Michael Astudillo

Principal, ES

Mr. Astudillo was born and raised in Northern Virginia where he attended Columbia ES as a student in the 1980’s, then attended Holmes MS, and graduated from Annandale HS in 1995. After completing his undergraduate work at Virginia Tech, his educational career began in FCPS in 2003 as a teacher at Chantilly High School. For nearly twenty years, he has served within Fairfax County as a teacher, coach, student government sponsor, mentor, assessment coach, testing coordinator, activities and athletics director, and assistant principal at both the elementary and high school levels. Personally, Mr. Astudillo enjoys spending time with his wife and three school-aged children. He is an avid sports fan, lover of performing and enjoying all types of music, and is a passionate Harley-Davidson motorcycle enthusiast.

Sarah Boudart

Assistant Principal, ES

Originally from Delaware, Ms. Boudart graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She began her teaching career in Maryland where she taught both 3^rd and 4^th grade. In 2015, she relocated to Northern Virginia and taught 5^th grade at Beech Tree Elementary School. While teaching, she earned a Master’s degree in Education Leadership from George Mason University. Most recently, Ms. Boudart has worked at Glasgow Middle School, first as a 6^th grade Language Arts teacher and then the 7^th grade Dean of Students. She is extremely excited to join the Columbia Elementary family as the Assistant Principal!

In her free time, Ms. Boudart enjoys reading, cooking, playing with her miniature schnauzer, Albert and spending time with her family and friends.