Meet the Administration
We are kind, caring, courageous Cardinals who SOAR by focusing on...
Safety,
Outstanding behavior,
Acting responsibly, and being
Respectful every day.
Together, we are SOARing to success!
We welcome the Piney Branch Cardinals to the 2026-2027 school year.
Principal Steve Thorne is in his 11th year as an administrator at Piney Branch, and his 6th as principal. He earned his M.Ed in Educational Leadership from George Mason University and his early childhood education degree from James Madison University. Additionally, he holds an endorsement in Gifted Education through University of Virginia. Prior to working as an administrator Mr. Thorne spent 13 years as a 2nd and 3rd grade teacher in Centreville, VA.
Assistant Principal Monica Sobers is in her 6th year as administrator at Piney Branch. She currently holds a Graduate certificate in Education Leadership from James Madison University, M. Ed in Curriculum and Instruction from Regent University, and Bachelor of Music Education from Old Dominion University. Prior to working as an administrator, Ms. Sobers spent 11 years as a music teacher in Alexandria and Montclair, VA. In the summers of 2023 and 2024, Ms. Sobers served as summer school principal for PWCS.
Assistant Principal Megan Howland is in her 1st year as an administrator at Piney Branch and was previously an administrator in Fauquier County for 4 years. She currently holds a Graduate certificate in Education Leadership from George Mason University, M. Ed in Literacy Education from S.U.N.Y. Cortland, and Bachelor of Elementary Education from S.U.N.Y. Cortland. Prior to working as an administrator, Mrs. Howland spent 18 years as an elementary teacher in grades 1, 2, 4, reading specialist K-5, 6th grade Language Arts teacher, and Literacy coach in both Prince William and Fauquier Counties.
Principal: Steve Thorne
Email: [email protected]
Phone:571-261-5300
Assistant Principal: Monica Sobers
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 571-261-5300
Assistant Principal: Megan Howland
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 571-261-5300