Administrators

see also: Counselors, Faculty, Staff

pearsonMr. Pearson was raised in the City of Alexandria after his family moved to the Washington area in 1963. In high school, he enjoyed playing French horn in the band and acting in the spring drama productions. He holds an BA in International Studies and a M.Ed in Secondary Education from George Mason University. He earned his administrative credentials at Johns Hopkins University. Prior to coming to Marshall, Mr. Pearson worked at Thomas A. Edison High School as a social studies teacher, department chair, IB coordinator, and assistant principal where he was fortunate to grow professionally under Luther W. Fennell, a two-time Washington Post Agnes Myer Principal of the Year.

  • Assistant Principal (A-G)Jeff Litz
  • (703) 714-5407

Mr. Litz's began his formal years of education in a Johnstown, Pennsylvania elementary school, followed by a short time attending Robinson Secondary School, and then his high school years in Voorhees, New Jersey. His interest in education led him to complete  a Bachelor’s in Education from Indiana University–Bloomington and a Masters in Education from the University of Virginia.  He began his teaching career in 1995 at Mount Vernon High School where he taught all levels of biology and chemistry. From 2005 to 2007 he served as science department chair at West Potomac High School. Mr. Litz joined the Marshall High School community in 2007 as a LEAD Fairfax administrative intern. He remained at Marshall as an IB Coordinator for the 2008-2009 school year. When not at Marshall, Mr. Litz enjoys spending time with his family: his wife, Raheel Ahmed-Litz, a parent liaison at West Potomac High School, and their 5 year-old son, Jalil. Their family time includes cooking and attending sporting events and concerts -- of particular interest to Mr. Litz, a percussionist and former high school and college marching band member.

Jeanene is a native Roanoker who has been in education since 1994. Jeanene received her B.A. in Spanish from Virginia Polytechinc Institute and State Univeristy and her M.Ed. from George Mason Univeristy in Education Leadership. Upon graduating from Tech, Jeanene spent 8 years working as a Spanish teacher in Roanoke City Public Schools. Prior to coming to Marshall, Jeanene was an Assistant Principal at Longfellow Middle School and an Intersession Coordinator at Timber Lane Elementary School in Fairfax County. Extracurricular activities include horseback riding, golf, and spending time with family and friends.

  • Assistant Principal (O-Z) Dan Daus
  • (703) 714-5406

Mr. Daus was raised in Alexandria, Virginia. He is a product of Fairfax County Public Schools and graduated from Mount Vernon High School. He earned his B.S. in Business Education and M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Virginia Tech. Mr. Daus worked at West Potomac, Mount Vernon, and Lee High Schools as a business teacher, special projects teacher, and alternative school administrator. He also worked as an administrator at Oakton High School and in Hearing Office prior to coming to Marshall High School. Mr. Daus’ favorite activities include eating sushi with his 9-year-old daughter and watching Marshall students participate in curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Jeff has been the Marshall High School Academy Administrator since 2004. Prior positions held include: FCPS Coordinator for Trade & Industrial Education, FCPS Executive Director for the Foundation of Applied Technical Education and Graphic Communications Teacher at Osborn High School in Manassas, VA. Jeff earned his undergraduate degree in Industrial Technology from Millersville University and Masters of Education in Administration, Supervision and Policy Making from the University of Virginia.

I am an assistant coach on the football staff and a proud graduate of the great George C. Marshall. I received a Master's degree from George Mason University and I did my undergraduate work at Virginia Tech. My greatest moments in life have been my marriage to my wife, Stacy, and the births of my three beautiful children: Hannah, Natalie and Joseph. Go Hokies!

Blakeley Mrs. Blakeley is a graduate of Mount Vernon High School and attended James Madison University where she earned her Bachelors degree in Marketing Education. She earned her Masters degree in Counseling and Human Services at Indiana University. Mrs. Blakeley taught in alternative schools in northern Indiana before moving into a school counselor role there. She and her family moved back to Fairfax County in 2002. She spent 5 years as a counselor here at Marshall HS and became Director of Student Services in July 2007. Mrs. Blakeley misses the individual interaction with students, but enjoys being part of the administration team. In addition she feels particularly lucky to lead such a terrific staff of school counselors. Mrs. Blakeley has 4 children and she and her husband are enthusiastic supporters of the Statesmen.

My entire family graduated from public schools in Northern Virginia. I graduated from Fairfax, My wife from Annandale, two daughters from Chantilly, and Stonewall Jackson in Manassas, and two sons from Fairfax. I attended Shepherd University in West Virginia. I was a member of the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office from 1980 - 2000 where I held many different positions, and retired as a First Lieutenant. I have four grown children, twin daughters born in 1997 and five grandchildren. I have been with Fairfax County Public Schools at Marshall since January 2001.