Jae Lee - New Assistant Principal

Annandale Students, Parents and Community:

I am excited to announce Jae Lee as our new Assistant Principal. Jae has been an integral member of the Annandale community for the past 7 years, most recently serving as the Dean of Students, and supporting the Math Department. He holds a Master’s degree in Special Education from George Mason University and earned his license in Education Administration from the University of Virginia 

Jae began his career at Annandale as a multiple disabilities teacher in our Cat B program, later becoming the department lead. He has also served as the mentoring coordinator and Leadership sponsor, fostering student growth and involvement. 

Throughout his time at Annandale, Jae has been a passionate advocate for inclusion. He founded our Special Olympics program, which led to Annandale being recognized as one of only nine schools in the Commonwealth to receive the designation as a Special Olympics National Unified Champion School. Jae also led the Best Buddies club, which fosters meaningful friendships by pairing our special education students with general education peers, creating a truly inclusive and supportive environment. Jae’s dedication has already made a profound impact, and his work will continue to shape a more inclusive and compassionate community for all our students.

Please join me in welcoming Jae Lee in his new role as Assistant Principal at Annandale High School!

Shawn DeRose, Principal