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 2023-2024 school year. It is our pleasure and privilege to serve the Piney Branch community as Principal and Assistant Principal. In 2022-2023, Piney Branch saw huge success in reading, mathematics, social-emotional growth and wellness, and community engagement. We look forward to expanding this work through this school year with priorities on increasing student achievement and overall pass advance in mathematics and reading rates for all students, including English learners and students with disabilities. We also strive to increase student satisfaction in school belong, wellness, and climate, as well continue to develop and grow collaboration and engagement with the parents and community to strengthen our educational partnerships. The kind, caring, courageous cardinals of Piney Branch will go harder, KINDER, faster, stronger this year! We work to support the PWCS Vision ‘25 in launching thriving futures.
Principal Steve Thorne is in his 8th year as an administrator at Piney Branch, and his 3rd 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 3rd year as administrator at Piney Branch. She earned her M.Ed in Education Leadership from James Madison University and her music education degree 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 summer of 2023, Ms. Sobers served as summer school principal for PWCS.
Principal: Steve Thorne
Email: [email protected]
Phone:571-261-5300
Assistant Principal: Monica Sobers
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 571-261-5300