The Region 1 Leadership Team is pleased to announce that Dr. Brittany Rogers as the new principal of Forest Edge Elementary School, effective, July 1, 2024. Dr. Rogers is an accomplished instructional leader, collaborator, and relationship builder who has demonstrated a passion and commitment to students, staff and the school community. 

Dr. Rogers started her career in education as a primary teacher at Rose Hill Elementary where she strengthened grade level Collaborative Learning Teams and the systems used to ensure students received appropriate academic intervention. In collaboration with a school team, Dr. Rogers strengthened the home-school partnership at Rose Hill Elementary. Working together, they hosted Partners in Print and Books and BBQ, both reading-centered events, and Sweet Strategies, a math-centered event for students and parents. 

Dr. Rogers was also the instructional coach at Shrevewood Elementary. As an instructional coach, Dr. Rogers provided regular, individualized coaching to new and experienced teachers. She also facilitated the work of grade level teacher teams with an emphasis on data-driven instructional practices leading to a 95%, 96%, and 87% pass rate in reading, math, and science, respectively. As a mentor to new teachers and staff members, Dr. Rogers led weekly meetings for staff to reflect and to check in on their well-being. These meetings positively impacted teacher retention and building culture.

As assistant principal of Lake Anne Elementary, Dr. Rogers leads work in supporting student behavior, student intervention processes and home-school partnerships. Dr. Rogers has prioritized teacher and staff professional learning around strategies to support student behavior leading to a 90% reduction in student incident referrals. This work also yielded an 11% decrease in the number of students requiring behavior interventions.

In 2023, Dr. Rogers was named the South Lakes Pyramid Outstanding Leader. She also successfully completed the Aspiring Principals Cohort.

Dr. Rogers holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from Hampton University, a Masters in Early Childhood Education for Diverse Learners from George Mason University, and a Doctorate in Educational Administration and Policy Studies from George Washington University.