Ms. Edwards, a transplant to Northern Virginia from rural central Illinois, has dedicated her life to public education from a very young age. In second grade, she penned a heartfelt paper about her dream to become a teacher—a piece that still hangs proudly in her home office as a testament to her enduring commitment to this goal.

Ms. Edwards earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading and Science from the University of Dubuque. She further specialized by obtaining her English as a New Language endorsement from Wichita State University. Driven to expand her leadership capabilities, she also earned a Master's Degree in Administrative Leadership from Indiana University.

Over the course of her more than 29-year career, Ms. Edwards has accumulated a wealth of experience across public, private, and non-profit educational sectors. Her work has taken her across the United States and as far afield as Guam, where she has played pivotal roles in turning around underperforming schools. Her dedication and impact in the field have not gone unnoticed; she has received numerous accolades including the Good Apple Teaching Award, Teacher of the Year, Virginia ASCD Impact Award, and the FCPS Outstanding Leader Award. Most recently, her leadership has earned her a nomination for the prestigious FCPS Principal of the Year award.

When she is not championing educational initiatives, Ms. Edwards enjoys a variety of personal hobbies. She loves baking, which allows her to indulge her creative side, and she stays active by spending time outdoors. Additionally, she takes great pride in tending to her collection of unique houseplants.

Mrs. Miller, originally from central Pennsylvania, relocated to Virginia after completing her studies at James Madison University. With a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies and a Master's Degree in Teaching, she began her teaching career at Rolling Valley Elementary in Fairfax County Public Schools. There, she taught 5th and 2nd Grade before moving on to work as a Math and Language Arts Resource Teacher at Newington Forest Elementary. Most recently, Mrs. Miller was an Instructional Coach at Annandale Terrace Elementary. This position further fueled her passion for education and inspired her to pursue higher leadership opportunities. In 2021, Mrs. Miller received her Educational Leadership Endorsement from Longwood University.

When she's not at work, Mrs. Miller enjoys staying active, particularly during warm weather, and spending quality time with her husband and two sons.

Ms. Roehm (pronounced Ray-m) is originally from California. She moved around a lot in her early years and was able to experience many different school systems as a student. Eventually landing in Northern Virginia, she graduated from Chantilly High School and started working as an assistant at a local elementary school. She fell in love with it and decided she wanted to pursue a career in education to better support and advocate for students. She attended George Mason University to receive her Bachelor’s in Psychology, Master’s in Early Childhood Special Education and Certification in Administration and Supervision preK-12. Ms. Roehm has taught Early Childhood Special Education for 15 years and most recently has been the acting Assistant Principal at Cardinal Forest Elementary, West Springfield Elementary and Kilmer Day School. 

Fun Fact: Ms. Roehm’s first teaching position was at Rose Hill where she was nominated for the Outstanding First Year Teacher award in Fairfax County.

When not at school, you can find Ms. Roehm cuddling with her dogs, playing in her garden or at the Kennedy Center watching a musical production.