School Leadership

Sarah served as Program Director for PHILLIPS Programs’ Laurel campus. PHILLIPS Programs is a nonprofit organization based in Annandale, Virginia that provides education and support services to young people who have behavioral and developmental challenges and their families. PHILLIPS Programs serves more than 500 children and families annually in the Washington metropolitan area, and for 23 years Sarah worked there in various roles of progressive leadership, including education director.

Sarah has extensive experience in budgeting and compliance, numerous advanced professional certificates in education, and served as a Board Member for the Maryland Association of Non-Public Special Education Facilities (MANSEF). She is a James Madison University alumna with a master’s in education from George Washington University and a graduate certificate in educational administration and supervision from Johns Hopkins University.

With a wealth of experience spanning over two decades in education, David manages the programming, census, budget, and staff at Charterhouse School in Edinburg. His commitment is rooted in providing a free, appropriate, public education to special education students, fostering an environment conducive to their success. 

As a seasoned educator in public education, behavioral health, and at CHS-E, David’s career was inspired by the impactful teachers and coaches from his youth. Long before he had the language for it, mentorship guided him towards a natural aptitude for trauma-informed care. 

David earned his bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in education from James Madison University in 2000. Additionally, he earned a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Eastern Mennonite University in 2019.