Hello Mason District!

I am honored and humbled to serve as your Mason District representative on the Fairfax County School Board. I am seeking your vote for another four-year term.

As an educator, parent of two children attending FCPS middle and high schools, community volunteer, a former member of the National Guard Army Reserve, and a first-generation American, I will use my background and experiences to serve as a strong advocate for students and teachers.

Until former School Board member Sandy Evans announced her retirement, I had never thought of running nor envisioned myself as a “politician.” As an experienced school administrator and long-time resident of the Mason District, I believe that I can bring positive changes to Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and continue the progress started by Ms. Evans, including fully implementing the vision of One Fairfax. I believe in the power of public education. I want to add my efforts to ensure that my children, along with all children in Mason District, are equitably afforded all the opportunities within FCPS.

Like many of our Mason District families, my family emigrated to the United States. Although my parents were not college graduates, they understood the value of education. With their encouragement, grants, a scholarship from the Army, part-time jobs, and determination, I went on to earn degrees from SUNY College at Buffalo (Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education), Howard University (Master in Education), and the University of the Pacific (Ed.D. in Educational Administration).

I started as an elementary school teacher and pursued a path in administration. During a career that spans over 20 years, I have held numerous leadership roles in various school districts, including leading the establishment of a new public school in Loudoun County. During my tenure, my teams and I were recognized by the Virginia Department of Education with the Virginia Index of Performance Board of Excellence Award, the Virginia Board of Education Excellence Award, and the Virginia Governor’s Award for Educational Excellence.

My husband Scott and I have lived in Annandale for over 15 years and are the proud parents of Jackson and Kennedy. Our family’s community involvement includes service on our HOA board, Girl Scouts, Mason District Little League (MDLL), Annandale Boys and Girls Club (ABGC), as well as volunteering at our children’s school.

I want to put Mason District students first today and in the future. With your support of my candidacy to serve on the Fairfax County School Board, I am confident that we can build on efforts to strengthen our schools because Strong Schools Build Strong Communities.

The Anderson Family, L-R: Jackson, Ricardy, Scott, & Kennedy