Mother's Day
Luncheon 2025
Norfolk CASA is grateful to our Presenting Sponsor and
their incredible team at Nicholson AAAA! Your support helps us to continue to shine a light for Norfolk's CASA kids!
their incredible team at Nicholson AAAA! Your support helps us to continue to shine a light for Norfolk's CASA kids!
Betty Wade Coyle Lifetime Achievement
in Child Advocacy
2025 presented to Dr. Jane Glasgow
Dr. Jane Elyce Glasgow is the Executive Director of Minus 9 to 5 and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University (formerly EVMS). She also serves as the Ready Region Southeastern lead, which includes state-level systems-building work with the Eastern Shore, Hampton Roads, and Western Tidewater regions. Prior to joining the faculty at EVMS in 2018, she led Minus 9 to 5 through its establishment and early years while at the Hampton Roads Community Foundation. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy and a Master of Science degree in education from Old Dominion University, with a concentration in early childhood, and a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary and special education from Longwood University. Her research and work have focused on parental engagement and building on families' strengths to empower them as their children’s first teachers.
With over 35 years of experience in early childhood, she has worked with children, families, and early childhood professionals, her dedication and love of children and their families fuels her advocacy and legislative policy work. Dr. Glasgow is passionate about helping children and families within the community, especially those dealing with the daily challenges of poverty, racism and social discrimination
Kerry-Beth Kirschbaum Volunteers of the Year
2025
CASA Christine Patterson, Esq.
Chris Patterson grew up on a farm in Bedford, Virginia, and is a proud graduate of Virginia Tech. She went on to earn her law degree from the University of Richmond before settling in Norfolk. For more than 34 years, she has traveled throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia practicing law—while also raising boys (including her husband) and a variety of dogs along the way.
On May 22, 2015, Chris was sworn in as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Since then, she has tirelessly served 17 children, donating over 1,000 hours of her time and making more than 1,500 contacts to support their best interests. Her work has included home visits, case investigations, participation in meetings and court hearings, and the submission of thorough, fact-based reports to judges. Chris is deeply grateful to the Norfolk CASA team for the opportunity to help serve the children of Hampton Roads over the past ten years. She firmly believes that every child deserves a safe, loving home.
CASA Christina Reynolds
Christina Reynolds dedicates her life to serving her community as both a substance abuse counselor and a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). A passionate film enthusiast, she volunteers at film festivals whenever her schedule allows, combining her love for cinema with service. In her spare time, she writes film reviews and edits videos—three of which have recently been showcased at various film festivals. Christina also enjoys painting figurines under the watchful, approving gaze of Kurt, her loyal Border Collie/soul companion. Sworn in as a CASA volunteer on September 23, 2014, Christina has been a tireless advocate for children in the foster system, supporting 25 children through nearly 2,000 points of contact. For over 10 years, she has been a steadfast voice for those who need to be heard the most.
Christina Reynolds dedicates her life to serving her community as both a substance abuse counselor and a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). A passionate film enthusiast, she volunteers at film festivals whenever her schedule allows, combining her love for cinema with service. In her spare time, she writes film reviews and edits videos—three of which have recently been showcased at various film festivals. Christina also enjoys painting figurines under the watchful, approving gaze of Kurt, her loyal Border Collie/soul companion. Sworn in as a CASA volunteer on September 23, 2014, Christina has been a tireless advocate for children in the foster system, supporting 25 children through nearly 2,000 points of contact. For over 10 years, she has been a steadfast voice for those who need to be heard the most.
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See you May 8, 2026 at our "40 for 40 Luncheon" celebrating our 40th anniversay!
Norfolk CASA's Annual
Mother's Day Luncheon - May 10, 2024
Judge M. Randolph Carlson II
Betty Wade Coyle Lifetime Achievement in Child Advocacy
2024
M. Randolph Carlson II attended Old Dominion University, where he received a B.S. in business administration (summa cum laude). He then received his law degree from Marshall-Wythe School of Law. He served as an assistant Commonwealth Attorney for the City of Norfolk and then worked private practice until he was sworn in as a judge in the Norfolk Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court on January 1, 2000. He retired in 2023. He has a serious sweet tooth, loves to travel, and has recently earned the title of Master Gardener. He has been a tireless advocate for children as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and judge, and has led countless children to safety in all of his roles.
