New principal chosen for Haydon Elementary in Manassas

The Manassas City School Board has appointed Amanda J. Wilder as principal at Haydon Elementary School.  Wilder will begin her new assignment on Aug. 20.

Wilder is an assistant principal at Grace Miller Elementary School in Fauquier County, a position she has held since 2006. Prior to her assignment at Grace Miller, Wilder was a special education teacher at C.D. Hylton High School in Prince William County.  She also has experience as a first grade teacher in both Prince William and Fairfax counties.

“Ms. Wilder is very enthusiastic and personable,” said Dr. Catherine Magouyrk, Superintendent of Schools.  “She brings a wealth of knowledge and strong leadership experience to Haydon, which has prepared her to serve as principal.”

Wilder is a 1991 graduate of the University of Washington where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She also holds a post-baccalaureate degree in early childhood education from James Madison University and a master’s degree in Special Education from George Mason University.  She earned her Administration and Supervision K-12 license from George Mason in 2006.  Wilder is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Education Policy and Leadership from George Mason.

Haydon is one of five elementary schools in the City of Manassas and has more than 650 students in Kindergarten through fourth grade.