Administration

Jennifer Haggerty - Principal

Jennifer Haggerty

Dear Cedar Lane Elementary Families,

I am honored and excited to introduce myself as the new principal of Cedar Lane Elementary School! My name is Jennifer Haggerty, and I feel privileged to become part of this vibrant and dedicated school community. With 25 years in education, including my time here in Loudoun County Public Schools since 2006, I am eager to build meaningful relationships and continue the tradition of excellence here at Cedar Lane. I hold a Master’s of Teaching in Elementary and Special Education from the University of Virginia. Throughout my career, I have had the pleasure of working with students in a variety of settings—teaching 4th and 6th grade, as well as special education in cross-categorical classrooms. These experiences have reinforced my belief in the power of personalized learning and the importance of creating an inclusive, supportive environment for all students. Beyond my professional life, my husband Pete and  I are proud parents of three boys. Two of our sons have graduated from Virginia Tech, and our youngest is currently studying at James Madison University. As a parent, I understand the value of strong partnerships between families and schools, and I am committed to working together to ensure the success of every child at Cedar Lane. I am excited about the year ahead and look forward to getting to know you and your children. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time if you have questions, ideas, or simply want to connect. I truly believe that a strong school community is built on trust, communication, and collaboration, and I look forward to working with each of you to create the best possible learning experience for our students. Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your principal. Let’s make this an outstanding year together! Warm regards,  Jennifer Haggerty  Principal  Cedar Lane Elementary School 

Jonathan Krister Tracey

Assistant Principal 

Mr. Tracey joined Cedar Lane Elementary School as the Assistant Principal on March 1, 2014 and is excited to be welcoming students back to school for the start of the 2022-2023 school year.  This will be Mr. Tracey’s 18 year with Loudoun County Public Schools and his twenty-eigth year as an educator. He looks forward to working with the amazing Cedar Lane administration team, teachers and staff, and the supportive Cedar Lane families in creating outstanding educational experiences for all of the Cedar Lane students.

Mr. Tracey received his undergraduate degree in Studio Art from Bemidji State University.  He went on to receive a Master of Fine Arts degree in the Theory and Practice of Art from the University of Chicago.  After working as a professional artist for several years, he pursued graduate studies in art education at Towson University.  In 2013, Mr. Tracey received his Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from the American College of Education.

Mr. Tracey began his teaching career through the Artist-in-the Schools program in Alaska.  After receiving his teaching license, he taught in Frederick County, MD and Jefferson County, WV before becoming a teacher at Evergreen Mill ES in Leesburg.  Before coming to Cedar Lane, Mr. Tracey was afforded the opportunity to teach at a diversity of LCPS schools including Evergreen Mill ES, Hamilton ES, Banneker ES, Middleburg ES and Rosa Lee Carter ES. 

As he begins his ninth year as a member of the Cedar Lane community, Mr. Tracey will work to nurture and support the school’s rich and inclusive culture of excellence, and he will work closely with Mr. Marple, Ms. Pisani, and the teachers to develop new and creative educational practices that focus on fulfilling our mission to help all students  realize their greatest potential and to grow as engaged citizens of the 21st Century world. 

“Enthusiasm is everything. It must be taut and vibrating like a guitar string.” Pelé