About Natalie | Kidd for Kids

Meet Natalie

Natalie Kidd is a candidate for the Hampton City School Board, with a lifelong connection to the community she’s dedicated to serving. Raised in Hampton, Natalie is a proud graduate of Hampton City Schools as an alumna of Kecoughtan High School and Christopher Newport University. Her career in educational non-profit fundraising, youth development, community engagement, and legislative analysis has prepared her to further serve the City that made her the leader she is today.

Natalie’s commitment to community service began at an early age. As a Girl Scout, she pursued her Bronze Award by crafting and selling homemade jewelry to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters. Her leadership journey continued throughout high school where she held several positions, including multiple terms as a class officer, president of Keyettes, and chapter and district president of DECA as well as a statewide officer for the Career and Technical Student Organization. Her most notable role during this time was being appointed as a Student Representative to the Hampton City School Board.

While attending college, she served as a Student Ambassador for Christopher Newport University, was an employee of Hampton City Schools as the girls’ volleyball head coach at Bethel High School, tutored elementary school students in virtual learning through the COVID-19 Pandemic, and volunteered as a coach for Girls on the Run.

Natalie’s professional career began as the women’s volleyball head coach at Virginia Peninsula Community College, before transitioning into the nonprofit sector. She worked as a Gift Officer for two prominent educational organizations — The Virginia Living Museum and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation — where she raised funds, developed stakeholder relationships, and connected the community to greater educational opportunities and resources.

After running for the Hampton City School Board in 2024, Natalie expanded her civic involvement, working alongside candidates and elected officials across Virginia who share her vision for a better future. She now works as a legislative aide for the Virginia General Assembly inside of the House of Delegates. Natalie currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Disability Caucus of VAYD and as the Vice President of HRYD.

"Why K-12 Education Matters to Me"

"About 20 years ago, I was a Kindergarten student with a diagnosed neurological-disability enrolling at Booker Elementary (now known as Patrick Elementary) in Hampton. I, unfortunately, was found not eligible for services through our school division that would've given me the skills I needed to succeed in the classroom. This decision gave my parents no choice but to pull me out of school weekly to receive services through a private practice.

Through the rest of my time in elementary school, I was a top-performing student in the gifted program whose performance began to gradually decline over the years as I was continuously found not eligible for services nor classroom accommodations even through my disability was greatly affecting my academic performance.

By the time I reached middle school and was attending Spratley Gifted Center (now known as Kilgore Gifted Center), I was significantly behind my peers. I was fortunate enough to have one teacher who realized if she gave me more time to complete tests and assignments, I was able to complete them with accuracy. This is when that teacher and my mom collaborated to fight for me to finally receive a 504 plan.

After receiving that 504 plan and given simple classroom accommodations such as extended time on tests and assignments and back-up notes - I was able to get on track with my peers. If I hadn't been given these accommodations, I would have not been able to have the opportunities and achievements I earned such as graduating in the top 10% of my class and being able to serve the entire HCS student body as a Student Representative on the Hampton School Board.

Advocating for students with disabilities to receive the accommodations and support they need is a passion of mine. I believe as a member of the Hampton School Board, I can further put this passion into practice and implement policy that will give all students the equitable education they deserve and follow the HCS motto of 'Every Child, Every Day, Whatever It Takes'.

Operating a school division is undoubtedly a complex task, but I am not one to shy away from hard work or difficult challenges. I am committed to putting in the effort required to actively listen, advocate, and make a positive impact. Public education gave me the chance to be something more, and now, I want to pay that forward as a member on the Hampton School Board."