Ms. Virginia Espree

Virginia Espree is a US Army Veteran who earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology Columbia College in Missouri. She received a Master of Education in Special Education from Virginia Commonwealth University and an Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from Grand Canyon University. Ms. Espree believes learning is life-long learning process essential for education and growth mindset.

Ms. Espree began her career in education in the fall of 1999 in Richmond, VA. After serving Richmond City Public Schools as a special education teacher, she moved in 2001 to Atlanta, GA, where she taught as a special education teacher and Department Chair for high school in Fulton County and DeKalb County respectively. Afterwards, she joined DODEA in 2006 and relocated to Yokosuka, Japan where she worked as an assessor and special education. Over the years in DODEA she worked as a special education teacher at NES Naples, RIS Ramstein, Germany, an assessor at Antilles Complex, in Puerto Rico, special education teacher Irwin IS, Ft. Bragg, NC, special education teacher at SMHS Sigonella, Italy, and SpMS Spangdahlem, Germany until she was promoted to assistant principal at the McCool Elementary/Middle School. Ms. Espree has worked in the DoDEA Pacific, Europe, and Americas regions and has felt privileged to promote its vision, purpose, and goals. As an administrator, she is committed to building relationships and developing partnerships with all stakeholders, ensuring all students receive excellent instruction.

As a US Army Veteran, Ms. Espree has firsthand experience with military life. A mother of three children who attended DODEA Schools, and five grandchildren, she has a strong commitment to our military-connected students. Ms. Espree is excited to serve McCool Elementary/Middle School Community and is looking forward to cultivating strong relationships with the students, families and educational staff.