Annandale Community Insider - Newly Promoted Atoms!

Annandale Students, Parents and Community:

We have accomplished incredible things at Annandale these past few years. None of which would be possible without our amazing staff, who collaborate every day to meet our students’ needs. I am always proud to share with prospective candidates that Annandale can be challenging, yet incredibly rewarding, and when you join our work, you will grow and make an impact.

To that end, I would like to celebrate several staff members who have been promoted or will be moving into positions that will allow them to continue to amplify their impact throughout FCPS and beyond. While their leaving is a loss for Annandale, I know they will do great things in their new positions. Please join me in congratulating them and wishing them well in their new positions. 

As always, please reach out with questions and Go Atoms!

Shawn DeRose, Principal

Awesome Atoms!

Several staff members here at Annandale have been promoted or will be moving into positions that will allow them to continue to amplify their impact throughout FCPS and beyond. Please join me in congratulating them and wishing them well in their new positions!

Erik Healey - Director of Student Services: Congratulations to Dr. Erik Healey who transferred to Hayfield Secondary School as the Director of Student Services. Erik has been instrumental in crafting a master schedule that champions equitable opportunities for all students. His commitment to the implementation of our intervention and MTSS processes has significantly shaped our approach to meeting the many needs of our students. Erik’s leadership, dedication, and advocacy for our students, staff and community have left an indelible mark on all of us here at Annandale. While we will miss his presence dearly, we are excited for the new opportunities that await him at Hayfield, and we are confident that he will continue to make a profound impact.

Nick Zubieta - Director of Student Services: Congratulations to Nick Zubieta who will be the new Director of Student Services at Luther Jackson Middle School. Nick supported the growth of the Student Services Department at Annandale High School through his collaboration in programming, cross-department communication, and innovative solutions to complex issues. His roll-out and management of the Edmentum program supported students not only during the school year but also in the summer, helping them earn credits and stay on track for graduation. In addition, Nick was instrumental in crafting a master schedule that champions equitable opportunities for all students. 

Ben Gildea - Dean of Students: Congratulations to Ben Gildea who has been promoted to Dean of Students at South County High School. Ben taught AFDA at Annandale this past school year along with supporting our after school twilight program. He built positive relationships with all of his students and colleagues and we wish him the best of luck at South County! 

Jill Hunt - Employment and Transition Representative: Congratulations to Jill Hunt, who has accepted a Employment and Transition Representative with ISD at Willow Oaks for the 2024-25 school year. Jill had a valuable impact on the CAT B program as a teacher and CT Lead. Jill’s love and commitment for her students was evident by working tirelessly to reach every CAT B student in the department. We look forward to having Jill visit and work with our students and teachers in her new role.

Janan Hawthorne - Special Education Department Chair: Congratulations to Janan Hawthorne, who has accepted a Special Education Department Chair position at Bull Run Elementary School for the 2024-25 school year. Janan was actively involved in the CAT B department as a leader and frequently participated in extracurricular functions that involved CAT B students.  As a Lead Teacher, Janan was engaged with planning and developing protocols to streamline various communications throughout the year. She was passionate about our Special Olympics Events and made it a priority to ensure all students were recognized for their efforts.

Jack Enoch - Itinerant Adapted PE Teacher: Congratulations to Jack Enoch, who has accepted a Itinerant Adapted PE Teacher position for the 2024-25 school year. Jack will travel and support students at several different schools. Jack has been a special education teacher at Annandale High School for the past 9 years, most recently teaching Econ & Personal Finance. During his time as an Atom, Jack was always willing to go the extra mile to support his students and colleagues.

Terri Pendleton - Functional Application Specialist: Congratulations to Terri Pendleton, who has accepted a Functional Application Specialist II position at Nancy Sprague Technology Center for the 2024-25 school year. Terri made an incredible impact here at Annandale High School. She received Outstanding Professional Employee for frequently going above and beyond to support administration, students, teachers and staff. She created strong relationships with everyone she supported throughout the year. She will always be a part of the Atom Family.