Originally from Puerto Rico, Mrs. Badía holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education and Psychology from Goucher College and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, and Education Leadership from George Mason University. She started her career with Fairfax County Public Schools as a Spanish Immersion and Language Arts Teacher at Bailey’s Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences. Mrs. Badía has over eight years of administration experience, having served as an assistant principal at Annandale Terrace and Mason Crest Elementary.

Mrs. Badía’s experiences range from serving as a Spanish Immersion Teacher, Mentor Resource Teacher, World Language Curriculum Resource Teacher, Instructional Coach, and Assistant Principal in various school settings.  During her multiple roles, she has provided mentoring, coaching, and guidance to many first year and veteran teachers in Reading, Math, Science, and Foreign Languages at the elementary level. In addition, Mrs. Badía has monitored instructional programs focusing on deeper learning. She has analyzed school-wide data and created multi-tiered systems of support to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.

Mrs. Badía recognizes the importance of a Professional Learning Community culture. Throughout her career, she has played a key role in developing, implementing, and evaluating high-performing collaborative teams. She applied and modeled effective team practices by empowering teachers and developing collective capacity among faculty and staff members at Parklawn ES where she served as an Instructional Coach, and as an Assistant Principal at Annandale Terrace ES, and Mason Crest ES. These collaborative teams allowed her schools to implement Local Level IV services, Special Education programs, and ELL programs to meet the multiple needs of the current student population, including students living in poverty. In addition, she has developed and delivered numerous professional development workshops around Professional Learning Communities. Mrs. Badía has published articles on “Developing the Language of Mathematics in Partial-Immersion” and “Developing Language in Digital Natives.” She is a leader who fosters a welcoming culture that values diversity and inclusion for all students. She is a bold advocate for students and families, focusing on student needs at all times.

In her free time, Mrs. Badia enjoys reading, baking, traveling, and spending time with her husband and three young adult boys.

Mrs. Badía is starting her third year as the proud principal at Annandale Terrace Elementary School.

Nathan Beard is originally from northern Ohio and moved to Northern Virginia in 2003. Mr. Beard holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Ohio University and a Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision from the University of Virginia. He started her career with Prince William County Public Schools serving as a history teacher at Unity Braxton Middle School for 13 years. Mr. Beard then moved to Whitman Middle School in Fairfax County and served as a Dean of Students, IB MYP Coordinator and Testing Coordinator. Most recently, Mr. Beard has served the last 4 years as an assistant principal at Poe Middle School. Mr. Beard also serves the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program as a Workshop Leader and Site Visitor. 

Throughout his educational career, Mr. Beard has been a champion for student growth and development. He has spearheaded initiatives in social-emotional learning, equitable grading practices, and restorative justice, creating a supportive environment where all students can thrive. Mr. Beard strongly believes in building strong relationships with students, staff and families. He has worked to establish open communication and collaboration within the various communities he has served. 

When not at school, Mr. Beard enjoys working out, watching sports, being outdoors, and spending time with his wife and three teenage girls. He was a college wrestler and continues to coach wrestling at South Lakes High School. 

Although Mr. Beard will be serving his first year at Annadale Terrace, he has served the Annandale community for several years and is excited to continue his work at the elementary level. 

Nicole Scher is originally from Shoreham, New York, and moved to Virginia to attend George Mason University for her Bachelor Degree in Music Education, with a minor in Spanish.  She began her career in Fairfax County as an elementary orchestra teacher at Bailey’s Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences, and Belvedere Elementary School.  Later, she became full time at Bailey’s Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences, teaching 3rd grade violin to all students as part of the magnet program, as well as 4th and 5th grade orchestra.  Ms. Scher returned to George Mason University to obtain her Master Degree in Education, with a focus in Curriculum and Instruction, and later a Master Degree in Education Leadership.   She transitioned to Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Resource Teacher at Bailey’s Upper Elementary School, and then became Assistant Principal at Annandale Terrace Elementary School.  Ms. Scher is starting her second full year as Assistant Principal at Annandale Terrace Elementary School. 

Ms. Scher believes in the importance of a variety of educational opportunities for all students, and is committed to doing what is best for students.  She has served as a mentor teacher and Great Beginnings Coach to support new teachers and help them grow as educators.  

When not at school, Ms. Scher enjoys traveling, reading, running, watching baseball, and spending time with her husband and two cats.   She is also a classically trained violinist, and enjoys playing in local community groups.