Dr. Abel earned his B.S. from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and his M.Ed. and his Ed.D. in Leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University. This is his 30th year in education and his 24th year at Midlothian. Dr. Abel has served as a technology coordinator (3 years), math and computer science teacher (6 years), and assistant principal (7 years) before becoming the principal at Midlothian High School, which he has served for the past 14 years.  His responsibilities include:

• Operates total school program

• Plans and administers school budget

• Serves as Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) liaison

• Co-coordinates athletics and activities with Director of Student Activities (DSA)

• Co-coordinates development and implementation of master schedule

• Develops faculty handbook and coordinates duty roster

• Develops, implements, and analyzes School Improvement and Innovation Plan (SIIP)

• Supervises staff, student, and community recognition

• Supervises the School Counseling department and front office clerical staff

• Co-coordinate school-based professional development and learning

• Supervise facilities

Shawn_Abel@ccpsnet.net

Dr. Mooney grew up outside of Buffalo, NY. She received her BSED and MSED from SUNY Geneseo prior to completing her EDD in Educational Leadership at the University of Rochester. Dr. Mooney taught Math and Special Education in upstate New York prior to beginning her administrative career in Virginia.  At Osborn Park High School in Prince William County, she served as Assistant Principal for five years before moving to Chesterfield County and joining CCPS. As a member of the CCPS team, she has served as an Associate Principal at Matoaca and Midlothian High Schools. She has been with Midlothian High School since 2019.

• Supervise Science, Fine Arts, and Social Studies

• Handle discipline for students L-Q

• Master Scheduler

• Supervise International Baccalaureate Program

• Supervise Clinic

• Supervise Facilities

• Title IX Coordinator

• Dual Enrollment Support

Stefanie_Mooney@ccpsnet.net

Ms. Jones earned her B.A. in Government and International Politics and her M.A. in English from George Mason University. She earned her M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision at the University of Virginia. Before becoming an administrator, Ms. Jones taught English and Dual Enrollment Composition and Literature. 

• Supervise English, CTE, and Health & PE (incl. Driver’s Ed), Library

• Handle discipline for students (E-K)

• Gradebook manager

• RISE Coordinator

• Supervise New Student Orientation

• MAP coordinator

• Coordinate awards assemblies

• Student Support Team (SST)

• Supervise Employee/Student/Community Recognition

Leslie_Jones@ccpsnet.net

Mr. Lagow earned his B.A. in Political Science from James Madison University and his M.A. in Special Education and M.A. in Administration from the University of Phoenix. He has been with Midlothian High School since 2019.

• Supervises Special Education, Math and World Languages

• Handles discipline for students A–D

• Backup Master Scheduler

• Chairs exam exemption appeals committee

• Supervises testing administration

• RISE Awards Coordinator

• Homebound coordinator

Steven_Lagow@ccpsnet.net

Ms. Tavill earned her B.S. in Secondary Education from Northern Michigan University, an M.A. in Science Education from Western Governors University, and an M.Ed in Educational Leadership from the University of West Florida. Ms. Tavill has a decade of educational experience as a science teacher and CTE administrator. This is her second year at Midlothian.

• Co-Supervise Math, CTE, and Instructional support

• Handle discipline for students (R-Z)

• Supervise school security, safety, and after-school programs

• Coordinate transportation and parking

• Supervise attendance

• RISE Co-Coordinator

• Focus & Recovery Room/ ISD Coordinator

Stephanie_Tavill@ccpsnet.net

Mr. Steele earned his BA in Geography from Emory and Henry College and his Teaching Certifications through ODU. This is his 11th year in education and his 9th year at Midlothian. Before becoming an administrator, Mr. Steele taught social studies and coached football. He also served as the Outside Facilities Coordinator and Assistant AD.

• Supervises and develops instructional, athletic, and activity calendars

• Coordinates clubs, activities, and activity buses

• Coordinates field trips

• Approves and coordinates facility use

• Serves as media liaison

Patrick_Steele@ccpsnet.net

Ms. Speller earned her B.A. in English Education and her M.Ed. in Counselor Education from The Virginia State University. This is her 20th year in education and her eighth at Midlothian.

• Coordinates School Counseling department

• Counselor for students in IB

Nita_Speller@ccpsnet.net

Mr. Jones earned his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Mary Washington, and his M.S. in Secondary Education from Old Dominion University. This is his twenty-second year in education, and first at Midlothian High School. In addition to coordinating the IB program, Mr. Jones also teaches IB Psychology.

• Responds to parental, student, and teacher concerns about curricula

• Conducts annual recruiting

• Designs and coordinates the IB Diploma Ceremony and reception

• Coordinates IB Parents’ Council meetings and activities

• Coordinates fund raising activities

• Coordinates IB newsletter

• Administers IB exams

• Supervises CAS program

• Coordinates evaluation of application components

Stuart_Jones@ccpsnet.net

Ms. Stoneburner earned her B.S. in Human Development from Virginia Tech and her M.A.T. in Special Education as well as her M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision from Liberty University. This is her 7th year in education and her second at Midlothian.

• Coordinates Special Education Department

• Oversees implementation of IEP’s and 504’s

• 504 Coordinator

• Monitors Collegeboard Accommodations

• LEA for IEP and 504 Meetings

Kaitlyn_Stoneburner@ccpsnet.net

Mrs. Phillips earned her B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Biology from Virginia Tech. She previously worked as an Internal Auditor while living in Atlanta, GA, and this is her second year with CCPS.

• Develops testing schedule

• Oversees standardized testing

• Facilitates college and career center

Christina_Phillips@ccpsnet.net