for success, sustainable prosperity, equity, access, and opportunity for all citizens in the City of Norfolk. The time is now, and I am the leader with the experience that Superward 7 and Norfolk needs for today and

the future.”

Phillip was born and raised in the City of Norfolk and has lived in Superward 7 for all his life. His family has lived in the following neighborhoods: Park Place, Liberty Park (Now Middle Towne Arch at Broad Creek), Young Terrace, Norview /Wellington Oaks, and now in Ingleside.

EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING

Phillip received his formal education from Norfolk Public Schools and a proud graduate of Norview High School. Phillip earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance, Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education, and his Master of Arts degree in Urban Education and School Leadership, all from Norfolk State University.

WORKFORCE AND CAREER

Mr. Hawkins has worked in business and industries of food service, restaurant, hospitality, banking, and now education all in the City of Norfolk. Phillip has been a licensed schoolteacher with Norfolk Public Schools for 27 years and is currently the Assistant Principal at the P. B. Young Sr. Elementary School in Norfolk.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, COMMUNITY SERVICE, ADVOCACY, AND LEADERSHIP

Mr. Hawkins has had a distinguished level of experiences in civic engagement and has served on the local and state advisory committees and

boards as an active civic and community leader as: President and current board member of the Ingleside Civic League, the First Vice President of

the Norfolk Federation of Civic Leagues, appointed as a member of the Norfolk Environmental Commission, a member of the Neighbors Building Neighborhoods Steering Committee, a member of the NPS School Facilities Advisory Committee, and immediate past local union President of the Education Association of Norfolk – The EAN/VEA/NEA, Lifetime Member and Leader of the Norfolk State University Alumni Association-NSUAA, member of the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association of Norfolk (CPAAAN) and citywide Neighborhood Block Watch Program, member of the Norfolk Public Schools Educational Planning and School Facilities Steering Committee, member of the Virginia School Readiness Committee-VDOE, member of the Centura College Paraprofessional Advisory Program Committee, and a member of Norfolk's Neighbors Building Neighborhoods NBN Steering Committee, and curently appointed to serve in a city wide role and partnership with the Norfolk Planning Commission on the City's NFK2050 Strategic Planning Advisory Committee to help develop the City's 25-year Strategic plan.

FAMILY AND FAITH

Phillip is a member of the Olive Grove Baptist Church in Norfolk, VA where his pastor is the Rev. Dr. Larry Williams, Sr. Phillip is currently unmarried, and a father-figure and mentor to many children. He is the godparent of one, has seven adult siblings, his mother is Barbara W. Hawkins, and he has numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.