Dear Lake Ridge Elementary Community,

I am truly honored and excited to join the Lake Ridge Elementary School community as your new assistant principal. It is a privilege to work alongside such dedicated educators to support the growth and success of our amazing students.

As we begin this school year, I look forward to building strong relationships with students, families, and staff to continue the great work already happening at Lake Ridge. My goal is to partner with you to nurture a safe, inclusive, and joyful learning environment where EVERY child feels valued and empowered to thrive.

I bring to this role three decades of experience in education – from teaching high school English to working in higher education and district leadership. For the last five years, I served as an assistant principal at Saunders Middle School.

I began my career as an English teacher at Charlottesville High School and later served as an associate professor of English education at Towson University. I also have worked as an instructional specialist and supervisor of minority achievement in Arlington Public Schools. My academic background includes degrees from Spelman College, the University of South Florida, and the University of Florida.

Outside of work, I enjoy staying active, exploring vegan recipes, and spending time with my husband and our dog. We are a military connected family, and my husband recently retired after nearly 30 years of service to the US Army.

I look forward to meeting you all! We believe in our Lions!

Warmly,
Teri Lewis