"Every member of the school board was impressed by the caliber of highly-qualified applicants seeking to lead our division," said board Chairman Michelle Flynn.  "Mrs. Whitmarsh's selection speaks to the knowledge, experience, and passion she brings to the success of our students and our school division."

 Mrs. Whitmarsh, a native Virginian, received an undergraduate degree from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA.  She spent nine years working as a Civilian Personnel Assistant at Fort Eustis before obtaining her Master of Elementary Education degree from Old Dominion.  She relocated to Central Virginia and began teaching in Madison, Virginia.  Mrs. Whitmarsh moved to the Greene County school system in 2003 and briefly served as Assistant Principal at Nathanael Greene Elementary School before being promoted to Principal at Greene County Primary School.  During her five years at GCPS Mrs. Whitmarsh worked to enhance curriculum and instruction through the use of assessments and data.  Mrs. Whitmarsh brought her keen insight and understanding of data and assessments to the division level when she was promoted to Director of Accountability and Student Achievement in 2008.  She ascended to the position of Assistant Superintendent for Instruction in 2011.

Mrs. Whitmarsh is a self-described "lifelong learner," and her passion for education and Greene County Schools are evident to anyone who engages her in conversation.  She has completed coursework as a doctoral student at The George Washington University Graduate School of Education and Human Development.  She defended her dissertation proposal and anticipates completion of the program in August, 2013.

  Mrs. Whitmarsh lives in Greene County with her husband, Doug, and her daughters, Lizzie and Ainslie.  Her personal interests include watching her daughters play softball and volleyball, as well as spending time with her extended family. 

"I am invested in our school division and community and inspired to lead the Greene County Schools team to provide a premier education for the children of our community." shared Mrs. Whitmarsh. 

Additional information regarding Ms. Whitmarsh's professional preparation and resume will be posted online at www.greenecountyschools.com .

For further information please contact:

Michelle Flynn, Board Chairman, mflynn@greenecountyschools.com 

Andrea Whitmarsh, Superintendent Appointee, awhitmarsh@greenecountyschools.com