Derek Racino continues to be honored to serve as the principal of Sycolin Creek Elementary School.  Prior to this appointment, he served as the assistant principal at Sterling Elementary School.  He has also taught second and third grades at Ball’s Bluff Elementary, as well as special education in Rome, New York. 

Mr. Racino received his undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Cortland and his master’s degree in School Administration from Shenandoah University. 

He currently resides in Purcellville, Virginia with his wife, Eryne (Middle School Counselor), and two beautiful daughters, Madison (10th Grader) and Emily (8th Grader).