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.

A native of Bombay, India, Mrs. Patel completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Bombay. She further pursued her studies at Seattle University in Seattle, Washington.  Mrs. Patel moved from Seattle to Norther Virginia 26 years ago and began her career in education at FCPS.  She spent nine years teaching 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd grade.  While teaching, she earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from George Mason University, after which she joined Columbia Elementary as assistant principal.

Mrs. Patel loves spending time with her friends and family. Every year she journeys back to India to visit  with family living in Bombay.  She enjoys reading, walking, travelling, and exploring new places and cultures.  

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