VA HR478

Carlos Seward, principal of South Lakes High School in Reston, was named a Principal of Distinction by the Virginia Department of Education for outstanding leadership in student achievement, instructional practices, and school culture

Seward has over 20 years of experience in education, beginning as a social studies teacher in 2004 at Renaissance Academy in Virginia Beach and serving in various teaching and leadership roles across urban, suburban, and rural Virginia schools

Educational credentials include a bachelor's degree in history from Norfolk State University, a master's degree in educational leadership from Hampton University, and ongoing doctoral studies at Regent University

Career progression included dean of students at George Washington Middle School (2016), assistant principal at Culpeper High School (2016), principal of Rappahannock County High School (2021), and principal of South Lakes High School since 2024

The House of Delegates formally commends Seward and directs the Clerk to prepare a resolution for presentation to him