CASA Gary Murphy
Kerry-Beth Kirschbaum Volunteer of the Year
2024
Gary Murphy was born and raised in Manchester, NH. After graduating from Dartmouth College, he relocated to Jersey City, NJ, where, following in his parents’ footsteps, he pursued a career in education. He served the children of Jersey City as a teacher, literacy specialist, and elementary school principal. Gary retired from full-time work in 2019. A year later, he, his partner, Dwight and their dog, Bo relocated to Virginia so that Dwight could be closer to his family and launch a transportation business. Gary’s approach to retirement involves balancing 3 part-time positions in education with his unpaid role as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in Norfolk. He also carves out time to garden, cook, exercise, and solve word puzzles.
Deirdre Love
Betty Wade Coyle Lifetime Achievement in Child Advocacy
2023
Deirdre Love is the founder and Executive Director of Teens With A Purpose, a community based 501(3) (c) not for profit entity. Teens With A Purpose (TWP) originated in 1996 and became an independent incorporated non-profit organization in 2008. Serving all faiths communities and the Hampton Roads community at large, TWP 's mission is "to empower teens and young adults to take charge of their lives through peer-led programs and events. Spread a message of pride, protection, and upward mobility throughout the youth population using
art and peer education to heal and help develop young people. Emphasize education and and prevention message to raise awareness and prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Provide a nonjudgmental, safe environment for self expression of all teens. Ms. Love has formed a host of collaborative community Partnerships and sits on youth focused committees such as the PHAT Conference promoting teens health and fitness, EVMS's AIDS Coalition, and VDH's Planning Team on Violence
Prevention. She has led the organization to participate in countless church, civic and community events including AFRAM Fest; City of Norfolk’s Multi-Cultural Youth Festival; Youth March for Peace, and World AIDS Day events. TWP's Hampton Roads Youth Poet program hosts the HR Poet Laureate competition and launched
the inaugural Virginia Youth Poet Laureate competition in 2023 under her leadership.
Recently, Ms. Love as named WAVY-10's Remarkable Woman winner in a contest sponsored by Nexstar Media and went on to compete nationwide. She is an avid Yoga enthusiast and lives her life to serve youth. Ms. Love believes that this generation can and will change the world for the better. She only wants to be a gust of wind propelling them forward
This event and our work would not be possible without our sponsors - thank you to all who made this possible! -MDL 2023
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Diane Johnston 
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Christina Brooks Emily Munn, Esq. Mary Smith Dr. Heather Wentworth 
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Norfolk CASA celebrates the return of our
Mother's Day Luncheon & Silent Auction!
Friday, May 6, 2022
Norfolk CASA's annual luncheon honors the role of mothers in our own lives
and serves as a great reminder of the importance of family.
As we work to tell the story of children who navigate the courts due to abuse and neglect, we
also work to bear witness to the incredible journey of families who face struggles to heal, hope,
and restore stability. Understanding the critical importance of family preservation for our CASA
kids and our community, we honor the mothers, and all those who
step into the role, this day and everyday.
and serves as a great reminder of the importance of family.
As we work to tell the story of children who navigate the courts due to abuse and neglect, we
also work to bear witness to the incredible journey of families who face struggles to heal, hope,
and restore stability. Understanding the critical importance of family preservation for our CASA
kids and our community, we honor the mothers, and all those who
step into the role, this day and everyday.
Meet Our 2022 Award Winners
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Betty Wade Coyle
Lifetime Achievement in Child Advocacy Awardee Stephanie Osler, LCSW |
Kerry-Beth Kirschbaum Volunteer of the Year Awardee The Cutshall Family |
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