The Outstanding Nonschool-Based Leader Award recognizes nonschool-based leaders who demonstrate outstanding leadership and strengthen and improve the learning environment through their work. Any FCPS employee or community member may nominate a Schedule C employee who has held the position for at least one full year for this award.

2024 Outstanding Nonschool-Based Leader 

Beth Visioli

Director, Communications
Gatehouse Administration Center, Chief Experience & Engagement Office

After spending 12 years at Inova Health System, Beth joined FCPS in 2015. Being a part of mission-driven work is important to her, and she feels strongly about uplifting the purpose of public education and the people who dedicate their lives to this challenging work. Beth believes that strong leaders listen to their team and prides herself on giving her staff opportunities to learn and grow in the critical work of supporting FCPS’ mission. She knows that developing relationships built on trust creates efficiency and effectiveness in the work of strategic communications. Specifically, she is proud of her efforts to develop a crisis communications plan and to streamline school leader access to messaging for communities.

Michelle Andrews

Domain Architect
Gatehouse Administration Center, Human Resources

Michelle’s FCPS journey began in 1997 as a special education instructional assistant, where she discovered a passion for working with students. That passion led her to become a special education teacher and then an administrative intern. These experiences ignited her desire to support staff on a larger scale. She transitioned to the Department of Special Services as a functional application specialist, then moved to information technology, where she served as the technical lead for several programs. Currently, she leverages her diverse background as one of the technical leads for the new Human Capital Management project. Michelle shared that she is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have helped shape the FCPS special education, student information, and now staff information systems.

2024 Outstanding Nonschool-Based Leader Finalist

Lisa Forrest

Administrative Hearing Officer
Gatehouse Administration Center, Chief Equity Office

Lisa began her career with FCPS in 1997 as a special education teacher at Oakton High School. She is dedicated to ensuring that every student, family, and staff member with whom the Hearings Office interacts is seen, heard, and treated equitably. Lisa believes that the administrative hearing officer and the Hearings Office play an instrumental role in fostering safe, supportive, and positive school environments. They are committed to providing the appropriate multi-tiered services and supports to help every student maximize their potential. As a collaborator, she regularly works with other offices to ensure that students receive the appropriate services and supports, granting them equitable access to high-quality educational, behavioral, and social-emotional wellness resources to promote optimal success.

2024 Outstanding Nonschool-Based Leader Finalist

Michelle Pratt

Director, Procurement Services
Willow Oaks Administrative Center, Financial Services 

Michelle exemplifies exceptional leadership by cultivating collaboration, problem-solving, and building trust with various stakeholders, including her staff, peers, division staff, county partners, and the vendor community. As the director of procurement, she drives sound decision-making processes in vendor selection, ensuring stewardship of taxpayer funds. Michelle is patient with those she works with and her professional demeanor, approach, and effective communication illustrate her commitment to excellence, with a primary focus on customer service. All who work with Michelle will share that her empathy, integrity, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to successfully leading the Office of Procurement Services through their important work.

2024 Outstanding Nonschool-Based Leader Finalist

Carrie Reynolds

Senior Manager II, Health, Physical, Family Life & Driver Education
Willow Oaks Administration Center, Instructional Services 

Every day, we make decisions that impact our personal health and wellness. Empowering students to make positive choices related to their physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and environmental health is critically important to living a healthy life. Carrie has strived throughout her career to help ensure students at all grade levels have the knowledge and skills they need to make health-enhancing decisions throughout their lives. She believes in the power of relationships and the necessity of collaboration across disciplines to ensure all students have opportunities to engage in rigorous and meaningful learning experiences. Carrie continuously envisions the next health and physical education goal and sets high standards for her and her team to achieve those goals.

2024 Outstanding Nonschool-Based Leader Finalist

Ellie Stack

Senior Manager III, PreK-12 Special Education Instruction
Willow Oaks Administrative Center, Special Services

Driven by a dedication to students with disabilities and the staff who support them, Ellie’s leadership focus does not waiver. In her role supporting special education programming K-12, a former colleague commented that Ellie inspires others to “collaborate with her and rally behind her in ensuring every student achieves their unique potential.” Ellie values diversity while advocating for inclusivity and is excited by the current work and collaborative actions included in the Enhancement Plan for Students with Disabilities. Ellie is appreciative of the dedicated team of professionals with whom she has the privilege of working and leading. She recognizes that their collaboration, expertise, and support are essential to both her success and towards achieving the organization’s mission.

2024 Outstanding Nonschool-Based Leader Semifinalists

• Chief Equity Office
  • Lisa Forrest - Administrative Hearing Officer
• Chief Facilities Services & Capital Programs Office
  • Brian Schoester - Senior Manager II, Facilities Services Planning
• Chief Financial Office
  • Michelle Pratt - Director, Procurement Services
• Chief Information Technology Office
  • Keith Walker - Database Engineer I/II
• Human Resources
  • Michelle Andrews - Domain Architect
• Instructional Services
  • Carrie Reynolds - Senior Manager II, Health, Physical, Family Life & Driver Education
• Office of Communications
  • Elizabeth Visioli - Director, Communications
• Special Services
  • Ellie Stack - Senior Manager III, Pre-K-12 Special Education Instruction
• Transportation
  • Michele Phillips - Assistant Director, Transportation Services