Little Run News: 11/12/24

Dear Little Run Families,

As you know, our former Assistant Principal, Lesley Hassen, recently accepted a new position as Principal at Brookfield Elementary. We wish her all the best in her new role.

During this transition, we’ve been fortunate to have the support of Carol Larsen, Assistant Principal, who will be with us until December 9th. We appreciate her dedication and assistance.

We are excited to share some great news! Alison Butler will be joining our Little Run team as our new Assistant Principal. Alison is currently an Assistant Principal at Olde Creek Elementary, and she is already familiar with many of our staff members. Alison will begin her work at Little Run after the winter break however, we are working together to coordinate several visits over the next few weeks.

We are thrilled to welcome Alison to our Little Run community! We believe her experience and enthusiasm will be an asset to our school. 

Please join us in giving Alison a warm welcome. 

Sincerely,

Christie Yarn

Proud Principal

Little Run Elementary School

Mrs. Butler is thrilled to join Little Run Elementary as the new Assistant Principal. She holds a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from George Mason University and a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana.

With a deep commitment to education, Mrs. Butler has dedicated her career to fostering student learning and growth in Fairfax County. Before assuming her role as an Assistant Principal, she served as a teacher for many years, in first, second, and fourth grade at Olde Creek Elementary School. 

In 2019, Mrs. Butler transitioned into school administration. As an Assistant Principal at Olde Creek, she spearheaded initiatives to enhance student success, including the implementation of a robust Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) team, the rollout of the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program to integrate school-wide behavior expectations. Mrs. Butler also launched, planned, and executed the school’s Welcome Walk to strengthen the school-family partnership. She is passionate about cultivating positive school cultures and building strong relationships with students, staff, and families.

In her spare time, Mrs. Butler enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and fly fishing. She also cherishes spending time with her husband and their French Bulldog, Bettis. She is an avid fan of the Washington Capitals and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

• November 18 - Three Hour Early Release
• November 21 - Thanksgiving Luncheon
• November 27-29 - No School - Thanksgiving Holiday 
• December 11 - PTA Meeting