Schools
New LCPS Superintendent Named By School Board
Aaron Spence, the current superintendent for Virginia Beach's school system, has been named the next superintendent for Loudoun schools.
LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — Loudoun County Public Schools have a new superintendent. Aaron Spence will be the new superintendent for Loudoun schools, the school board announced on Friday.
Spence is currently the superintendent for Virginia Beach's public schools. The school board said he would assume the position after relocating to Loudoun County with his family in the coming months.
"I am excited to meet with students, parents, staff and community members as I learn more about their hopes and aspirations for the school division,” Spence said in a news release. "I am honored to serve as your superintendent and look forward to building upon the already solid foundation of academic excellence in Loudoun County Public Schools."
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Spence previously worked as a French teacher in Stafford County, a principal in Henrico County, and a chief academic officer in Chesterfield County. He was named the Virginia Superintendent of the Year by the Virginia Association of School Superintendents in 2018.
"After a comprehensive, nationwide search, I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Spence as the next superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools,” Board Chair Ian Serotkin said in a news release. “His experience and success in running a large, complex public school division will ensure our students continue to receive the highest quality education."
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In 2021, Spence was named the Superintendent of the Year at the 2021 National Conference on Education. He says he looks forward to bringing his expertise to Loudoun County.
"It will be my goal from day one to ensure we are leading together to build trust, create even greater transparency for our community around the outstanding work of our school division, recruit and retain a world-class team of educators, and leverage the power of relationships with families and stakeholders to strengthen us," Spence said.
Interim superintendent Daniel Smith will continue in his role throughout the transition until Spence is ready to take over, the school board said.
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