Administration

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.

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. 

Lisa Blake’s journey in education began playfully, inspired by an early memory of visiting her grandmother's classroom at just three years old. She recalls walking on the wooden chalk ledge, delighting the students, and later playing "school" for hours on end. This early spark ignited a career spanning over 33 years across Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia. Lisa has enriched the lives of countless students as a classroom teacher across grades 3-5 and has guided educators as an instructional math coach. For the past three years, she has brought her wealth of experience and passion for serving to Hollin Meadows Elementary, serving as an Assistant Principal in FCPS. 

Her strong foundation in education began with earning a bachelor's and master’s degree in early childhood/Elementary Education and Curriculum & Instruction, respectively, from Frostburg State University. She further honed her leadership skills by earning a master’s in administration and leadership from Old Dominion University.

Lisa's passion for fostering strong relationships with staff, students, and parents is what drives her every day. This commitment to connection was recognized through two significant accolades: the 2024-2025 Outstanding Leader award from her former school, a testament to her impact on staff, and the FCCPTA 2025 Shining Stars Award for Power Principal, reflecting the appreciation of parents. These awards demonstrate her capacity to inspire and lead entire school communities.

You will find her browsing bookstores and thrift shops and then indulging in fancy pizza. Her passions include reading, word searches, and expressing her creativity through art and home decoration.

Family is very important to Lisa, as she frequently visits her parents in Western Maryland and her Pop in Tennessee. She also cherishes spending time with her husband Tim, her three beautiful daughters and her beloved pets: Piglet and Winnie, her two dogs, and Grover, her new kitten.