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Aaron Spence, Ed.D., Superintendent

Aaron Spence, Ed.D., Superintendent

I’m beginning my tenure as superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools as a school administrator and parent of two LCPS students.

Like every other parent in our county, I want three things to happen for my kids each and every day. These are the same three things that I want for every child in this school division.

I want them to be cared for. I want them to be loved. And I want them to learn something.

You’ll note the order I’ve put these three things in. A child cannot thrive and learn where care and love are not a priority. Love, hope, the power of relationships, high expectations, all of these form the foundation of our work.

For all children to thrive we need to be deeply committed to making sure they are seen as human beings, as persons of inherent value, worth and dignity. Our kids need, and deserve, this as part of their educational experience.

It will be my intention, working with the community, to find ways to ensure that learning is meaningful, authentic, creative and joyful in our classrooms.

Now, I’d like you to know some things about me.

I came to Loudoun from Virginia Beach City Public Schools, where I had served nine years as  superintendent. In 2018, I was honored to be named Virginia Superintendent of the Year.

Before coming to Virginia Beach, I served as superintendent of Moore County Public Schools in North Carolina. Working with a dedicated staff, we improved the school district's End of Grade Proficiency Scores, moving up 20 places in state rankings.

My wife, Krista, and I have six children and are proud to be joining the parents who send their children to Loudoun County Public Schools.

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One LCPS: Forward Together Entry Plan

This entry plan clearly defines how we will begin to move forward - together. As we identified transition objectives, it was important to me to use feedback already provided by members of the LCPS community about what they wanted to see in their next Superintendent. A review of survey data received from parents, students, staff and community members revealed some important themes. Open communication, prioritizing equity and access for all students, ensuring student safety and wellbeing, and an emphasis on employee retention all made it to the top of the list. You will see those themes woven into this entry plan.

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Community Listening Sessions

LCPS Superintendent, Dr. Aaron Spence, held Community Listening Sessions between September 2023 and April 2024.  The sessions took place at every high school and helped facilitate the Superintendent's successful transition in three key areas:

  • developing relationships with the community,

  • accelerating the Superintendent's learning about LCPS, and

  • building on success while making meaningful changes.

More information about future listening sessions will be shared when details are available.  In the meantime, feel free to share your questions or comments by clicking the feedback accordion below.