Andi Webb
Dr. Andi Webb is a Professional Learning Specialist in the Office of Professional Learning. By serving on the Strategic Plan Steering Committee, Dr. Webb believes it is important to continuously work to create an environment where students feel safe physically and safe for academic risk taking. Equally important, she believes we need to plan strategic ways to support all staff as we continue to improve in ways that allow us to recruit and retain the best people for APS.
Gail Klein
Gail’s children attended Taylor, Williamsburg, HB Woodlawn, and Yorktown. Her grandchildren attended Arlington Science Focus and currently attend Innovation. Gail currently works as a reading intervention teacher at Oakridge Elementary School, serving students in 1st-5th grades. Previously, Gail taught 4th/5th grade at Jamestown Elementary School and 4th grade at Taylor. Gail is interested in serving on the Strategic Plan Steering Committee because she cares about the future of APS. Her long association with it as a teacher, parent and grandparent has given her insight into the challenges the system faces and opportunities present.
Jonathan Martinez
Jonathan Martinez is APS graduate and has a child who attends the Montessori Public School of Arlington. Currently, Jonathan is a Special Education (CSA) Analyst within the Office of Special Education. Previously, he served as a special education resource assistant at HB Woodlawn & Hoffman-Boston Elementary. He looks forward to serving on the committee to provide strategies, inspirations and some representation to the group for further community, parent and student partnership(s) within APS.
Kevin Clark
Dr. Kevin Clark is in his fourth year as Principal at Yorktown High School. In collaboration with the Yorktown Leadership Team, he helped developed a common vision that at Yorktown, we achieve Equity, Excellence, and Empowerment. He has been a Math Teacher at Washington-Liberty, an Assistant Principal at Gunston Middle School and Meridian High School in Falls Church City. Dr. Clark lives in Arlington and has two children who will attend APS schools. As an educator and parent, I look forward to helping develop a common direction for the future of APS that supports the development of students academically, socially, and emotionally, with an equity mindset in everything we do.
Jeremy Siegel
Jeremy Siegel serves as Activities Coordinator at Jefferson Middle School, a position he has held for 18 years. He is pleased to serve on the committee to ensure that an advocate for evidence-based physio considerations is represented among the committee’s members. Jeremey am a big believer in the tie-in between physical health and mental health, growth, and happiness. He feels like the “whole child” concept remains important. Finally, Jeremy wants to make sure that the middle-school perspective is represented on the committee.
Wendy Crawford
Wendy Crawford currently serves as Supervisor of Student Services (school psychology). Previous roles in APS include Supervisor, Special Education; Interim Director, Special Education; Student Services Specialist; Section 504 Coordinator; and School Psychologist. Wendy is excited to serve on the Steering Committee because she enjoys thinking and working on system-wide initiatives and working collaboratively with others who have different perspectives. She believes she can contribute to the work because of the range of experiences she has had, in schools and in the community.
Carlos Ramirez
Carlos Ramirez is the Principal of Randolph Elementary, a position he has held for the past 5 years. Previously, Carlos served as Assistant Principal of Claremont Immersion School for 3 years. Math and Science Spanish-Immersion Teacher for 2 years at Claremont Immersion School. The reason for serving on the Steering Committee is to be able to provide a voice representing elementary school principals and contribute to discussions and decision-making drawing upon his background knowledge and work experience.
Matilde Arciniegas
Matilde Arciniegas is currently First Grade Homeroom Immersion Teacher at Escuela Key. She previously served as an English Learner Teacher. Ms. Arciniegas is excited about the opportunity to serve on the Steering Committee and contribute to the development of a Strategic Plan that addresses the academic and social emotional needs of all our students in this post-pandemic time.
Alison Cummings
Alison Kogut Cummings is a long-time APS parent, active in the community and schools since her kids entered Tuckahoe Elementary School as kindergarteners. Her passion for the growth and development of Arlington’s children led Alison to begin substitute teaching and, in 2022, to start a full-time administrative position at Williamsburg Middle School. As both a parent and APS employee, Alison has seen the school system from a number of vantage points, all while noting the quality, dedication and professionalism of the teachers and administrators at APS. It is through her various perspectives that Alison brings a passion for helping make improvements that help the system–that is well-resourced and abundant in talent–serve the needs of all students and families, attract and retain talent, and increase the system’s perception and popularity in the community. As the landscape of businesses have changed to meet the rapidly changing landscape, Alison believes we must work to be nimble but be steadfast in science-based approaches to education and learning.