Our Leadership & Staff Home / About Us / Our Leadership & Staff Meet Our Dedicated Team A Message from Our Principal Heather Owens, Principal Welcome to Chesterbrook Academy in Aldie, a vibrant community where your child’s journey of discovery begins. Choosing the right first step for your child’s education is a significant decision. At Chesterbrook Academy, we believe that a school should be more than just a place of learning—it should be a second home. Our mission is to provide an enriching, nurturing, and community-focused environment where every child feels an immediate sense of belonging and develops a lifelong love of learning. A Global Perspective in a Backyard Community We pride ourselves on being a “backyard community” where neighbors become friends and families grow together. Our campus is a beautiful reflection of the world around us. We are deeply committed to celebrating all the cultures represented on our campus, introducing our students to global citizenship by celebrating festivals from around the world—from Diwali and Eid to our beloved community Fall Festival. By bringing these cultures to life through stories and educational activities, we ensure our students grow up with a curiosity and appreciation for the broader world they are a part of. Individualized Excellence and Care What truly sets our school apart is our ability to meet every child exactly where they are. With the unique advantage of having two classes in every grade level, we have the opportunity to find the perfect classroom fit for your child’s personality and learning style. Our dedicated educators—many of whom have been with us for six years or more—are not just teachers; they are mentors who go above and beyond to connect with each and every family. Our families express how much they appreciate receiving personal calls and handwritten letters from our teachers and how much every teacher at the school knows about their child. A Foundation for Future Success Our curriculum is built as intentional “stepping stools,” one curricular level scaffolding to the next, designed to ensure that by the time our students graduate, they are more than kindergarten ready. While we emphasize high standards in reading, writing, and math fundamentals we are equally focused on the social and emotional foundation of the child. Our graduates leave us as confident, self-reliant individuals prepared to excel in the most rigorous elementary environments. Experience the Chesterbrook Difference From our high-fidelity graduation ceremonies to our diverse ancillary programs in robotics, music, and athletics, we offer an experience that is as well-rounded as it is joyful. We invite you to visit our campus, meet our team, and see firsthand how we treat every student like family. We look forward to welcoming your family into ours. Warmly, Heather Owens Read More Learn More About Chesterbrook Academy Aldie Teachers Do you have long-standing faculty and staff at your preschool? Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in Aldie has built a team defined by consistency and genuine commitment. Our principal and assistant principal have been part of our school community since 2018. Beyond our leadership, our teaching faculty bring between 2 and 7 years of dedicated service. What do families appreciate most about teachers at Chesterbrook Academy Aldie? Families at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in Aldie appreciate the feeling of being truly known. Our teachers greet every child and parent by name. They can speak to the details of a child’s day with knowledge and warmth, because they are fully present in it. That daily thread of connection between teacher, child, and parent is what transforms our school into a community. What qualifications do your preschool teachers have? The faculty at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in Aldie bring a strong range of academic qualifications, including Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials, Associate’s degrees, and Bachelor’s degrees. What makes the teachers at Chesterbrook Academy Aldie exceptional? Our preschool is, at its heart, a backyard community school. We are the kind of place where families recommend teachers to the families who come after them, because the relationships formed here are that meaningful. Our teachers nurture those connections through personal care calls and our Links 2 Home app. Come See Our School in Action! Contact us today to schedule a private tour and experience our Links to Learning curriculum firsthand. Learn More
