PRINCIPAL
Kaitlyn Engelmeier-Foor
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Mrs. Engelmeier-Foor is in her 18th year at Porter Traditional School, including her time as a classroom teacher and assistant principal. She began her career teaching 7th and 8th grade Social Studies, until moving to a Teacher on Administrative Assignment in 2010.
Throughout her time at Porter, she has presented all over the United States on educational strategies and technology integration in the classroom. In 2018, Mrs. Engelmeier-Foor was named National Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year for the state of Virginia. She earned her master's degree in Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction from George Mason University, and a bachelor's degree in History, as well as in Secondary Education Social Studies from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.
Mrs. Engelmeier-Foor loves being a part of the Porter community, working with amazing students, families, and fellow educators.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Joe Wood
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Mr. Wood is beyond excited to get started as Porter’s new Assistant Principal. I have been part of the Prince William County School District for 14 years. I have served in various roles along with teaching, such as baseball coach, athletic director, and leadership roles within the county. In the last two years, I have served as Middle School Assistant Principal for Fred Lynn Middle School and Summer School Principal for Elementary schools.
These days I spend most of my personal time with my wonderful wife and my four-year-old son who just started t-ball. I will do everything I can to serve our community with respect, transparency, and effective communication while building relationships with all stakeholders.
DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL COUNSELING
Laura Meres
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This is Mrs. Meres was raised in Prince William County where she attended Signal Hill Elementary, Parkside Middle, and Osbourn Park High. After high school, she went on to graduate from George Mason University with a Bachelor's in Social Work and Psychology.
She always knew she had a passion to work with children and help individuals in any way possible. She decided to pursue a master's degree in School Counseling through Regent University and graduated this past May.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Arthur Lockamy
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This is Mr. Lockamy's first year at Porter Traditional. He is proud to be a Porter Patriot! Mr. Lockamy attended Marumsco Hills Elementary, Fred Lynn Middle, and Woodbridge Senior High School. Prior to becoming a School Counselor, Mr. Lockamy was Choral Director. Music has always been his first love. The theme is his class was, "I teach music as well as life!"
In his third year as a School Counselor, Mr. Lockamy continues to grow not only as a counselor but also as a human being. Mr. Lockamy's forte is creating autonomy in the classroom. He believes students are more dedicated to leaping over life's hurdles when they know that their voice is being heard.
FINANCIAL SPECIALIST
Julian Evans
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Mr. Evans is proudly committed to his second year as Bookkeeper at Porter Traditional School. He has served for 14 years with Prince William County Public Schools, starting as a Teacher Assistant for students with Autism & E.D. This is his fourth year as bookkeeper, and he assures the Porter Family that they can count on him.
He is a New Jersey native, growing up next to Manhattan, with a pleasant and colorful personality. When Mr. Evans Is not working he can often be found attending the movies, wrestling matches & concerts with his 2 sons Devin & Hunter.
Mr. Evans is gracious and proud to be a part of the Porter Traditional Family. "The staff here at Porter is very welcoming and kind, they brought me into their school and I couldn't be more appreciative."
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II
Michele Tluchowski
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Mrs. Michele Tluchowski has been in Porter's front office since our opening, in 2004. Prior to moving to Porter, she worked as the Secretary at Montclair Elementary. She graduated from Florida State University with a Marketing/Management degree. She traveled for 26 years with her husband, while he was a Navy Helicopter pilot. When she isn't working, Ms. Michele enjoys reading, golfing, binge watching Netflix, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Michael, have 2 daughters, Mallory (lives in south Florida) and Maddie (2nd grade teacher in Charlotte, NC), and a beautiful yellow lab named Murphy.
'Ms. Michele' loves working in the front office because she gets to interact with the students, parents, and the staff! "I love being a part of the Porter family; getting to see the students grow from tiny 1st graders to smart and independent 8th graders is such a treat!"
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I
Delan Nesbitt
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Mr. Nesbitt is a lover of all things creative and a pursuer of creativity. Many may know me as Mr. D as I am entering my ninth year working with children at AlphaBEST, however I am super excited to start my first year with PWCS here at Porter. I enjoy getting to meet new people and I love making music. I am looking forward to creating memorable experiences with everyone as I start this new path!
OFFICE ASSISTANT I
Brooke Barker
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Mrs. Barker loves reading, hiking, sewing, visiting new places and volunteering. Originally from the western U.S. (Washington and Utah), I graduated from Utah State University in communications and have called Virginia home for nearly 17 years.
I am fascinated with history and enjoy spending time volunteering with Mount Vernon in the archaeology lab and with the George Washington Teacher Institute in the summer. I’ve driven across the country seven times and have visited 47 states.
My kids keep my husband and I busy with sports, activities and school. I come from a big, blended family. My siblings and parents are among my best friends. We appreciate any opportunity to get together, but especially love trips to Yellowstone and Florida.