Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
☔ Today’s weather: Light rain. Increasing cloudiness. Mild. High of 66 and low of 43.
🌥 Tomorrow: Overcast. Mild. High of 65 and low of 49. Sunrise at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:55 pm.
🚨 You need to know
Mount Vernon Community School’s principal Liza Burrell-Aldana was named by The Washington Post as the region’s Principal of the Year.
In a profile of Burrell-Aldana, the Post described her cheerful approach to overcoming obstacles, an attitude that ripples out across the faculty and students.
Burrell-Aldana became principal of the school in 2017 and the Post cited her leadership steering the school through the coronavirus pandemic and a building renovation, all while student test scores climbed at the school and she maintained staff consistency in a time of high turnover.
According to the Post:
Since becoming principal in 2017, Burrell-Aldana has led her school through a global pandemic and a building renovation, all while improving student test scores and maintaining her staff during a time of high turnover in education.
Her colleagues credit her ability to communicate effectively. “She’s calm. She’s cool. She communicates a clear message. You don’t have to have a decoder ring to know what she’s thinking,” Porterfield said.
Photo via Mount Vernon Community School/Facebook
📈 Tuesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Apr 25, 2023.
- Alexandria public school enrollment stagnation puts scrutiny on capacity-boosting projects (1003 views)
- Suspect arrested after man shot in the neck in West End | ALXnow (874 views)
- Planning Commission could exorcise sign requirements for new Arlandria ghost kitchen (205 views)
- Notes: Volunteer organization cleaning Mount Vernon Trail wins environmental award (91 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Modern Style And Private Deck Featured At 1915 Alexandria Home
Patch (Tuesday @ 5:07 pm)
- Alexandria’s Animal Welfare League Is Certified Autism Center, Becomes First U.S. Animal Welfare Organization to Earn Designation
Zebra (Tuesday @ 4:36 pm)
- Old Town Alexandria Business Owner To Open New Toy Store
Patch (Tuesday @ 3:31 pm)
- Alexandria Students Win International Math Competition, Earn $20K in College Scholarships
Zebra (Tuesday @ 2:55 pm)
- Meet Prince: This Young Pup Is Looking for a Home With Lots of Activity and a Big Yard
Zebra (Tuesday @ 1:02 pm)
- Metro Opening Day Set for Friday, May 19
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 11:09 am)
- Alexandria Beautification Commission Seeks 2023 Beautification Award Nominees
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 11:01 am)
- City of Alexandria to Host RecFest
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 10:54 am)
- Alexandria School Principal Named Washington Post Principal Of Year
Patch (Tuesday @ 10:50 am)
- 12 Virginia Schools Named In U.S. News 2023-24 Grad School Ranking
Patch (Tuesday @ 9:53 am)
- Nationally Acclaimed YA Author Ebony LaDelle Hosting Virtual Talk with Alexandria Library
Zebra (Tuesday @ 8:51 am)
- Businesses, Organizations Support Spring2ACTion with Parties, Discounts
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 7:49 am)
- Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail Wins Environmental Award
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 7:29 am)
- Spring2ACTion: Support Local Nonprofits Wednesday
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 7:19 am)
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Time flies when you’re having fun! The T.C. Williams High School Class of 1973 will hold its 50th reunion July 21-23, 2023 in Alexandria. All graduates and their adult nears and dears are welcome. Events include a Friday evening icebreaker, Saturday dinner dance, and a Sunday brunch. For more information: tcwilliams73.com, 770.789.3534.
Spring Fling at Rising Sol Yoga School
Join us for a day of FREE hot yoga. Experience our class styles and meet our teachers. Buy a bite at the Bake Sale to benefit The Carpenter’s Shelter, peruse some special vendors, take advantage of in-person only discounts on
