Chantilly faculty, staff, students and the Mighty Marching Chargers gathered in the auditorium on Thursday, August 17th for the announcement of Chantilly High's next principal! Dr. Scott Poole was introduced by Dr. Ivey and after a few remarks, he was serenaded by the Mighty Marching Chargers.
From Dr. Frances Ivey:
It gives me great pleasure to announce that Dr. Scott Poole has been selected to serve as the principal of Chantilly High School, effective October 2, 2017. Dr. Poole brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the principalship at Chantilly, including over 25 years of experience in Fairfax County Public Schools.
Dr. Poole attended Hampden-Sydney College where he received a B.A. in Economics. After a brief stint in the private sector, he entered the Master of Education Program at George Washington University in Washington, DC. Dr. Poole began his teaching career as a social studies teacher at Cooper Middle School in 1992. He served as chair of the social studies department and worked as a fellow for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Economic and Education Opportunity. In 1997, Dr. Poole was hired to teach Advanced Placement Government at Langley High School. While at Langley, he earned his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Public Administration at George Mason University.
Dr. Poole began his administrative career in 2002 and served as the assistant principal at Lanier Middle School and later at Centreville High School. Dr. Poole is a student-centered instructional leader with a proven track record of success as a principal, having served as principal of Lanier Middle School for nine years, and at W.T. Woodson High School for the past two and a half years. Dr. Poole has demonstrated a strong ability to work with all stakeholders to create a positive and inclusive school culture that makes each student’s academic, social, and emotional growth its highest priority. As an instructional leader, he has supported the development of high performing collaborative teams and promoted meaningful, job-embedded professional learning for staff. As a compassionate leader and thoughtful communicator, Dr. Poole has built strong relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members.
Please join me in welcoming Dr. Poole as the new principal of Chantilly High School. He is very excited to begin his work with this wonderful community of students, teachers, and parents and to serve the community in which he has been a long-time resident.
Dr. Poole will be transitioning to Chantilly HS during the month of September and will officially start full time on October 2, 2017. Ms. KT Lynch will continue to serve as Interim Principal during this transition period.
Frances W. Ivey, PhD
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