Lisa Forrest
Lisa Forrest was named administrative hearing officer in July 2021. She believes the Hearings Office is instrumental in fostering safe, supportive, and wholesome school environments.
Prior to her current position, Forrest held several positions within Fairfax County Public Schools. Most recently, she was an assistant administrative hearing officer. She was also an assistant principal at Annandale High School and Eagle View Elementary School. She was a special education teacher at Mount Vernon High School, Oakton High School, and Riverside Elementary School. At Cobb County Public Schools, she was special services administrator.
Forrest earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Strayer College, a Master of Arts in special education and human development from George Washington University, and a Master of Education in leadership from George Mason University.